Attachment 2 - Specs.pdf

MAHG23-1011

04 May 2023

PROJECT:

Replace Carpet BBEC

B6732

PROJECT NUMBER:

MAHG23-1011

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE

BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

Keesler AFB 508 L Street Keesler AFB, MS 39534

FA301023R0018

Attachment #2

MAHG231011

10 May 2023

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SECTION 09 65 00

RESILIENT AND LVT FLOORING

PART1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the Statement of Work (SOW).

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes luxury vinyl tile and plank flooring.

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-installation Conference:

1. Review methods and procedures related to luxury vinyl tile installation including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Review delivery, storage, and handling procedures.

b. Review ambient conditions and ventilation procedures.

c. Review subfloor preparation procedures.

d. Follow manufacturer's installation guidelines.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include manufacturer's written specifications and lab documents for any physical testing.

2. Include preparation instructions and installation recommendations for each type of substrate as specified in manufacturer's installation guidelines.

3. Adhesive specifications and documents.

4. Include storage, handling and maintenance requirements and recommendations.

B. Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer’s full range of available colors and patterns. Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

1. Luxury Vinyl planks and tile: Full-size Sample.

2. Exposed Edge, Transition, and Other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch long Samples.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

B. Product Test Reports: For tests performed by a qualified independent testing agency.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For vinyl planks to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1. Methods for maintaining vinyl tiles, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to vinyl tile.

1.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials, from the same product run, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

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1. Luxury Vinyl Tile: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 10.67 sq. yd.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Carpet manufacturer shall have no less than 5 years experience of producing luxury vinyl planks and shall have published product literature clearly indicating compliance with requirements of this section.

B. Installer Qualifications: An installer with a minimum of 5 years commercial vinyl floorings installation experience, and who is certified by the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready for installation.

B. Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Comply Temperature Requirements: Maintain materials and areas of work at temperatures between 70 degrees F and 90 degrees F for not less than 48 hours before, during and 48 hours after installation. Maintain a minimum temperature of 55 degrees F thereafter.

1.11 WARRANTY

LVT products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a specified period from date of invoice, provided such products are professionally installed and maintained in accordance with the instructions published by manufacturer. Provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a one year period.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 LUXURY VINYL TILE and/or PLANK

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements Mohawk “Large & Local” collection; Reforestation C0188; # 868 Yosemite or Equal.

B. Source Limitations:

1. Single Source Responsibility: Provide products that have components manufactured by a single source. Fiber and backing, as well as final carpet product, should be manufactured and warranted by same company.

2. Commitment to sustainability: Carpet/Tile manufacturer must practice environmental responsibility through programs of source reduction, recycling, reuse, and conservation.

C. Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

D. Thickness: 3.0 mm, may vary according to product selected.

E. Class: Class III printed film vinyl tile F. Nominal dimensions: may vary according to product selected.

G. Finish: To be chosen by Contracting Officer.

H. Slip Resistance ASTM D2047: ADA Compliant

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I. Interior Floor Finish: Class I J. Installation: Glue down.

K. Recommended adhesive by Mohawk or approved equal.

3.2 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

B. Trowelable Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining, premium grade pressure-sensitive type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed vinyl tile and is recommended by vinyl tile manufacturer for releasable installation such as Shaw 4100 or S150 or available equivalent where slab moisture does not exceed 85 percent per ASTM F 2170 or 5 lbs per ASTM F 1869. Where moisture exceeds 85 percent or 5 lbs but does not exceed 90 percent or 10 lbs, use Shaw 5900 or available equivalent.

1. Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to

40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

PART 4 EXECUTION

4.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following:

1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing moisture and pH tests as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Subfloor finishes comply with requirements specified in Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete" for slabs receiving carpet tile.

3. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

4. Lightweight concrete and gypcrete subfloors may require a primer such as Shaw 9050 or equivalent to reduce surface porosity.

