Attachment 1 - Floor Covering SOW.pdf

FACILITY ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE IDIQ

ATTACHEMENT 1

FLOORCOVERING STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT NUMBER:

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

DECEMBER 6, 2019

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

FLOORCOVERING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

1. General Information

2. Floorcovering Tasks

3. Floorcovering Materials

4. Maintenance Management

5. Estimated Quantities

6. Applicable Publications

SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK.

1.1.1 Location. All work will be accomplished at Joint Base Charleston which includes but is not limited to Joint Base Charleston Air Base, North Charleston, SC, Joint Base Charleston Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC, North Axillary Air Field, North, SC, Short Stay Recreational Facility, Moncks Corner, SC.

1.1.2 The Work. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and off base storage as required to perform removal and replacement of all floorcovering materials for various facilities at Joint Base Charleston.

1.1.3 Period of Performance. Individual task order periods of performance will be negotiated between the Government and the contractor prior to the award of each task order. The contractor must start work no later than directed in the task order’s Notice to Proceed, and Maintain adequate forces and a work pace that meets the average capacity requirement.

1.1.4 Materials. The contractor shall provide all carpet, vinyl composition tile (VCT), epoxy floorcovering system, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), rubber flooring, rubber cove base, ceramic/porcelain/quarry tile, grout, grout sealers, floor patch, transition strips, wood base sealers and finishes, fastening hardware and all adhesives, seam sealer, seam sticks, seam tape, tack strips, and any other items used for the installation of each product.

1.1.5 Regulations. All work shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, specifications, commercial practices, manufacture specifications, and industry standards.

1.1.6 Type of Work. Work includes but is not limited to:

1.6.1 Lifting and moving. Lifting, moving, and relocating existing standard office furniture and/or systems furniture to facilitate the installation of the new materials.

1.6.2 Removal. Removal of existing flooring, base, treads, landings, risers, flooring trim.

1.6.3 Prep. Prep floor to acceptable industry standard as per new floorcovering requirements.

1.6.4 Install. Install new flooring, base, treads, landings, risers, stringers, flooring trim, sand and finish or replace broken wood base and all accessories according to the product list in Section 5 of this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.6.5 Complete. Upon completion, replacing the furniture to its original location, work area clean-up to include removal of all debris, cleaning and removal of all exposed adhesives, and vacuuming of carpeted areas to a clean condition with no visible debris.

SECTION 2

FLOORCOVERING TASKS

2.1 Floorcovering. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with CRI-2011 Carpet and Rug Institute Installation Standards, the Manufacturers Specifications, Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 07-4: Air Force Carpet Standard, and the Air Force Carpet Selection Handbook.

2.2.1 Occupied Areas. The work to be performed in this contract will include work in occupied facilities. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience. The contractor shall coordinate the entry and exit from any facility in which work is being accomplished. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining: approved barricades, roped barriers, signage, and fencing to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the jobsite for the duration of the work.

2.2.2 Work Inspection. The contractor shall check all work areas for any identifiable work within the scope of the contract. This includes but not limited to: moving furniture, removal of existing floorcovering and base molding, preparing substrate for installation of new floorcovering and/or base, installing any new material listed in this contract, replacement of furniture to its original location and final cleanup.

2.2.2.1 Once determined necessary, all coordination of moving of furniture and possible removal of existing floorcovering and/or wall base will be communicated and scheduled.

2.2.2.2 Out of Scope: Should the contractor receive a work request which requires work beyond the scope of this contract or is not clear on any aspect of the work to be accomplished, the contractor will then return the work request to the COR for clarification. In the event the work is deemed by the contracting officer to be within the scope of the contract, the contractor will then accomplish the work. Failure to identify any such problems to the contracting officer shall constitute acceptance of the work request as correct and shall eliminate the basis for a future claim.

2.2.3 Work Area Preparation. Prior to work beginning, the contractor will coordinate with the COR and the facility manager about specific areas to be worked in.

2.2.3.1 Furniture Moved by the Government. Any specific items to be moved by the government will be identified and scheduled to be moved prior to arrival of the contractor personnel.

2.2.3.2 Existing Floorcovering Removal by the Government. Any floorcovering to be removed by the government will be identified and scheduled to be removed prior to arrival of the contractor personnel.

2.2.3.3 Furniture Moved by the Contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of furniture required for floorcovering installation as determined by the COR. All furniture moved by the contractor shall be returned to its original location. Use pictures if necessary. The types of furniture will be defined as:

2.2.3.3.1 Light Furniture: Light furniture is defined as typical office furniture, including but not limited to, the following: desks, bookcases, cabinets, small tables, boxes, chairs, trash cans, etc.

2.2.3.3.2 Heavy Furniture: Heavy furniture is defined as including but not limited to the following: safes, pool tables, vending machines, refrigerators, auditorium seating, and conference tables.

