B08_Attachment_1_-_Scope_of_Work.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK:

Replace Carpet and Paint Administrative Office Area George Washington Birthplace National Monument

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The project is located within the Visitor Center at George Washington Birthplace National

Monument, constructed in 1976. The work will occur in the Administrative Office Area of the building. This project operates under a Fixed-Firm Price contract. The scope of work (SOW) includes patching and painting the walls, ceilings, and trim in 6 administrative offices and the hallway. The SOW also includes replacing the outdated carpet in 6 administrative offices, the hallway, the mailroom, and the Visitor Center front desk. The contractor must adhere to all park rules while performing the work outlined in the SOW. Any deviates from the SOW must receive prior approval from the contracting officer (CO). The contractor will provide all tools, materials, labor, equipment, and supervision required to perform the prescribed SOW.

Note: All measurements are approximate; the contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements and quantities.

1.2 Location

1732 Popes Creek Road Colonial Beach, VA 22443

1.3 Regular Working Hours

Work is to be performed between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No work is to be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or federally recognized holidays (unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) 72 hours ahead of the planned work date).

1.4 Period of Performance

Contractor shall have 60 days to complete the prescribed SOW.

1.5 Notification

The contractor shall notify the COR, who serves as the single point of contact, at least 48 hours in advance of all work in occupied housing or other facilities located within the park.

1.6 Waste Disposal

The contractor is responsible for the disposal of all waste generated and proper offsite disposal of all solid waste materials. If the carpet is recycled, the contractor shall provide the documentation to the COR.

1.7 Park

George Washington Birthplace National Monument (GEWA)

2.0 OBJECTIVES

The contractor will:

• Remove all existing carpet and install new carpet tiles in the Administrative Offices, hallway, mailroom, and Visitor Center front desk.

• Prepare all walls, ceilings, and trim surfaces for painting, ensuring all surfaces are smooth, free of debris, and defects before applying the new coat of paint.

• Apply primer and a premium topcoat of paint.

• Remove all waste generates from the project and dispose of it at a certified landfill, provided the waste manifest sheets to the COR.

3.0 TASKS

Carpet:

• Submit carpet tile information and specification, including color samples, to the COR for approval before installation.

• Remove and return all furniture, file cabinets, chairs, and equipment as needed to complete the

SOW.

• Remove all old non-asbestos containing direct glue carpet and clean any dirt and dust from surfaces inside the building resulting from the carpet removal.

• Clean and prepare the concrete subfloor to receive the new carpet tiles.

• Provide and install carpet tiles in the Administrative Offices, hallway, mailroom, and Visitor

Center front desk.

• Cut carpet tile right to existing wood and brick bases.

• Provide and install vinyl transitions and moisture test for complete installation.

• Haul away all waste to a certified landfill and submit waste manifest sheets to the COR.

Painting:

• Submit paint product information, including color samples, to the COR for approval before installation.

• Remove and return all furniture, file cabinets, chairs, and equipment as needed to complete the

SOW.

• Protect the entire office/hallway and surrounding work area from dust, debris, and paint splatters.

• Clean all surfaces inside the building affected by the preparation of walls, ceilings, and trim.

Surfaces must be smooth and free of defects before painting.

• Apply one coat of primer and one coat of premium topcoat finish paint to all surfaces in the

Administrative Offices, hallway, and mailroom.

• Haul away all waste and submit waste manifest sheets to the COR.

4.0 SCOPE

This project consists of the removal and disposal of the existing non-asbestos direct glue carpet and the installation of new carpet. This project includes the removal and disposal of existing carpet and the installation of new carpet tiles in the Administrative Office Area, with an approximate square footage of 1,000. It also involves painting the walls, ceilings, and trim in the same area, covering approximately 1,500 square feet.

The contractor will provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision to complete the scope of work. The contractor must ensure that park staff are informed of any changes in pedestrian traffic routes or hazards and must post signage as needed to safeguard employee safety.

Carpet Product Requirements:

• Adhesives must meet the manufacture’s specification requirement for the installation of Milliken floor covering carpet tiles or Equivalent.

