B08 Attachment 0002 Carpet Replacement at the Historic Province Lands Visitor Center SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Carpet Replacement at the Historic Province Lands Visitor Center

CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE

171 Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA

September 29, 2020

Background This project represents scheduled deferred maintenance as part of a comprehensive program to prolong the life of the Province Lands Visitor Center & prevent growth of deferred maintenance. The building’s position on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the impacts of wind, sand and salt spray and visitation from hundreds of thousands of visitors annually have led to the need to implement this project.

Historic Nature of Work Site The contractor shall note the historical significance of the building within which the work will be performed. Because of the historic nature of this site, certain aspects of the work of this Contract may not be carried out with materials and/or methods commonplace in the modern construction industry. It shall be incumbent upon the contractor to furnish staff who can execute first-class workmanship in the materials and methods specified, and who will take any necessary precautions to protect the elements of this historic building not scheduled to receive work.

Scope This project is for the replacement of approximately 2650 square feet of wall-to-wall carpeting in the first floor area corridor and auditorium of the Province Lands Visitor Center.

The contractor shall minimize disturbance to the site to the greatest extent possible unless directed otherwise.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete this work.

All work performed under this contract shall be done in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal codes, bylaws and ordinances in effect at the time of this work.

Measurements Estimated dimensions and quantities are provided as a guide only. The contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements and dimensions. The contractor shall take all measurements for quantities of materials and note existing conditions for the installation of new work. All ancillary work, cutting and /or removal of existing work necessary for the installation of new work shall be done as required as part of this contract.

Site Examination It is the responsibility of the contractor to examine the work site to confirm existing conditions and required quantities prior to submitting a proposal on this project. The date, time and location of the site visit will be included in the solicitation for this project.

Utilities and Services The contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities for workers.

The contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility and immediately notify Contracting Officer.

Water Service: Water from existing water system is normally available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. If water is not available, the contractor shall supply temporary potable water adequate to the needs of the contract at no additional cost to the contract for project use.

Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is normally available for use during construction without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs.

Arrange with utility company and government for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services. If electric power is not available, the contractor shall provide temporary power at no additional cost to the contract for project use.

Permits and Approvals The contractor shall obtain all permits, if required, for the performance of the work specified in Contract Documents at no additional cost to the contract.

Submittals and Deliverables The contractor shall submit a safety plan that complies with OSHA standards within 3 business days after award.

If needed, the contractor shall propose location of laydown and stockpile area for NPS approval.

Laydown and stockpile shall be confined to any existing paved areas only.

The contractor shall provide a detailed proposed schedule prior to commencing any work on site.

Product Data: provide manufacturers' literature on characteristics of materials, maintenance, parts list and warranties. Submit only pages which are pertinent. Mark each copy to identify pertinent products referenced to the specifications. Provide manufacturers’ literature, drawings, and technical data sufficient to fully define the material and to demonstrate full compliance with the contract specifications.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Include special precautions from manufacturer.

Drawings: submit drawings as appropriate.

Materials: submit representative samples of all materials to be used in sizes adequate to define the purpose of the material and determine its suitability.

Manufacturer's certificate: certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

Written documentation of quantity and destination of recycled materials.

Perform the work of this contract.

Safety and Environmental Protection Requirement Maintain project area in a neat, orderly and safe condition at all times. All work areas shall be made secure and safe after hours, on weekends and holidays.

All debris and removed material is the property of the contractor and shall be recycled or legally disposed of in a manner that is consistent with local and state regulations. All waste, trash and debris generated as part of this project must be secured from wind and rodent action.

The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. The contractor shall provide and maintain suitable fire protection equipment. Protection Equipment Required: Furnish a minimum of one UL Class 2A, 2-1/2 gallon water type stored pressure extinguisher, and one UL Class 10, Type I, 15 pound A:B:C carbon dioxide extinguisher at each work site.

No radios or smoking (including vaping) will be allowed on the job site. Confined space entry, fall protection and hardhat use will conform to safety rules and regulations.

The contractor’s representative shall have an updated First Aid card.

The contractor is responsible for securing the site and the work of the contract. During the execution of this contract, the contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards. The contractor shall provide barriers, temporary fencing, signage, etc. wherever work could cause injury to workers or visitors, and ensure that ladders, scaffolding and equipment are secured from public access during off-hours.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that any disturbance or damage done during the course of this project to the existing utilities, landscape, building or government materials, shall be repaired or restored to its original condition by the contractor at the contractor’s expense prior to completion of the job.

Provide ventilation of area during laying of carpet /tile and for a minimum of 24 hours after if glue down method is used.

Work and Weather Limitations Regular work hours are between 7AM to 4PM Monday through Friday. Unless otherwise requested and approved in advance, no work shall take place after hours, on holidays or weekends. Requests must be made 48 hours in advance.

The contractor shall be responsible for storage of all materials and equipment; the Park must approve the contractor’s use of any space on the site in advance.

Proceed with project only when existing and forecasted weather conditions will permit work to be performed according to manufacturers' recommendations and warranty requirements. Ensure temperatures are over the minimum installation temperatures recommended by material manufacturers.

Security and Safety The contractor shall have escorted access to the construction site. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for access to all locations.