2.2.3.3.3 System and Modular Furniture: The contractor shall disassemble, move, and reassemble System and Modular Furniture only to the extent necessary for the removal and reinstallation of floor covering(s).

2.2.4 Existing Material Removal and Disposal. Removal of existing material can include but is not limited to removal of: existing vinyl or wood base, carpet, VCT, LVT, floating floorcoverings, ceramics or step coverings as determined by each work request. The contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a local and state approved site located off Joint Base Charleston. Completed removal includes removal of any adhesives that is required to prepare the subfloor for new material installation. No sanding is allowed. This does not include floor prep/patch. Floorcovering removal is described but not limited to the following:

2.2.4.1 Glue-down Carpet. This includes all carpet that is installed with any type of adhesive whether modular or broadloom. Carpets utilizing the double glue method on pad are also included in this portion. Pad removal is considered part of carpet removal.

2.2.4.2 Stretched-in Carpet. This includes any carpet and pad that is installed via the method of stretching the carpet. Included in the removal at no additional cost to the government is the tack strip in the event that the new floorcovering doesn’t require its use.

2.2.4.3 Glue-down Resilient Floorcovering. This includes but is not limited to Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT), Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), Rubber Floor Tile (RFT), and any other resilient floorcovering using the glue-down method. The methods followed must be in accordance with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute’s Recommended Work Practices document rfci-rwp-final-oct2011.

2.2.4.4 Floating Floorcovering. This includes but is not be limited to any floating resilient, laminate or wood floorcovering and its pad used for installation.

2.2.4.5 Ceramic or Porcelain Floorcovering or Wall Tile. This includes any form of grouted tile made from ceramic, porcelain, marble or stone including any underlayment used for the previous installation.

2.2.4.6 Wall Base. This includes but is not limited to wood, vinyl and rubber base at all heights.

Removal shall include special care to not damage the exposed wall above the base. In the event damage does occur, the contractor shall repair the wall at no additional charge to the government.

2.2.5 Substrate Preparation. Any necessary preparation will be the responsibility of the contractor. Compliance with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations will be the responsibility of the contractor. Any unidentified repairs or preparations that are unforeseen will be the responsibility of the contractor. If the contractor states that the extensiveness of the needed preparation is outside the scope of the contract, necessary justification must be in writing and presented to the COR and CO. The CO will assess and determine if the work is within the scope of the contract or not. If the work is determined to be within the scope then the contractor will proceed with the work at no additional cost to the Government. If the work is determined to be outside the scope of the contract then the contractor must submit within 48 hours a written estimate covering all work outside the scope of the contract. Approval will then be at the discretion of the CO.

2.2.5.1 Substrate Penetration. Before installation, verify that concrete floors comply with requirements on moisture content as recommended by adhesive or floorcovering manufacturer's instructions. Floorcovering installation constitutes validation by the contractor that the substrate and conditions in the area meet all manufacturers’ requirements for satisfactory installation.

2.2.5.2 Surface Preparation. Subflooring shall be in a smooth, true, level plane, except where indicated as sloped in the associated work request. Repair holes, cracks, depressions, or rough areas using material recommended by the floorcovering or adhesive manufacturer. Grind ridges smooth and level with surrounding surface. Provide floor free of any foreign materials and ensure that the floor is “broom swept” clean. Before any work is begun, all defects such as rough or scaling concrete, low spots, high spots, and uneven surfaces shall have been corrected, and all damaged portions of concrete slabs shall have been repaired as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Comply with requirements for conditioning adhesives and minimum floor temperature before, during, and after installation, as recommended by the floorcovering and adhesive manufacturers' instructions. Floorcovering installation constitutes validation by the contractor that the substrate and conditions in the area meet all manufacturers’ requirements for satisfactory installation.

2.2.6 Installation of Products. The Contractor shall install all types of floorcovering products, accessories and trim in accordance with industry standards and specific manufacture recommendations. All necessary manufacture recommendations and regulations that will maintain the longest warranty for a specific material shall be followed.

2.2.6.1 Indoor Air Quality Installation Guidelines: When installing carpet with adhesives, the contractor shall always ventilate with fresh air (open doors and/or windows, use exhaust fans) during all phases of installation and for at least 72 hours thereafter. Low VOC adhesive and cushions (separate and attached) shall be used. The installer should follow the installation guidelines outlined in CRI 104 published by the Carpet and Rug Institute. In addition, the contractor shall vacuum old carpet before removal in order to minimize the amount of dust particles during renovation projects. The contractor shall also vacuum the floor after the old carpet and cushion have been removed.