• Carpet tiles must be commercial grade and meet the following specifications:

o Dimensions of 50 cm x 50 cm (19.7” x 19.7”) o Finished Pile Thickness: 0.080” (2.03 mm) o Stain Resist / Soil Release o Minimum Yarn Type: Certified Nylon o Minimum Tufted Face Weight: 15.0 oz/yd² o Minimum Gauge: 1/12 o Minimum Backing: Comfort Cushion, PVC-Free

• Carpet tile brand: Milliken “The O Collection” or equivalent o Pattern: To be determined after award o Design: To be determined after award o Color: To be determined after award

• Contractor must install carpet tiles according to manufactures recommendations.

• A minimum of a 10-year manufacture’s product warranty is required.

Contractor will be responsible for any damage to furnishings or surrounding areas inside and outside the building during the removal and installation process.

Paint Product Requirements:

• Sherwin Williams Multi-Purpose Interior/Exterior Latex Primer/Sealer or equivalent.

• Sherwin Williams SuperPaint, Interior Acrylic Latex or equivalent.

o Color: To be determined.

• The contractor must apply all paint products according to manufactures recommendations.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Water and electrical services are available on-site for the contractor’s use.

6.0 PUBLIC BUILDING ACCESS

The contractor must ensure staff and visitor safety and access to the building during on-site work, posting signage if required to reroute foot traffic.

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• All prospective bidders must provide evidence of past work experience in installing carpet tiles and painting.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required.

Contractor Personnel:

• The contractor must provide a contract manager who will be responsible for overseeing the performance of the work. The name of this person, along with one or more designated alternates who will act on behalf of the contract manager in their absence, must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• The contractor must not employ persons for work on this contract if they are considered by the contracting officer to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

License and Certifications:

• All prospective bidders must be licensed and insured to perform work in Virginia.

Conduct:

• Contractor workers/technicians shall always present themselves in a professional manner.

• No cursing or inappropriate language shall be used on the jobsite.

• No smoking in park-owned facilities. A designated smoking area will be established by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Cigarettes must be extinguished and disposed of in approved receptacles.

• The consumption of alcohol and/or use of illegal drugs is not permitted at the job site.

8.0 PRE-BID SITE EXAMINATION

Site Visit:

• All prospective Bidders, and their subcontractors, as appropriate, are strongly encouraged to visit and examine the existing conditions of the project prior to the submission of their bids. This site visit will help bidders better understand the work required formulate any questions before submitting their bids.

• Any discrepancies shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing for clarification prior to the commencement of work. Any work performed before receiving clarification, particularly work that may require correction, shall be rectified by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Contract and Government. Furthermore, no time extensions will be granted to the Contract Schedule. Lack of knowledge regarding existing conditions will not be considered as a basis for extra compensation.

9.0 PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

Park Facilities:

• The contractor shall protect park facilities and the surrounding area from damage and/or contamination resulting from construction activities at the jobsite.

Housekeeping:

• The Contractor shall:

• Maintain the project site in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times.

• Provide an adequate number of containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials for recycling and disposal.

• Store volatile wastes in covered containers

10.0 SAFETY

Accident Prevention Plan:

• After contract award and prior to the Pre-Construction conference, the contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan to the COR for review.

First Aid:

• An updated first aid kit must be maintained on-site.

Personnel Protective Equipment:

• The contractor shall meet the requirements of applicable ANSI standards.

Emergency:

• In case of an emergency call 911 and then notify the COR.

11.0 DELIVERY

Submittals:

• All submittals shall be transmitted using the National Park Service transmittal form.

• All submittals that pertain to products to be installed by the contactor should go directly to the

COR.

• The following items shall be submitted to the COR a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the Pre-Construction conference:

• Construction Schedule

• Breakdown of the Schedule of Values

• Accident Prevention/Safety Plan

• Letter designating the Project Superintendent and alternates

• List of Subcontractors prior to notice to proceed

• Product and Materials

Samples:

• Samples shall be large enough to clearly illustrate the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern.

12.0 WARRANTY

The contractor will provide a one-year, on-call warranty for all work performed. The contractor will provide a written warranty stating that work executed under this contract will be free from defects of materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of substantial completion. The warranty shall be in writing and shall be signed by the contractor. The warranty shall include the removal and replacement of defective equipment and materials as required at no cost to the government.