B08_Attachment_2_SOW_ICE_Building_Flooring_Installation.pdf

Statement of Work

I.C.E. Building Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring

PMIS 318531

Developed By

Olympic National Park Facility Management 600 East Park Ave Port Angeles, WA

This sheet holds the place for bidding documents that are to be added by NPS

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 00 20 00-1 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number Title .......................................................................................... Number of Pages

00 20 00 Table of Contents 00 30 00 Index of Drawings

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Accident Prevention 01 51 13 Temporary Services 01 56 00 Temporary Controls 01 60 00 Material and Equipment 01 70 00 Project Closeout

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 00 30 00-1 Index of Drawings

SECTION 00 30 00 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

General

Attachment 1 I.C.E. Building Floor Plan Attachment 2 AERIAL MAP – 600 E Park Ave

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 11 00-1 Summary of Work

SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

1. The Work of this contract consists of the installation of approximately 30-square yards of new resilient sheet vinyl flooring over existing floor tile with vinyl cove base and cap.

Work shall include:

A. Removal of loose furniture, temporarily until new flooring is installed.

B. Floor/baseboard preparation (cleaning and void filling).

C. Installation of new cove base and cap.

E. Installation of approximately 30 SY of resilient sheet vinyl.

F. Cleaning of all installation debris

G. Replacement of furniture in respective rooms.

2. All work shall be performed under a single contract.

3. All work to be performed October 2021.

1.2 LOCATION: 600 E Park Ave – Port Angeles, WA 98362.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES:

1. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the Park and at this location will not be permitted.

2. Work Hours: Work hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday. Weekend work will normally not be allowed. Special requests may be made through the Contracting Officer.

3. No storage of materials or tools will be permitted inside the building while contractor is not on site. A small utility trailer will be permitted to be parked outside the building during installation, if needed.

4. The following conditions shall be followed during the Contractor's work while in the Park:

A. To prevent unnatural attractants to bears, no foods, garbage, drinks, trash, or food and drink containers shall be placed outside trailers or buildings, except during actual use.

B. Pets are prohibited.

C. Feeding of any wildlife is prohibited.

D. Any mishandling of garbage, trash, foods, and other potential bear attractants described above will result in the responsible person or Contractor receiving a citation subject to a fine or court appearance before the U.S. Magistrate.

Repetition of mishandling or any case of deliberate feeding will result in loss of in-Park operation privileges.

5. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repair or replace damaged trees and plants (per direction by NPS arborists and horticulturists), at no additional expense to the Government.

6. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on Park roads are identical to the State load restrictions with such additional regulations

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 11 00-2 Summary of Work as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on Park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment or materials.

1.4 FIELD VERIFICATION: Field verify all new and existing dimensions and utilities affecting the work of this Contract before ordering products.

1.5 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS: All materials shall be Contractor-furnished from outside the Park.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION: Requirements of the drawings and technical sections of this specification will apply to all construction.

1. The Contract Documents indicate general minimum requirements and construction methods anticipated. Other methods, details or materials may be employed if specifically approved by the Contracting Officer. Other methods, details or materials must comply with all applicable building codes and regulations.

2. Contractor is responsible for protection of all building elements during installation. Removal of furniture from any room shall not exceed installation rate of new flooring.

PART 2: PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3: EXECUTION Not used.

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 27 00-1 Contract Line Items

SECTION 01 27 00 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one line item ends and another begins.

2. If no bid item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related line item.

LINE ITEM NO 1 – BASE: The work of this bid item consists of the installation of approximately 30SY of new resilient sheet vinyl flooring in the I.C.E. Building at Olympic National Park headquarters (600 E Park Ave). Prior to installation, contractor is responsible for temporary removal of furniture. Contractor shall prepare existing floor tile for sheet flooring, remove and dispose of existing baseboard if required and install cove base and cap (economy grade/plastic). After installation of new sheet flooring, furniture shall be returned to the appropriate room and location from which it was removed for the install. Contractor shall remove all installation debris, excess tools and materials from the worksite after each shift (no storage of materials/tools inside building).

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 33 23-1 Submittals

SECTION 01 33 23 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Closeout submittals - Section 01700.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

1. General Procedures:

A. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 15 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit three copies of each shop drawing for NPS use, three specimens of each sample, and five copies of all other submittals requested, of which three will be returned to the Contractor. Submit any additional copies that are to be returned.

B. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review.

C. List submittals on National Park Service form DSC-1(CS). Identify the front of each sheet or item with the submittal and item number.

D. Submittals will not be accepted for review if identification is missing an incorrect number of submittals are submitted, the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out, submittals are not coordinated, or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor's approval.

E. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

2. Specific Procedures:

A. Shop Drawings: Identify each copy of shop drawings with contract drawing number in lower right-hand corner.

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

C. Manufacturers' Literature: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify products referenced in specification section.

3. Contracting Officer's Review:

A. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

B. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes.

C. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

1.6 SIMILAR PRODUCTS OR APPROVED EQUAL:

1. For each item proposed as a "similar product or approved equal," submit items required in each section and additional supporting data, including:

A. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

B. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed item with that specified.

C. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 33 23-2 Submittals

D. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor plus Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists.

2. No pre-bid approvals will be made. Any submittal of a "similar product" constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

A. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

B. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

C. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

D. Will coordinate the installation of such item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of such item.

E. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the use of a "similar product".

3. New Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

END OF SECTION 01 33 23

TRANSMITTAL - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Transmittal No.:

Sheet: 1 of:

Park:

Project:

Contract No.:

Pkg. No.:

Date:

Contractor:

Subcontractor/Supplier:

NPS ACTION

Specification Section No.

Description of Item (Size, Type, Name, Manufacturer, Use, Etc.)

Contractor Signature

Recommended by

Title, Date

Title

Date

I hereby certify that this submittal has been reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements (FAR 52.236-21)

Review Comments

Action By

Date

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Approval of this submittal is subject to the provisions of the contract drawings and specifications. This action is for general concurrence only and the Government is not responsible for errors or omission.

SUBMITTAL LOG DATES: From contractor [__________], To reviewer [__________], From reviewer [__________], To Contractor [__________] Distribution: ( ) Contractor ( ) DSC File ( ) COR ( ) A/E ( ) DSC Interim ( ) COR Interim ( ) Contractor Interim CM-16Rev. 4/00 (Formerly DSC-1(CS)

TRANSMITTAL CONTINUATION - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Transmittal No.:

Sheet: 1 of:

Park:

Project:

Contract No.:

Pkg. No.:

Date:

Contractor:

Subcontractor/Supplier:

NPS ACTION

Specification Section No.

Description of Item (Size, Type, Name, Manufacturer, Use, Etc.)

Review Comments

CM-16 Rev. 4/00 (Formerly DSC-1(CS)

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 35 23-1 Accident Prevention

Section 01 35 23 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS:

1. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The program shall include:

A. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

B. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

C. First aid procedures.

D. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

E. Training, both initial and continuing.

F. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

G. Housekeeping: Section 01 56 00.

H. Fire Protection: Section 01 51 13.

2. Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

3. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions.

In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project site. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

2. Qualifications of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

C. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING:

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 35 23-2 Accident Prevention

1. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from Contracting Officer.

2. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.3 BARRIERS: Section 01 53 00.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 ESCAPE ROUTES: Provide and maintain adequate escape routes at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-91). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with escape routes.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

1. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

2. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS:

1. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

2. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the Contracting Officer so that he may attend. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will enter the results of the meetings into his daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS:

1. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

2. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

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3.6 TRAINING:

1. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

2. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF SECTION 01 35 23

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 51 13-1 Temporary Services

SECTION 01 51 13 TEMPORARY SERVICES

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for Contractor's performance of the work of this Contract.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: Temporary materials may be new or used but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.2 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: UL Class 2A, 2-1/2-gallon water type, stored-pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I, 15-pound B:C carbon dioxide extinguisher.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING:

1. There is commercial electrical power available at the site.

3.2 TELEPHONE:

1. No telephone service is available onsite for Contractor's use. The project sites does have cellular phone coverage.

3.3 WATER:

1. Potable water is available at the site.

3.4 SANITARY FACILITIES:

1. There is a restroom in the building.

3.5 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

1. A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

2. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in buildings. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

3. Smoking: Smoking on the construction site is prohibited.

3.7 PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

1. Buildings: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

2. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

END OF SECTION 01 51 13

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 56 00-1 Temporary Controls

SECTION 01 56 00 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary controls.