2.2.6.2 Installation of Adhesives: Always use manufacture instructions for the specific adhesive used for each product. Do not allow smoking, open flames or other sources of ignition in areas where solvent-containing adhesives are being used or spread after posting signs reading “NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME.” NOTE – All federal facilities are NON-SMOKING.

2.2.6.3 Installation of Commercial Carpet, Broadloom and Tile: Carpet/Carpet Tile for commercial applications shall be installed using the standard for commercial carpet (CRI – 104).

Install carpet wall-to-wall in rooms and areas indicated on the work request. Include all material indicated, specified, or necessary for a completely finished installation by the installation method specified. Installed carpet must be even, uniform, and secure. Match patterned goods according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Fit cutouts such as doorjambs, columns and ducts with no visible gaps.

2.2.6.3.1 Broadloom. Run side seams toward the light where practical and where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Install breadths parallel with carpet pile in the same direction. Locate carpet seams at doorways parallel to and centered directly under doors. Do not seam at doorways perpendicular to door or at pivot points. Follow the wall line parallel to the carpet direction for seams at corridor changes of direction.

2.2.6.3.2 Carpet Tiles. Apply in patterns indicated by product manufacturer. Start in center of room or area and work toward edges. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated on the work request form. Vary width of edge tiles as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in field, but no edge tile shall be less than one-half full size, except where irregular-shapes make it impossible.

2.2.6.4 Installation of Carpet Pad. Carpet padding for commercial applications shall be installed using the double glue or double stick down method and the standard for commercial carpet (CRI – 104).

2.2.6.5 Installation of Ceramic Tile: All tile, grout, adhesives, sealers, spacers, underlayment, transition strips, and required fastening devices will be in accordance with industry standards and The Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation (HCTI) by the Tile Council of America, Inc.

(TCI), including the listed specifications by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Ceramic and porcelain edges will always be edged with a bull nose border piece when installed on the wall. Grout sealer shall be applied to all grout joints according to manufacturer’s specifications.

2.2.6.6 Installation of VCT and LVT: Resilient tile flooring shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Installation Practices document RFCI IP #2. Tile lines and joints shall be kept square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Edge width shall vary as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in the field, but no edge tile shall be less than one-half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible. Flooring shall be cut to, and fitted around, all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Edge tile shall be cut, fitted, and scribed to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied. For VCT a minimum three (3) coats of sealed finish shall be part of the installation and the job will not be considered complete until this is applied.

2.2.6.7 Installation of floating LVT: All floating LVT must be installed as per manufacturer specifications. All necessary gaps and edging must be installed according to manufacturer’s installation instructions. The need for moisture barrier and pad will be determined individually for each work request.

2.2.6.8 Installation of Rolled Resilient Vinyl Tile with Backing: Installation of sheet vinyl and pre-install prep will be in accordance with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute Installation Practices document RFCI IP #1.

2.2.6.9 Installation of Rubber/Vinyl Wall Base: Surfaces on which new cove base is to be applied shall be patched and free of all foreign materials. Wall base shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. Base joints shall be tight and base shall be even with adjacent resilient flooring. Voids along the top edge of base at masonry walls shall be filled with caulk. Where wall base is used in conjunction with vinyl wallcovering cut vinyl wallcovering off below top of base. Ensure proper alignment and avoid excess adhesive in corners. The contractor shall not use straight lengths of cove base that are bent, folded, tucked or creased around corners. The cove must be uniform and smooth after installation to be accepted as complete.

2.2.6.10 Installation of Wood Wall Base: There may be buildings or rooms with wooden base boards that may have to be removed prior to installation of new floor coverings. Wooden base boards shall remain and be re-installed unless otherwise stated in the work request. Care shall be taken when removing and reinstalling wooden base boards as not to split or break the wood. If base boards are damaged during removal or installation of flooring materials, the contractor will be required to replace any or all of the damaged materials at no additional expense to the government. As determined by the COR the contractor may install quarter round molding as opposed to removing the existing wood base. All wood molding must be painted to match with all cracks and holes caulked.

2.2.6.11 Installation of Feature Strips: Edge strips shall be secured with adhesive or fasteners as recommended by the manufacturer. Edge strips shall be provided at locations where flooring termination is higher than the adjacent finished flooring. At doors, place edge strip under door centerline.

2.2.6.12 Installation of Stair Treads and Risers: All stair treads must include a 2 inch safety strip that meets the ADA regulations for the visually impaired. Stair treads and risers shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer’s written installation instructions.

Treads and risers shall cover the full width of the stairs. Stairs wider than manufacturer’s standard lengths shall have equal length pieces butted together to cover the treads.

2.2.6.13 Installation of Epoxy Flooring Systems: All epoxy floorcovering systems must be installed as per manufacturer’s recommendations. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring project conditions, preparation procedures, application, curing, protection, cleaning and tolerance levels. No variations from the recommendations will be allowed without written explanation from the manufacturer due to special site situations.