The COR or the COR’s alternate will not be required to be at the site location during all working hours.

Regulations

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

2. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

3. Massachusetts General Laws and Department of Environmental Protection regulations and statutes

4. Town Board of Health Regulations

Materials The contractor shall furnish, supply, and install all necessary materials to successfully complete the project requirements. Unless explicitly indicated, new materials shall match those being replaced.

Carpeting must be 100% recyclable and/or include a take back or closed loop program from the manufacturer, the NSF/ANSI 140 must be a minimum of a Gold rating, TVOC range must be 0.5 mg/m3 or less, indoor air quality rating should be Green Label Plus or similar, foot traffic recommendations must be “Heavy”.

Color and pattern shall be selected by NPS from samples provided by the contractor.

Carpeting shall meet the following specifications:

24” x 24” carpet squares, tip-sheared loop construction, machine gauge 1/12 in.

11.3 stitches per inch, average density 10068 finished pile thickness 0.118 in 34 oz. per sq. yd. tufted yarn weight solution dyed nylon 6 yarn system with 25% recycled content, non woven primary backing, secondary backing total recycled content 40% minimum pre-consumer recycled content, static control less than 3.5 k.v. for the lifetime* of the carpet when tested in accordance with the AATCC Test Method #134-1979, tuft bind integrity for the lifetime of the carpet when tested in accordance with test method ASTM D- 1335-67, wear lifetime warranty, edge ravel lifetime warranty, lifetime warranty not to zipper, delamination lifetime warranty under normal use, tuft bind lifetime warranty, flame resistance passes (DOC FF-1-70), Flooring Radiant Panel Class 1(ASTM E-648), smoke density less than 450 (ASTM E-662), soil resistance commercial anti-soil protection, CRI Green Label Plus Certification #GLP8595.

Installation adhesive for direct glue-down carpets shall be carpet manufacturer's privately labeled "premium" (highest grade) adhesive, with antimicrobial protection for both "wet state" and "dry state" protection. Adhesive shall be solvent free. Total solids shall not exceed 60%. Filler material shall not exceed 35%. Flammability requirements shall be the same as for installed carpet.

Levelling compound shall be acceptable to the carpeting manufacturer.

Demolition Before beginning any deconstruction work, inspect and examine the site to determine the extent of the work. Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain property of Government.

Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations.

Comply with requirements of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

Unless otherwise indicated, disposal of removed materials shall be the contractor's responsibility. All debris and removed material are the property of the contractor and shall be recycled or legally disposed of in a manner that is consistent with local and state regulations.

There are items in the space where the work of this contract must take place, such as furniture. The contractor shall be responsible for moving these items out of the way and reinstalling them in their previous locations as part of the work of the contract. Photo document existing conditions to ensure accuracy in reinstallation. Sequence the removal and installation of carpeting to facilitate these actions.

Disconnect and remove any permanent items in floor, such as door stops.

Remove existing carpet and adhesive in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner that does not damage sub-floor, and dispose of at an approved recycling facility.

Installation Sub-floor shall be cleaned, swept, minor cracks and depressions patched, and leveled to achieve a smooth uniform completed carpeting finish. Repair any damage to sub-floor caused by carpet removal activities. Ensure that sub-floor has suitable moisture and alkalinity levels.

Clean and prepare sub-floor, including vacuuming, to receive new carpeting in accordance with carpet manufacturer’s specification. Concrete sub-floor must be sealed using a latex underlayment liquid if required by the carpet manufacturer's installment instructions.

Install carpeting in basket-weave pattern per manufacturer’s directions only within allowable temperature range stated by the manufacturer. Measure, cut, trim and stretch flooring to fit along wall edges, openings and projections to ensure tight uniform seams and edges with no loose fabric. Follow manufacturer’s directions relating to any flooring expansion joints.

Installation of transition strips as needed.

After carpet installation and before reinstallation of furniture, vacuum carpet using commercial machine with face-beater element. Remove spots and replace carpet where spots cannot be removed. Remove any protruding face yarn using sharp scissors.

Reinstall any permanent items in floor, such as door stops and furniture.

Workmanship The contractor is responsible for appropriate quality control and workmanship shall be the best of their respective kinds and in full accordance with applicable codes.

Make sure all work is flush, square, level and has proper reveals per manufacturer’s specs. If not sure ask COR before starting.

When a manufacturer or a standard uses subjective words, e.g., “should, could, may”, etc., these words shall mean “shall, will, required”, etc. When the word “recommended” is used, it shall mean “required”. If there is a conflict between general and specific provisions, the specific shall govern.

Upon Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall make steady and uninterrupted progress toward the completion of the work of this contract.

Storage of Equipment and Materials The contractor shall be responsible for storage of all materials and equipment; the Park COR and / or Project Inspector must approve the contractor’s use of any space on the site in advance.

Upon completion of the work of this contract, the storage area shall be left broom clean by the contractor.

Clean-Up After completion of the work, construction debris, excess material and equipment shall be removed from the site and legally disposed. The contractor shall use a magnet of sufficient strength to ensure no metal is left behind. Upon completion of the work of this contract, work areas shall be left broom clean by the contractor.

Map of Project Location

Project Location