5. Where previous surface treatments are unknown, or where other concerns exist as to the ability of the adhesive to bond to the substrate, a 24 hour bond test is recommended.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

D. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

4.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

C. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds that contain a cementitious base with a latex additive, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, holes and depressions 1/8 inch wide or wider and protrusions more than 1/32 inch unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by vinyl tile manufacturer.

E. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing vinyl tile.

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4.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, approved submittals, and in proper relationship with adjacent materials.

4.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Perform the following operations immediately after installing vinyl tile:

1. Remove excess adhesive, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by vinyl tile manufacturer.

C. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

D. When construction or move-in activities will continue where new carpet is installed, provide non-staining building material paper/plastic to protect vinyl planks.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 09 68 13

TILE CARPETING

PART1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the Statement of Work

(SOW).

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes modular, carpet tile.

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-installation Conference:

1. Review methods and procedures related to carpet tile installation including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Review delivery, storage, and handling procedures.

b. Review ambient conditions and ventilation procedures.

c. Review subfloor preparation procedures, to include concrete testing and remediation per material manufactures requirements, to be included in installation.

d. Follow manufacturer's modular carpet installation guidelines and/or Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), where applicable.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include manufacturer's written specifications and lab documents for any physical testing, to include any concrete substrate remediation requirement.

2. Include installation recommendations for each type of substrate as specified in carpet manufacturer's installation guidelines and/or Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), where applicable.

3. Include carpet maintenance recommendations as outlined by carpet manufacturer.

4. Carpet Manufacturer shall also submit a plan for recycling the specified carpet at the end of the useful life of the carpet.

B. Samples: For each of the following products and for each color and texture required.

Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample.

2. Exposed Edge, Transition, and Other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch long Samples.

C. Product Schedule: For carpet tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

B. Product Test Reports: For carpet tile, for tests performed by a qualified independent testing agency.

C. Substrate Test Reports: for material required Ph and moisture content in concrete.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For carpet tiles to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1. Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile.

1.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials, from the same product run, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 10.67 sq. yd.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor must comply with mandatory use Air Force Furnishings Commodity Council Tier 1 contracts manufacturers.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with carpet manufacturer's installation recommendations and the Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), where applicable.

1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Comply with carpet manufacturer's installation recommendations and the Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version) for temperature, humidity, and ventilation limitations.

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install carpet tiles until spaces are enclosed and weather-tight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

C. HVAC system should be operational and running prior to carpet installation and remain running after carpet installation.

D. Do not install carpet tiles over concrete slabs until slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to allow bond between adhesive and concrete. Concrete slabs should have moisture and have pH readings that are within the specified tolerance of the adhesive to be used.

Any required substrate remediation shall be included in installation.

E. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tiles, install carpet tiles before installing these items.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty for Carpet Tiles: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of carpet tile installation that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse.

2. If substrate remediation is performed, warranty shall be per material manufacturers guidelines.

3. Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent face fiber loss, edge raveling, dimensional instability, excess static discharge, loss of tuft bind strength, delamination, and where face fiber is 100 percent solution dyed, inability to remove acid based stains, lack of colorfastness to light, and lack of colorfastness to atmospheric contaminants.

4. Carpet and fiber must be manufactured and warrantied by same manufacturer.

5. Warranty Period: Lifetime Commercial Limited Warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANFACTURERS:

A. Carpet Tile/plank: Shall comply with mandatory use Air Force Furnishings Commodity Council carpet ordering. Carpet shall be acquired by a small business installer, dealer, or contractor using the following mandatory manufacturers holding Tier 1 contracts:

Approved manufacturers:

1. Bentley Mills:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0009 POC: Mindy Denver Office: 626-934-2461 Mobile: 859-536-7846 Email: mindy.dever@bentleymills.com

2. Engineered Floors:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0004 POC: Debra Ramsey

Phone: 800-241-4586 x88392 Email: contract.team@engineeredfloors.com

3. Interface Americas:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0005 POC: Jay Lanier Phone: 800-634-6032 / 336-749-1304 Email: james.lanier@interface.com Website: https://www.interface.com/US/en-US/homepage