PART 2: PRODUCTS Not Used.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 HOUSEKEEPING:

1. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

2. Provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled.

3. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

3.2 DISPOSAL:

1. Remove rubbish/installation debris from project site each shift.

END OF SECTION 01 56 00

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 60 00-1 Material and Equipment

SECTION 01 60 00 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of the general procedures for handling, storing, and protecting material and equipment.

1.2 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING: Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible. Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/ reusable packaging which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

1.3 LOCATION: Materials and equipment to be used must be stored inside contractor vehicle/trailer. No tools are equipment shall be left onsite after each shift

END OF SECTION 01 60 00

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 01 70 00-1 Project Closeout

SECTION 01 70 00 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, and final inspection procedures.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 CLEANING MATERIALS: As recommended by the manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 CLEANING: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces of existing facilities that are marred, scratched, or damaged due to the work of this contract to match original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from interior and exterior finished surfaces. Sweep paved areas, rake grounds. Contractor may wish to have each room inspected prior to beginning the next room prior to moving furniture back to respective space. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

3.2 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: NONE

3.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection.

Contracting Officer will inspect on an agreed upon day and time.

1. When Contracting Officer determines that Work is substantially complete, he will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

2. If Contracting Officer determines that the Work is not substantially complete, he will immediately notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing Work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

3.4 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

3.5 POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION: Before expiration of warranty period, Contracting Officer will inspect project and notify Contractor in writing of all deficiencies.

END OF SECTION 01 70 00

DIVISION 09

FINISHES

I.C.E. Building Flooring Installation 09 65 16-1 Resilient Flooring

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

1.1 SUMMARY: Section Includes

A. Resilient sheet flooring (RSF) with chemically welded seams and integral cove base.

B. Welded seam sheet flooring (WSF) with heat welded seams and integral cove base.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Color, Pattern and Texture: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D4259-88(2012) - Abrading Concrete.

2. E648-15e1 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

3. E662-15a - Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.

4. F1303-04(2014) - Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing.

5. F1860-14 - Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing.

6. F1913-04(2014) - Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing.

C. International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI):

1. 310.2R-13 - Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, and Polymer Overlays, and Concrete Repair.

D. SCS Global Services (SCS):

1. FloorScore.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Application & Installation instructions.

3. Warranty.

C. Samples:

1. Sheet material, 38 mm by 300 mm (1-1/2 inch by 12 inch), of each color and pattern with welded seam using specified welding rod // 300 mm (12 inches) square for each type, pattern and color //.

2. Cap strip and fillet strip, 300 mm (12 inches) for integral base.

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3. Shop Drawings and Certificates: Layout of joints showing patterns where joints are expressed, and type and location of obscure type joints. Indicate orientation of directional patterns.

4. Certificates: Quality Control Certificate Submittals and lists specified in paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS.

5. Edge strips: 150 mm (6 inches) long each type.

6. Primer: Pint container, each type.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:

2. Sheet Flooring: Submit FloorScore label.

3. Identify volatile organic compound types and quantities.

E. Certificates: Certify // each product complies // products comply // with specifications.

1. Heat welded seaming is manufacturer's prescribed method of installation.

F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

2. Installer with project experience list.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A company specializing in installation with minimum three (3) years’ experience and employs experienced flooring installers who have retained, and currently hold, an INSTALL Certification, or a certification from a comparable certification program.

1. Installers to be certified by INSTALL or a comparable certification program with the following minimum criteria:

a. US Department of Labor approved four (4) year apprenticeship program, 160 hours a year.

b. Career long training.

c. Manufacturer endorsed training.

d. Fundamental journeyman skills certification.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, // color, // production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

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1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Work Area Ambient Temperature Range: Minimum 18 to 38 degrees C (65 to 100 degrees F) continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation. Maintain room temperature above 18 degrees C (65 degrees F) after installation.

2. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet construction is completed, dried, and cured.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Warrant resilient sheet flooring against material and manufacturing defects.

C. Warranty Period: 1 years.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. Sheet Flooring:

1. Critical Radiant Flux: ASTM E648; 0.45 watts per sq.cm or more, Class I.

2. Smoke Density: ASTM E662; less than 450.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Basis of Design: PatCraft Homogenous Commercial Sheet with ExoGuard Finish.

