ATTACHMENT FIVE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR WORK CENTER EXTERIOR PAINTING .docx

Talladega District Office and Work Center Exterior Painting

Talladega Ranger District

NATIONAL FORESTS IN ALABAMA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vicinity Map …………………………………………………….……………. 10 Site Plan……………... ………………………………………………………. 11 District Office Exterior ………………………………………………………. 12 Work Center Exterior....………………………………………………………. 13

STATEMENT OF WORK

For

Talladega District Office and Work Center Exterior Painting

Talladega Ranger District

SCOPE OF WORK:

Talladega District Office and Work Center Exterior Painting: This project includes the pressure washing, surface preparation and painting of the exterior of the Talladega District Office and Work Center. Areas for preparation and painting on the district office include the wood siding, fascia, soffit, front porch, and the exterior door trim.

At the Work Center, the wood siding, concrete, window trim, exterior doors, and the roll up doors shall be prepared and painted as indicated on drawing.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The intent of these specification in not to provide all technical requirements, but instead to provide general job requirements such that all prospective bidders will be able to make proposals to the Government. This will also enable the Government to readily evaluate and compare proposals. It is expected the successful vender shall perform the job in accordance will all specification and applicable State and county laws and ordinances.

BACKGROUND:

The Talladega Ranger Districts is in the northeastern part of the State of Alabama in Talladega, Clay, and Cleburne Counties. The district office and work center are located at 1001 North Street Highway 21 North in Talladega, AL.

SCHEDULE OF WORK:

The duration of the project shall be 60 days calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

SAFTEY:

The Contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the COR for review 14 days prior to Notice to Proceed.

CONSTRUSTION SCHEDULE:

A proposed schedule of work for the project shall be submitted to the CO for approval 14 days prior to Notice to Proceed.

WORK RESTRICTIONS:

a. Contractor's Use of Premises:

1. Clean up work areas and return to a useable condition at the end of each work period.

2. Contractors shall maintain building entrances during operation hours.

3. Maintain protection for employees from falling debris during office hours.

4. Protect vegetation around buildings.

SECTION 09900

PAINTS AND COATINGS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Surface preparation.

B. Field application of paints, stains, varnishes, and other coatings.

C. See Schedule - Surfaces to be Finished, at end of Section.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. 40 CFR 59, Subpart D - National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; current edition.

B. ASTM D 16 - Standard Terminology for Paint, Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications; 2003.

C. ASTM D 4442 - Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials; 1992 (Reapproved 2003).

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Conform to ASTM D 16 for interpretation of terms used in this section B. VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds

1.04 SUBMITTALS

All submittal shall be submitted to the CO for approval 14 days prior to Notice to Proceed.

A. Product Data: Provide data on all finishing products, including VOC content.

B. Samples: Submit two paper chip samples, 12x12 inch in size illustrating colors available for the surface finishing product scheduled.

C. Certification: By manufacturer that all paints and coatings comply with VOC limits specified.

D. Manufacturer's Instructions: Indicate special surface preparation procedures.

E. Maintenance Data: Submit data on cleaning, touch-up, and repair of painted and coated surfaces.

A. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) B. Closeout submittals.

· Furnish 1 quart of each type and color of paint used.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

B. Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum 3-years’ experience.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver products to site in sealed and labeled containers; inspect to verify acceptability.

B. Container Label: Include manufacturer's name, type of paint, brand name, lot number, brand code, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup requirements, color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing.

C. Paint and Stains Materials: Store at minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C) and a maximum of 90 degrees F (32 degrees C), in ventilated area, and as required by manufacturer's instructions.

D. Keep fire hazard to a minimum; remove from the area daily all oily rags, waste, and other combustibles not in covered metal containers.

1.07 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not apply materials when surface and ambient temperatures are outside the temperature ranges required by the paint product manufacturer.

B. Do not apply exterior coatings during rain or snow, or when relative humidity is outside the humidity ranges required by the paint product manufacturer.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Paint and Finish Products.

a. Paint specified in this section is based on products manufactured by Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Other manufacturer's products may be used provided they are approved as equals. Provide primers and other undercoat paint produced by same manufacturer as finish coats. Paint products shall be fresh and well ground; shall not settle readily, cake, or thicken in the container; shall be broken up readily with paddle to a smooth consistency; and shall have easy application properties. Other materials such as linseed oil, turpentine, mineral spirits, miscellaneous thinners, varnish, and shellac shall be the highest quality of an approved manufacturer.