4. Mannington:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0006 POC: Jody Steger Phone: 800-2412262 Email:

Website: www.manningtoncommercial.com

5. Milliken:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0008

POC: Tammy Drake Phone: 706-880-5727 Email: GovOrders@millican.com

6. Mohawk:

Contract: FA8003-23-C-0003 POC: Sergio Blanco

Phone: 800-554-6637 Email: contract_compliance@mohawkind.com, Strategic Account Code: 14459 mailto:contract.team@engineeredfloors.com https://www.interface.com/US/en-US/homepage http://www.manningtoncommercial.com/ mailto:contract_compliance@mohawkind.com

7. Tarkett:

Contract #: FA8003-23-C-0007 POC: Angie Micik Phone: 706-260-3094 Email: angie.micik@tarkett.com

B. Contractor to provide selections from the following Manufacturer’s pattern / style, or equal, for Base selection:

1. Contractor to choose one of the following: Bentley Mills: Geometric; Engineered Floors: Index; Interface Americas: Interface; Mannington: Automata/Style Rule 30; Millikin: Nordic Stories; Mohawk: Optic Reset/Shifted Focus #988 Undertone;

Tarkett: Tarkett/Geometric Collection 2 #11616. List Manufacturer, pattern and style (include manuf. Product numbers).

2. All selections must comply with the mandatory use Air Force Furnishings

Commodity Council Tier 1 contracts.

C. Color must be chosen by owner. Confirm pattern / style and color with Contracting Officer. Install per manufacturer recommendations and instructions. Provide attached cushion backing in compliance with NSF/ANSI 140 sustainability standards. Provide low VOC wet adhesive, moisture proof, thermoplastic hard or thermoset backing option with a maximum thickness no greater than 0.250” for modular carpet tile.

2.2 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

B. Trowelable Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining, premium grade pressure-sensitive type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation.

1. Adhesives shall have a VOC content of 50 g/L or less when calculated according to

40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Examine carpet tile for type, color, pattern, and potential defects prior to installation. See manufacturer's requirements for substrate conditions and ambient conditions and remediation requirements, to be included in the installation of material.

B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following:

1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing moisture and pH tests as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer and any remediation required shall be included in the installation.

2. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

3. Lightweight concrete and gypcrete subfloors may require a primer. Provide and install primer as recommended by the flooring manufacture to reduce surface porosity.

4. Where previous surface treatments are unknown, or where other concerns exist as to the ability of the adhesive to bond to the substrate, a 24 hour bond test is recommended.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. General: Comply with Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive carpet tile installation, to include any remediation required by manufacturer.

B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds that contain a cementitious base with a latex additive, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, holes and depressions 1/8 inch wide or wider and protrusions more than 1/32 inch unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), "Carpet Modules," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions, to include any required substrate remediation.

B. Installation Method: Glue down; install every tile with full-spread, releasable, pressure-sensitive adhesive or with a non-spreadable dry adhesive system, such as LokDots. Any non-spreadable adhesive system must adhere the carpet to the substrate.

C. Maintain dye lot integrity. Do not mix dye lots in same area unless the specific carpet tile style is manufactured as a merge-able dye lot product.

D. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

E. Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, non-staining marking device.

G. Install pattern parallel to walls and borders.

H. Roll the entire installation with a 75 lb roller once installation is completed.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile:

1. Remove excess adhesive, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface.

3. Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element.

B. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with Carpet & Rug Institute Installation Standard (the most recent version), "Protecting Indoor Installations."

C. When construction or move-in activities will continue where new carpet is installed, provide non-staining building material paper to protect carpet. Do not use plastic sheeting as it can trap moisture, and self-sticking plastic sheeting can transfer adhesive residue to carpet that will attract soil.

D. When heavy objects are moved over carpet within 24 hours of installation, use plywood over carpet to prevent buckling and wrinkling.

E. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

END OF SECTION