2.2.7. Work Area Cleanup. The work area shall be left as clean as or cleaner than it was upon contractor personnel arrival. Prior to acceptance by the government, the contractor shall thoroughly clean the installation area including flooring, base, walls, stairs, landings and the surrounding area.

2.2.7.1 Carpet Clean-Up. Immediately following carpet and wall base installation, all carpet must be free of scraps, clippings and debris from trimmings. Floor must be vacuumed thoroughly before furniture replacement. Clean cove base of all foreign materials.

2.2.7.2 Hard Surface Clean-Up. Clean all new surfaces according to manufacturer’s recommendation. Follow flooring manufacturer's instructions for final finish to vinyl flooring, pre-waxed flooring, flooring designated as no-wax and translucent or transparent-surfaced sheet vinyl flooring after installation.

2.2.7.3 Contractor Protection and Repairs Pre Acceptance. From the time of installation until acceptance, flooring shall be protected from damage as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Flooring which becomes damaged, loose, broken, or curled and cove base which is not tight to backing fillet shall be removed and replaced at the contractor’s expense.

SECTION 3

FLOORCOVERING MATERIALS

3.1 Floorcovering Materials. The Contractor shall supply all necessary materials to complete each work request. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with CRI-2011 Carpet and Rug Institute Installation Standards, the Manufacturers Specifications, Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 07-4: Air Force Carpet Standard, and the Air Force Carpet Selection Handbook and any Air Force document governing the type, style and color. After contract award, contractor will supply the COR with samples and product literature of all products specified in this statement of work. The following information is required:

A. Description of product to be provided including technical data showing compliance with specifications.

B. Application and installation instructions for each product including proposed deviations from specifications.

3.1.1 Carpet. Contactor shall provide carpet from USAF Carpet Program. For AF Carpet Ordering Process see (Attachment 5 USAF Carpet Program Ordering Guide.) The Carpet Program is covered under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 314110 - Carpet and Rug Mills. The Product Service Code (PSC) for the Carpet Program is 7220

– Floor Coverings. Carpet shall be first quality; and free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, and other physical and manufacturing defects. Use nontoxic carpet materials and treatments, reasonably non- allergenic, and free of other recognized health hazards. All carpet must comply with applicable health and safety codes, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

Carpet shall bear the CRI Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Label. Carpet type bearing the label will indicate that carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI Green Label Requirements for IAQ Test Criteria.

A. Carpet backing minimum recycled content of 60%.

B. Nylon fibers, minimum recycled content of 15% of the nylon face fibers.

C. Fibers shall be continuous filament nylon 6.6 or nylon 6.

D. Carpet fibers must be solution-dyed or bleach resistant.

E. Carpet must have a soft non-abrasive surface texture. Loop pile is preferred.

3.1.2 Ceramic and Porcelain Tile. All flooring shall be Class IV-Heavy Traffic or Class IV Plus-Extra Heavy Traffic as rated by the manufacturer when tested in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C 1027 and ASTM C 1028.

3.1.3 Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT). Vinyl-composition tile shall conform to ASTM F 1066, and shall be 12 inches square and 1/8 inch thick. Tile shall have the color and pattern uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile. Flooring in any one continuous area shall be from the same lot and shall have the same shade and pattern. Use solvent free, pressure sensitive VCT adhesive for installation of tile above, on or below grade concrete in the absence of excessive moisture and alkalinity. Manufacturer recommendations always supersede any contract recommendations.

3.1.4 Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). Luxury Vinyl Tile shall have a minimum 20 mil wear layer and conform to ASTM F 1700. Plank flooring is the preferred shape with wood grain textures.

Flooring in any one continuous area shall be from the same lot and shall have the same shade and pattern.

3.1.5 Floating Luxury Vinyl Tile (FLVT). Floating Luxury Vinyl Tile must have a minimum 20 mil wear layer and must have the backing type that is moisture proof and will not deform or delaminate upon flooding.

3.1.6 Sheet Vinyl with Backing. Must conform to ASTM F 1303 and will be similar to Armstrong Rejuvenations Stonerun or Abode.

3.1.7 Rubber Wall Base. Rubber products shall conform to ASTM F 1344. Base shall be rubber in continuous rolls coved style. Base shall be 4 or 6 inches high and a minimum 1/8 inch thick. Color and height shall be selected by government from manufacturer’s standards.

Preformed outside corners shall match the straight length and be furnished when specified. Use flexible base to conform to irregularities in walls, partitions, and floors. Adhesive for wall base shall be as per manufacturer recommendations.

3.1.8 Wood Base Boards. The only wood base boards authorized on this contract as a pre-priced line item is the quarter round that may be used at the discretion of the COR.