B. Provide vinyl sheet color and pattern from one production run.

2.3 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

A. Resilient Sheet Flooring (RSF): ASTM F-1303 Type-1, Grade-1.

1. Wear Surface: Smooth.

2. Thickness: 2 mm (0.020 inches).

B. Sheet Size: Provide maximum size sheet produced by manufacturer to minimize joints.

1. Minimum Width: 6 feet

2.5 ACCESSORIES

A. Bonding Chemical: Flooring manufacturer's standard seam bonding chemical.

B. Welding Rod: Flooring manufacturer's standard, in color matching field color of sheet flooring.

C. Adhesives: Water resistant type recommended by flooring manufacturer to suit application.

D. Base Accessories:

1. Fillet Strip: 19 mm (3/4 inch) radius fillet strip compatible with flooring material.

2. Cap Strip: Zero edge J-Shape extruded flanged reducer strip compatible with flooring material approximately 25 mm (1 inch) exposed height with 13 mm (1/2 inch) flange.

E. Leveling Compound: Not Used

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F. Primer:

1. Type recommended by adhesive or flooring manufacturer.

G. Edge Strips:

1. Extruded aluminum, mill finish, mechanically cleaned.

2. 28 mm (1-l/8 inch) wide, 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick, bevel one edge to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick.

3. Drill and counter sink edge strips for flat head screws. Space holes near ends and approximately 225 mm (9 inches) on center.

4. Fasteners: Stainless steel, type to suit application.

H. Sealant:

1. Compatible with flooring.

I. Polish: Type recommended by flooring manufacturer to suit application and anticipated traffic.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Do not disturb existing flooring – only clean for preparation.

D. Correct substrate deficiencies.

1. Fill cracks, pits, and dents with leveling compound.

E. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

F. Perform flooring manufacturer’s recommended bond, substrate moisture content, and pH tests.

G. Broom or vacuum clean substrates immediately before flooring installation.

H. Primer: Apply primer according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF FLOORING

A. Flooring Layout:

1. Arrange pattern in one direction with side and end joints pattern matched.

2. Extend flooring wall-to-wall, under cabinets, casework, laboratory and pharmacy furniture, and other equipment for seamless flooring installation.

3. Arrange sheets to minimize seams.

4. Locate seams in inconspicuous and low traffic areas, minimum 150 mm (6 inches) away from parallel joints in flooring substrates.

B. Match edges of flooring for color shading and pattern at seams.

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C. Install flooring flush with adjacent floor finishes.

D. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings.

E. Install flooring fully adhered to substrate.

1. Air pockets or loose edges are not acceptable.

2. Trim sheet materials tight to flooring penetrations; seal joints at pipe with waterproof sealant

F. Butt joints tight, without gaps and bulges.

G. Installation of Edge Strips:

1. Install edge strips at flooring terminations and transitions to other floor finishes.

2. Locate edge strips under center lines of doors unless otherwise indicated.

4. Set edge strips in adhesive and mechanically fasten to substrate.

3.4 INTEGRAL COVE BASE INSTALLATION

A. Set preformed fillet strip at floor intersection with walls and other vertical surfaces.

B. Extend flooring over fillet strip and 100 mm (4 inches) 150 mm (6 inches) up wall surface.

C. Form straight or radius internal and external corners to suit Application.

D. Adhere base to wall surface.

E. Terminate base exposed top edge with cap strip. Seal cap strip to wall with sealant.

F. Weld joints as specified for flooring.

3.5 HEAT WELDING

A. Heat weld joints of flooring and base using welding rod.

B. Rout joint, insert welding rod into routed space, and fuse flooring and welding rods for seamless, watertight installation.

1. Fuse joints for seamless weld.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

3.6 CHEMICAL WELDING

A. Chemically weld joints of flooring and base using bonding chemical.

1. Avoid excess bonding chemical and damage to flooring surfaces.

B. Apply bonding chemical to fuse flooring for seamless, watertight installation.

C. Finish joints flush, free from voids, and recessed or raised areas.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.

B. Clean and polish materials.

C. Vacuum floor thoroughly.

D. Perform initial maintenance according to flooring manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Delay washing flooring until adhesive is fully set and welded joints can contain wash water.

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3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect flooring from traffic and construction operations.

B. Keep traffic off sheet flooring for minimum 24 hours after installation.

C. Cover flooring with reinforced kraft paper, and plywood or hardboard.

D. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.

E. Repair damage.

F. Apply polish to vinyl flooring.

G. Buff flooring to uniform sheen.

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