B. Filling Compounds.

a. Use only high quality, non-shrink materials that have been approved by COR.

C. Colors.

a. Match approved color samples.

2.02 MANUFACTURER

Finishes:

Manufacturer: Sherwin Williams., Cleveland, OH, Phone: 1800-474-3794, www.sherwin-williams.com.

2.03 PAINTS AND COATINGS - GENERAL

A. Coating: Ready mixed, except field-catalyzed coatings.

a. For good flow and brushing properties.

b. Capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags.

B. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content:

a. Provide coatings that comply with the most stringent requirements specified in the following:

1. 40 CFR 59, Subpart D--National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings.

b. Determination of VOC Content: Testing and calculation in accordance with 40 fCFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24), exclusive of colorants added to a tint base and water added at project site; or other method acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that surfaces are ready to receive work as instructed by the product manufacturer.

B. Examine surfaces scheduled to be finished prior to commencement of work. Report any condition that may potentially affect proper application.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Surface Appurtenances: Remove or mask electrical plates, hardware, light fixture trim, escutcheons, and fittings prior to preparing surfaces or finishing.

B. Exterior Surfaces: Correct defects and clean surfaces which affect work of this section. Surfaces must be clean of mildew, duct, dirt, oil, grease and any other foreign matter.

C. All previous cleaners must be neutralized.

D. Wood must contain moisture content of 12% or less.

E. Concrete must contain moisture content of 18% or less.

F. Cover and protect finished work and surfaces not to be painted. Use drop cloths of adequate size to protect adjacent areas.

G. Protect and or mask all plants and surfaces not to be sealed.

H. Patch all hole in exterior wood siding with appropriately sized wooden dowel rods.

I. Seal all knots or resinous areas with knot sealer and allow to dry at least 2 hours before priming. Allow plastic wood to dry before painting.

J. Concrete

a. Remove as much efflorescence as possible using a clean dry wire or stiff fiber brush. Remove oil and grease by solvent wiping or by steam or alkali cleaning. Scrub surfaces with 5 percent to 10 percent muriatic acid to remove efflorescence and laitance, to clean the surface, to remove any glaze, and to etch the surface. Wash the acid solution from the surface using clean water.

3.03 PAINT SYSTEMS - EXTERIOR

Wood Painting A. Schedule: General Painted Wood - Exterior:

Gloss:

1st coat: Super Paint Latex Flat, A84 Series.

2nd coat: Super Paint Latex Flat, A84 Series.

Concrete Painting A. Schedule: Concrete Flat:

1st coat: Super Paint Latex Flat, A80 Series.

2nd coat: Super Paint Latex Flat, A80 Series.

3.04 APPLICATION

A. Apply products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Inter-mix all containers of the same color to ensure color uniformity.

C. Apply with a brush, roller, or airless spray unit.

D. Apply one generous coat or two light coats with at least 45-minutes between coats.

E. Do not apply finishes to surfaces that are not dry. Allow applied coats to dry before next coat is applied.

F. Apply each coat to uniform appearance.

G. Finish all exposed exterior wood surfaces.

3.05 FINISHING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Cover unfinished louvers, grilles, covers, and access panels on mechanical and electrical components.

B. Reinstall electrical cover plates, hardware, light fixture trim, escutcheons, and fittings removed prior to finishing.

3.06 CLEANING

A. Collect waste material which may constitute a fire hazard, place in closed metal containers, and remove daily from site.

B. Contractor will be allowed use of onsite domestic water for pressure washing and clean up.

3.07 SCHEDULE - SURFACES TO BE FINISHED

A. Do Not Paint or Finish the Following Items:

1. Electrical, lighting, and plumbing fixtures.

2. Fire rating labels, equipment serial number and capacity labels.

3. HVAC units and screens

4. Existing rockwork.

5. Signs

6. Metal roofing

District Office Exterior Paint Finish Schedule

Porch Trim Door Trim SW7518-Beach House -Semi Gloss by Sherwin Williams

District Office Exterior Paint Finish Schedule

Note: Only paint roll up door indicated on drawing. Do not disturb other two roll up doors.

END OF SECTION 09900

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