3.1.9 Edge Molding / Feature and Transition Strips. Most edge molding, feature and transition strips will be rubber and will match the flooring. Vertical height will be limited to ¼” higher than the finished floorcovering. Maximum exposed width shall be 1-1/4” wide. Some transition strips will be metal or wood. Determination of the specific type of transition will be determined by the COR and the contractor during the site visit.

3.2.0 Treads and Risers. All stair treads must include a 2 inch safety strip that meets the ADA regulations for the visually impaired. Treads, risers, and stringers shall conform to composition rubber compounded from a mixture of synthetic and reclaimed rubber. Overall thickness at treads shall be not less than 1/8 inch. Durometer hardness shall be 90 plus or minus 5, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240.

Treads are to have 80 percent of back and nose sanded by manufacturer to assure good adhesion. Always provide manufacturer's epoxy filler to completely fill gap between stairs and tread nose for all treads.

Design shall be either a one piece nosing/tread/riser or a one piece nosing/tread with a separate matching coved riser. Installation shall include stringer angles on both the wall and banister sides, and landing trim.

Surfaces of treads shall be raised, non-slip, studs, diamond, rectangle or ribbed pattern to be determined by the COR.

3.2.1 Epoxy Flooring Systems. Must conform to ASTM C722, Type A, Epoxy resin and quartz aggregate. Physical properties of this flooring system must meet or exceed that of DESCO flooring. Primer, coloring, sealer, and finish coats are completed according to manufacture of flooring system.

3.2.2 Base Cap Strip. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063-T6. Shape for 5 mm (3/16 inch) depth of base material, "J" configuration. Finish: Finish exposed surfaces in accordance with National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) Metal Finishes Manual; Aluminum: NAAMM Amp 501. Clear anodic coating, AA-C22A41 chemically etched medium matte, with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker. Colored anodic coating, chemically etched medium matte with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.

3.3.13 ADDITIONAL FLOORING REQUIREMENTS.

3.3.13.1 ADA Requirements. If carpet is used as a floor, then it shall be securely attached;

have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum thickness shall be 1/2 in. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge.

3.3.13.2 Adhesives. Adhesive for floorcovering shall be that which is recommended by the manufacturer. All adhesive shall be waterproof, non-flammable, solvent free and contain no alcohol or other hazardous materials. Low emitting volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives should be used to provide for improved indoor air quality.

3.3.13.3 Environmental Requirements. Areas to receive resilient flooring shall be maintained at a temperature above 70 degrees F and below 100 degrees F for 2 days before application, during application and 2 days after application. A minimum temperature of 55 degrees F shall be maintained thereafter. Provide adequate ventilation to remove moisture from area and to comply with regulations limiting concentrations of hazardous vapors.

3.3.13.4 Fire Resistance Requirements. Flooring in corridors and exits shall have a minimum average critical radiant flux of 0.22 watts per square centimeter when tested in accordance with ASTM E 648. The smoke density rating shall be less than 450 when tested in accordance with

ASTM E 662.

3.3.13.5 Manufacturer's Color and Texture. Flooring in continuous area or replacement of damaged flooring in continuous area shall be from same production run with same shade and pattern.

3.3.13.6 Polish/Finish. Polish shall conform to ASTM D 4078. Use flooring manufacturer's standard high-solids finish for shine without buffing; non-flammable; compatible with factory-applied finish; may be buffed or burnished for maximum gloss.

3.3.13.7 Sealant. Any floorcovering that requires sealant is the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the government. All additional costs should be included in the product pricing. Tile surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's approved cleaning instructions. Acid shall not be used for cleaning glazed tile. Floor tile with resinous grout or with factory mixed grout shall be cleaned in accordance with instructions of the grout manufacturer. After the grout has set, all surfaces shall be given a protective coat of grout sealer or other approved method of protection. VCT surfaces shall be coated with no less than three coats of sealer.

3.3.13.8 Substitutions. The contractor shall provide products that match "as close as possible” to the products listed above. "Close as possible" shall be determined by the COR and includes but is not limited to, color, pattern, and the additional requirements in Section 5 & 6 of this specification. Do not assume that the product submitted will be approved. Costs for materials that are purchased prior to approval will not be compensated upon disapproval.

3.3.13.9 Underlayment. Underlayment shall be used as recommended by floorcovering manufacturer.

3.3.13.10 Warranty. Contractor is responsible for providing a one (1) year warranty on all workmanship from the completion date. Manufacture warranties will be given with the submittals of the products.

