B08_SOW_Nulhegan_Exterior_Rehab.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (December 12th 2023) Silvio O. Conte Nulhegan Basin Division

Priming and painting the visitor center exterior project.

1. General:

The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Nulhegan Basin Division at 5396 Vermont 105 Brunswick, VT 05905 needs to prime and paint the visitor center exterior. (See attached photos) The estimated exterior square footage is 6,225, but potential vendors should attend site visit to verify. The project at Nulhegan Basin Division can start as early as May 1st, 2024, but no later than September 30th, 2024, to be completed. Normal duty hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

A site visit will be scheduled for January 4th at 9 a.m. eastern.

1.1 Non-duty hours include weeknights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

2. Scope

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Work under this section includes field painting of the wood siding and trim of the Office/Visitor Center, including surface preparation, and application of finish coat(s) as specified.

B. The following is a list of the major items to be painted under this contract. This list does not necessarily show every item that will require painting; it is the intent to show that overall painting will be required under this contract.

1. Exterior doors and frames, and windows/frames

2. Exterior trim, moldings, facias, soffits, porch ceilings/trim

3. Miscellaneous exterior metals and light iron

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASTM D16 - Definitions of Terms Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products.

B. ASTM D2016 - Test Method for Moisture Content of Wood.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Conform to ANSI/ASTM D16 for interpretation of terms used in this Section.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing quality paint and finish products with at least three years experience.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit manufacturer’s product data for the paint materials to be used.

B. Submit paint samples (color charts) to the Refuge Manager for color selection.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to site in sealed and labelled containers.

B. Container labelling to include manufacturer's name, type of paint, brand name, brand code, coverage, surface preparation, drying time, cleanup, color designation, and instructions for mixing and reducing. Provide Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) for all paint materials used on site.

1.07 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not apply exterior coatings during rain or snow, or when relative humidity is above 50 percent, unless required otherwise by manufacturer's instructions.

B. Minimum Application Temperatures for Latex Paints: 50 degrees F for exterior, unless required otherwise by manufacturer's instructions.

1.08 EXTRA STOCK

A. Provide a one-gallon container of each color paint to the Refuge Manager.

B. Label each container with color, texture, room locations in addition to the manufacturer's label.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 Paint Products

A. Paint products shall conform to the following federal specifications:

TT-P-25 Primer, paint, latex type for bare areas after scraping TT-P-96 Latex paint for finish coat

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Coatings: Ready mixed, except field catalyzed coatings. Process pigments to a soft paste consistency, capable of being readily and uniformly dispersed to a homogeneous coating.

B. Coatings: Good flow and brushing properties; capable of drying or curing free of streaks or sags.

C. Accessory Materials: Linseed oil, shellac, turpentine, paint thinners and other materials not specifically indicated but required to achieve the finishes specified, of commercial quality.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

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.

C. Measure moisture content of surfaces using an electronic moisture meter. Do not apply finishes unless moisture content of surfaces are below the following maximums:

Exterior Located Wood: 15 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D2016.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Remove electrical plates, hardware, light fixture trim, and fittings prior to preparing surfaces or finishing. Remove gutters prior to painting fascia board, reinstall gutters after painting.

B. Correct minor defects and clean surfaces which affect work of this Section.

C. Impervious Surfaces: Remove mildew by scrubbing with solution of tri-sodium phosphate and bleach. Rinse with clean water and allow surface to dry.

D. Miscellaneous Uncoated Steel and Iron Surfaces: Remove grease, scale, dirt, and rust. Where heavy coatings of scale are evident, remove by wire brushing or sandblasting; clean by washing with solvent. Apply a treatment of phosphoric acid solution, ensuring weld joints, bolts, and nuts are similarly cleaned. Spot prime paint after repairs.

E. Exterior Wood Scheduled to Receive Paint Finish: Remove dust, grit, loose paint and foreign matter. Seal knots, pitch streaks, and sappy sections. Fill nail holes with tinted exterior caulking compound after prime coat has been applied.

F. Doors and windows: Seal top, side and bottom edges with caulk.

3.03 PROTECTION

A. Protect elements surrounding the work of this Section from damage or disfiguration.

B. Repair damage to other surfaces caused by work of this section.

C. Furnish drop cloths, shields, and protective measures to prevent droppings from disfiguring other surfaces.

3.04 APPLICATION

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

B. Do not apply finishes to surfaces that are not dry.

C. Apply the coat to a uniform finish.

3.05 PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Exterior Siding/Exterior Trim/Windows/Doors TT-P-25 Primer, paint, latex type for bare areas after scraping TT-P-96 Latex paint for finish coat

Paint Materials Paint the exterior building siding, trim, windows and doors. The existing siding exterior grade paint shall be applied in accordance with manufactures specifications.

For the new replacement siding, apply a primer coat and two finish coats.

For the primer coat, use Sherwin Williams Loxon Primer or approved equal.

For the finish coats, use 100 percent acrylic latex paint. Use Sherwin Williams A-100 Exterior Acrylic Latex or approved equal.

Prepare surface per paint manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Clean dirt and remove any debris from the old paint. All peeling paint must be removed before any paints are applied.

Color of paint to be selected by the Refuge Manager.

3. Evaluation and Acceptance

3.1 The contractor will be evaluated as detailed herein and awarded to lowest price technically acceptable. Government acceptance is contingent upon completion of the installation and walk-through completed to verify work.

4. Quality Control/Quality Assurance:

4.1 For commercial supplies reference clauses for inspection and acceptance. Where appropriate, QC will be maintained according to industry standards and made available to the agency with the contractor’s proposal.

Vendor is fully licensed, certified and qualified to complete the job and will follow all Quality Control Standards. Steve Agius and Darren Stover will verify final product/service for quality assurance/completion.

4.2 Identify and detail measures for assessing quality control and acceptance; each requirement is unique and a table format is visually friendly and may be desirable. Steve Agius and will oversee the installation job and be on-site and available for guidance or assistance needed while the work is being performed.

5. Technical Coordinator:

5.1 Primary individual responsible for the final product or service.

Steve Agius, Refuge Manager. (802) 380-0366 steve_agius@fws.gov .

5.2 Secondary or co-individual responsible with same pertinent information.

Darren Stover, (302) 222-7598 darren_stover@fws.gov .

Contract Point of Contact Sanford Carson Contract Specialist sanford_carson@fws.gov .

mailto:steve_agius@fws.gov mailto:darren_stover@fws.gov mailto:sanford_carson@fws.gov

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