3.4 Hazardous Materials Restrictions. Absolutely no hazard materials shall be brought onto Joint Base Charleston until that material is registered with Bio Environmental Engineers, Safety and Environmental per the Joint Base Charleston Hazardous Materials Management System in the Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System (EESOH-MIS). This requirement shall apply for all hazard materials that the contractor intends to bring onto government property for any/all processes or applications. The contractor shall submit a complete hazardous material inventory list including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and any other supporting documentation for each hazard material used prior to contract start or introduction of that material to Joint Base Charleston. The hazard materials inventory shall include the contract number, delivery period, and a contractor point of contact for hazardous materials matters. All excess material and empty containers are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be removed accordingly before the end of each work request.

3.5 Flammable Materials Storage. Material approved for use that is classified as “Flammable” will not be stored on Joint Base Charleston. No Flammable Materials locker will be provided. Only day use of an approved material is accepted.

3.6 Asbestos Testing. All asbestos sampling and testing must be completed in accordance with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations and guidelines. Sampling and testing must be accomplished by a trained and accredited asbestos professional (the Inspector).

Current certification documents of all accredited personnel shall be on file with the COR before any sampling will be allowed. The Inspector hired to accomplish sampling, testing, reporting and suggested removal procedures shall not be connected with the asbestos professional that does the actual repair or removal of materials. When testing is required, each test will include a complete visual examination and the careful collection and laboratory analysis of samples. If asbestos is present, the Inspector shall provide a written evaluation describing its location and level of contamination and give recommendations for removal. After the work is complete, the Inspector shall perform air monitoring to make sure there is no increase of asbestos fibers in the air which may be necessary to assure that the contractor's job was done properly.

3.7 Asbestos Removal. All asbestos removal must be completed in accordance with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations and guidelines. In the event asbestos removal is necessary, a certified removal team provided by the contractor shall perform all removal. Before work begins, a written statement of work specifying the work plan, cleanup, and the applicable federal, state, and local regulations which the contractor must follow (such as notification requirements, removal, handling and disposal procedures) will be presented and accepted by Bio Environmental Engineers, Safety and Environmental. The following procedures must be followed:

• Ensure the work site is clearly marked as a hazard area. Do not allow unprotected personnel into the area until work is completed.

• Seal the work area from the rest of the facility using plastic sheeting and duct tape, and turn off the heating and air conditioning system.

• Apply a wetting agent to the asbestos material with a hand sprayer that creates a fine mist before removal. Wet fibers do not float in the air as easily as dry fibers and will be easier to clean up.

• Do not break removed material into small pieces. This could release asbestos fibers into the air.

• Avoid spreading or tracking asbestos dust into other areas of the facility.

• Upon completion, clean the entire area thoroughly with wet mops, wet rags, sponges, or HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) vacuum cleaners. A regular vacuum cleaner should never be used.

• Dispose of all materials, disposable equipment and clothing used on the job in sealed, leak-proof, and labeled heavy-duty plastic bags. The work site should be visually free of dust and debris.

After the work is complete, the Inspector shall perform air monitoring to make sure there is no increase of asbestos fibers in the air which may be necessary to assure that the contractor's job was done properly.

SECTION 4

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

4.1 Maintenance Management. The contractor shall provide the services of maintenance management as described below:

4.1.1 Receipt of Work Requests. The contractor shall have a single point of contact (POC) with one alternate for receiving all work requests via email during the duty hours stated in Section 1, paragraph 1.4.1. Routine work requests will be passed to the contractor by the COR.

Contractor POC shall check his inbox twice a day.

4.1.2 The Work Request System. The JBC Floorcovering work request form provided by the COR to the contractor shall, at a minimum, indicate the number of the work order, date of the request, work description, facility number, date work required to be completed, the required line items, estimated quantities needed, dollar amounts and the point of contact on the jobsite. Refer to Technical Exhibit 1 for an example. The contractor shall maintain and update daily an active work request file arranged in work order number sequence to control and provide audit data. The process for each work order will proceed as follows:

4.1.2.1 As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the COR will notify the contractor of an existing requirement and provide the contractor with the Work Request Form.

4.1.2.2 Upon receipt of the Work Request Form, the contractor shall respond to the needs of the Government within three (3) business days by visiting the proposed work site in the company of the COR or authorized representative for purposes of conducting a scope validation site visit and conference during which the following will be discussed and established.

A. Work description B. Facility layout C. Required line items D. Quantities E. Timeline for work accomplishment

4.1.2.3 The contractor shall be required to examine drawings, review SOW, and visit the work site. In the absence of drawings, the contractor will be provided a detailed description of the proposed work and must perform measurements in the field to determine the quantities of each pricing schedule item necessary to complete the work as described.

4.1.2.4 Any difference between the contractor’s measured quantities and the COR measured quantities will be discussed and agreed upon at the site visit. Once an agreement has been reached, a completed work request form containing the proper quantities of the contract pre-priced line items and the delivery time will be issued to the contractor. No changes to the agreed quantities will be made, and no additional pre-priced line items will be added unless differing site conditions are encountered and the drawings and/or description of the work are modified by the COR. The contractor is responsible for notifying the COR immediately upon encountering a differing site condition(s).

4.1.3 Rescheduling. Work requests may be reassigned from one week or one month to the following week or month for the convenience of and at no additional cost to the government.

4.1.4 Work Status. The contractor shall provide information on the status of any work request when required by the CO/COR. Contractor shall notify COR where he is working daily.

4.1.5 Timeliness of Work Completion. Jobs with specified completion dates shall be completed by the date indicated. Where job completion dates are not specified, work shall be completed as shown below. Any exceptions must be coordinated by the COR and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Emergency - Complete as soon as possible Urgent - Complete within 5 workdays Routine - Complete within 30 calendar days of receipt.

4.1.6 Completion. The COR and contractor will certify that the required work was satisfactorily accomplished by signing and dating the completed work request form in the space provided.

4.1.7 Building and Fixture Protection. The contractor shall take all necessary actions and precautions to protect the building and fixtures from damage during execution of all associated work. If the building or any portion thereof is damaged due to the contractor's operations or negligence, the contractor shall replace or repair such to its condition prior to the start of the project, at no additional cost to the government.

4.2 TASK ORDER PROCESS.

• Need is identified (Many sources verified by COR)

• Government Estimate of QTY is produced (COR)

• Contractor submits QTY Estimate (Contractor)

• Form 9 is routed (COR Initiated when funds are available)

• Task Order is issued (CO/CA)

• Contractor completes work (Contractor)

• Contractor is paid (CO/CA)

• TO is complete (CO/CO)

SECTION 5

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES PER YEAR

PERFORM FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION/INLCUDES MATERIAL PURCHASE & ANY NEEDED ADHESIVES

Description:

EST/QTY

PER YEAR UNIT

Carpet selected via AF Contract (INCLUDING ADHESIVE) 8900 SY

INSTALLATION OF ANY CARPET REGARDLESS OF SUPPLIER 8900 SY

Sheet Vinyl With Backing INSTALLED 320 SY

Vinyl Tile Composition INSTALLED 750 SF

Luxury Vinyl Tile INSTALLED 7500 SF

Rubber Flooring 1'x1' up to 1Meter X 1Meter INSTALLED 1200 SF

Floating LVT with underlayment INSTALLED 1500 SF

Ceramic Tile 12x12 or 6x6 INSTALLED 200 SF

Ceramic Tile Bull Nose INSTALLED 20 LF

Carpet Padding INSTALLED 850 SY

Epoxy Poured Floor INSTALLED 3200 SF

Epoxy Poured 4" OR 6" Wall Base INSTALLED 2750 LF

PERFORM INSTALL OF FLOOR COVERING ACCESSORIES/INLCUDES MATERIAL PURCHASE & ANY NEEDED ADHESIVES

Description

EST/QTY

PER YEAR UNIT

Wall Base (Rubber, Vinyl) 4" INSTALLED 11000 LF

Wall Base (Rubber, Vinyl) 6" INSTALLED 3200 LF

Wall Base (Painted quarter round) and Finish INSTALLED 350 LF

Vinyl Transition INSTALLED 420 LF

Metal Transition INSTALLED 120 LF

Floating Floor Transition INSTALLED 33 LF

Door Threshold INSTALLED 1 EA

Rubber Stair Treads/and Risers INSTALLED 450 LF

Floor Prep/Patch/Level/Sand COMPLETED TO MFG ACCEPTED LEVEL 18000 SF

OTHER FLOOR REQUIERMENTS

EST/QTY

PER YEAR UNIT

Modify/Cut Wood Doors 15 EA

Carpet on Steps INSTALLED 120 LF

Carpet as Base INSTALLED 300 LF

Asbestos Test (one product sample) 20 EA

Asbestos Test (additional sample) 200 EA

Asbestos Removal up to 500 SF 1 EA

Asbestos Removal 501-1000 SF 1 EA

Asbestos Removal 1001 - 2000 SF 3 EA

Clearance Testing 2 EA

PERFORM FURNITURE MOVING

EST/QTY

PER YEAR UNIT

Light Furniture 7250 SY

Heavy Furniture 300 EA

Systems Furniture 190 EA

REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF MATERIALS

EST/QTY

PER YEAR UNIT

Glue-Down Carpet 4200 SY

Stretched-In Carpet 950 SY

Glue-down Resilient Floorcovering 320 SY

Floating Floorcovering 250 SY

Ceramic or Porcelain Floorcovering 650 SF

Wall Base any type up to 6" 1500 SF

Stair Treads/Riser 350 LF

SECTION 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1. Publications and Industry Standards. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. The contractor is required by this contract to ensure the following material and installation specifications are followed.

6.1.1. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

A. AATCC 16 (1993) Colorfastness to Light B. AATCC 107 (1997) Colorfastness to Water C. AATCC 129 (1996) Colorfastness to Ozone D. AATCC 134 (1996; R 1996) Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets E. AATCC 165 (1993) Colorfastness to Crocking

6.1.2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

A. ANSI A108.1A (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar B. ANSI A108.1B (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex Portland Cement Mortar C. ANSI A108.4 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive D. ANSI A108.5 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar E. ANSI A108.6 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and Grouting Epoxy F. ANSI A108.7 (1992) Electrically Conductive Ceramic Tile Installed with Conductive Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar G. ANSI A108.8 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar and Grout H. ANSI A108.10 (1992) Installation of Grout in Tile work I. ANSI A118.1 (1992) Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar J. ANSI A118.2 (1992) Conductive Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar K. ANSI A118.3 (1992) Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive L. ANSI A118.4 (1992) Latex-Portland Cement Mortar M. ANSI A118.5 (1992) Chemical Resistant Furan Mortars and Grouts for Tile N. ANSI A118.9 (1992) Test Methods and Specifications for Cementitious Backer

Units O. ANSI A136.1 (1992) Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile P. ANSI A137.1 (1988) Ceramic Tile

6.1.3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A. ASTM A 185 (1997) Steel Welded Wire Fabric, Plain, for Reinforcement B. ASTM C 33 (1999ael) Concrete Aggregates C. ASTM C 144 (1999) Aggregate for Masonry Mortar D. ASTM C 150 (1999a) Portland Cement E. ASTM C 206 (1984; R 1997) Finishing Hydrated Lime F. ASTM C 207 (1991; R 1997) Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

G. ASTM C 241 (1997) Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic H. ASTM C 373 (1988; R 1994) Water Absorption, Bulk Density, Apparent Porosity, and Apparent Specific Gravity of Fired White ware Products I. ASTM C 482 (1981; R 1996) Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland cement.

J. ASTM C 501 (1984; R 1996) Relative Resistance to Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser K. ASTM C 648 (1998) Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile L. ASTM C 847 (1995) Metal Lath

M. ASTM C 1026 (1987; R 1996) Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Freeze- Thaw Cycling

N. ASTM C 1027 (1999) Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile

O. ASTM C 1028 (1996) Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method

P. ASTM C 1178/C 1178M (1999) Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel Q. ASTM D 418 Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction R. ASTM D 1335 (1967; R 1972) Tuft Bind of Pile Floor Coverings S. ASTM D 1423 (1998) Twist in Yarns by the Direct-Counting Method T. ASTM D 1667 (1997) Flexible Cellular Materials-Vinyl Chloride Polymers and

Copolymers (Closed-Cell Foam) U. ASTM D 2257 (1996) Extractable Matter in Textiles V. ASTM E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials W. ASTM E 648 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source X. ASTM E 662 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke

Generated by Solid Materials Y. ASTM F 446 (1985; R 1993) Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in Bathing Z. ASTM F 1066 Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile

AA. ASTM F 1303 Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing BB. ASTM F 1344 Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile CC. ASTM F 1861 Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base

6.1.4. Federal Specifications

A. FS L-F-475 - Floor Covering Vinyl, Surface (Tile and Roll), with Backing.

B. FS RR-T-650 - Treads, Metallic and Nonmetallic, Skid Resistant.

6.1.5. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

A. 104, Standard for Installation of Commercial Carpet B. Carpet shall bear CRI "Green Label"

6.1.6. Public law 101-333, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A. 36 CFR Part 1911 Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

6.1.7. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

A. 16 FR 1630 Surface Flammability of Carpet and Rugs

6.1.8. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

A. NFPA (1996) Health Care Facilities B. NFPA 101 (1997) Life Safety Code

6.1.9. Marble Institutes of America (MIA)

A. MIA Design Manual (1991) Design Manual IV Dimensional Stone

6.1.10. Tile Council of America (TCA)

A. TCA Handbook (2015) Handbook for Tile Installation

6.1.11. Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)

A. RFCI IP #1 Recommended Installation Practice for Homogeneous Sheet Flooring, Fully-Adhered

B. RFCI IP#2 Recommended Installation Practice for Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)

Floorcovering Work Order WO Number Facility # Street Address CEOES received Date

Name of Requester Phone # Contractor Notification Date

Description of Work:

Projected Completion Type of Service Color Desidnations Emergency CLIN Color # CLIN Color # CLIN Color #

Urgent Routine

Style or Color Remarks:

Projected Completion Date Work Authorization Signatures:

CO/COR Contractor

CLIN Qty Estimate Price Each Price CLIN QTY Estimate Price Each Price

Notes TOTAL ESTIMATE

DATE COMPLETED Contractors Signature COR Signature