BC-235-220-003 - Leonardtown District Court Flooring Repair (PROJECT MANUAL).pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR THE

REPLACEMENT OF CERAMIC FLOOR TILES

AT THE

JOSEPH D. CARTER DISTRICT COURT / MSC

23110 LEONARD HALL DRIVE

LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

DGS PROJECT NUMBER: BC-235-220-003 (SBR)

DATE: 01/13/2022

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: “A”

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE ONLY

Minority Business Enterprises are Encouraged to Respond to this Solicitation

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Ellington E. Churchill, Jr. Secretary Larry Hogan, Governor

State Office Building Peter Franchot, Comptroller

301 West Preston Street Dereck Davis, Treasurer

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT & BID INFORMATION

DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

- Notice To Bidders - Solicitation Fact Sheet (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (March 2007) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 1, 2018) (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Bid Proposal Affidavit (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- State Funded Construction Projects – Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses (eMaryland

Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Contractors Questionnaire

- Bid Bond, if applicable (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Procedures (February 5, 2021) (eMaryland

Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- MBE Attachment D-1A Forms (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- List of Prevailing Wage Rates, if applicable

- Addenda, if any (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage attachment)

- List of Drawings

- Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit – Refer to: State Finance and Procurement Article §14-

302(a)(7)(v) and COMAR 21.11.03.09.C.(2)(e).

- 2018 IEEC Minimum Efficiency requirements for HVAC Equipment Procured by the

State of Maryland.

https://dgs.maryland.gov/Documents/GreenPurchasing/Specs/HVACSpecification.pdf

DRAWINGS & PHOTOGRAPHS:

1. Pictures provided are for informational purposes only. It is to be used to identify the work location and condition. No other information located on the drawings or in the pictures is to be used.

SECTION I: Scope of Work

SECTION II: Warranty, Final Inspection

SECTION III: Bidding, Point of Contact

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SECTION I

A. OVERVIEW:

The work to be accomplished under this contract is located at the Joseph D. Carter District

Court / MSC, at 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The successful contractor is to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, means and methods as required for the replacement of cracked ceramic floor tiles located in the south-east lobby corridor. All work is to be in accordance with the documents, drawings, specifications, and references contained in this scope of work.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Item #1- Base Bid: Approx. (40) SF Combined Total.

1. The Contractor is to provide the complete cost to perform the items as outlined in all sections of this scope of work to remove & replace the floor tile at two locations in the south-east corridor adjacent to the restrooms. The first location is an approximately 2’ wide by 12’ long section of the red colored 6” x 6” quarry tile, shown in the pictures above. The second location is an approximately 2’ wide by 8’ long section of the beige colored 6” x 6” quarry tile, shown in the pictures above. Contractor is to include patching, leveling and any basic anticipated prep of the tile’s concrete substrate, needed prior to the new tile installation.

Item #2- Unit Cost No. 1: (4) SF Total.

1. The Contractor is to provide a price per square foot for (1), 4 SF area of additional ceramic floor tile to be replaced. Location to be determined. This unit cost is to include the complete cost to perform the items as outlined in all sections of this scope of work and is to include patching, leveling and all basic anticipated prep of the tile’s concrete substrate, needed prior to the new tile installation.

Note: The final contract total may be increased or decreased by the actual square footage of ceramic tile flooring replaced using Unit Cost No. 1.

Provide the following at all locations (Base Bid and Unit Cost No.1):

1. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and other items required to replace the existing ceramic tile flooring and ceramic tile wall base with new ceramic tile flooring and ceramic tile wall base. The contractor is to include all floor tile and tile products required, including but not limited to, tile base, tile trim pieces, tile setting beds, tile grout, adhesives, cleaners, and any other accessories or products as required for a complete, turnkey installation.

2. Efficiently coordinate all work and provide sufficient manpower and equipment so that the work at each of the indicated areas can be completed in a minimum amount of time and the area returned to use.

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3. Removal of the designated tile & grout shall not disturb or damage the adjacent tiles that are not affected by the cracked tile replacement. Any accidental disturbance or damage caused by the contractor, shall be replaced with new, at the contractor’s expense.

4. Grout joint width to remain the same as existing.

5. New grout color is to match the existing grout color, as close to identically as possible.

6. Provide all required preparation of the existing concrete floor and wall base areas to receive new tile. This is to include leveling of abutting materials as necessary to within ADA guidelines. The contractor is to include provisions and the installation of all substrate preparation patching and smoothing for a complete and proper installation of all new materials. Remove by whatever means necessary, mechanical or otherwise, any contaminants that might act as a bond breaker between the existing substrates and the new materials.

7. Sound tiles after setting. Replace any hollow sounding units / areas.

8. Install containment to isolate dust during demolition and all necessary phases of work.

Protect adjacent areas from dust if necessary.

9. Clean each corridor work area after tile installation and make ready for use before proceeding to the next work area.

10. The contractor is to segregate the work areas to prevent the building occupants and public from entering the work areas. Post signage near the work areas 24 hours prior to commencing work in that area to notify the building occupants that the area will be closed for use.

11. All materials and installation practices are to be ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliant.

C. MATERIALS:

All materials are to be as listed or an approved equal. Tile setting and grouting materials are to be factory-prepared (admixtures will not be allowed) and are to be from the same manufacturer to ensure consistency and compatibility.

1. Tile- 6” x 6” Quarry Tile manufactured by Daltile, shown above (or approved equal). Standard color to be determined by using agency. New floor tile and tiled wall base with cove are to be similar to the existing. Class IV wear rating or greater.

2. Grout- Mapei Ultracolor Plus (or approved equal). Specified features include rapid setting, sanded, cementitious, improved polymer-modified, non-shrink, efflorescence free. Standard color to be determined by using agency. Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.6 & 118.7 standards. ISO

13007 Classification CG2WA.

3. Setting Bed- Mapei Ultraflex 3 (or approved equal). Specified features/characteristics include premium high performance, cementitious, improved adhesion, polymer modified. Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.15 bond shear strength standards. ISO 13007 Classification C2ES1.

4. Floor Patching Compounds- Mapei Planipatch (or approved equal). Specified features/characteristics include ultra-fast drying, self-curing, polymer modified, cementitious, high early strength.

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D. GENERAL:

1. All work is to be completed within ninety (90) calendar days from the date designated by the notice to proceed. If the work is not completed within the ninety-day calendar time period, the contractor may be liable for liquated damages of $250.00 per calendar day as specified in the

“General Conditions”.

2. The contractor shall be responsible to confirm that the materials to be used are compatible with one another, with the adjacent construction materials, and that they are appropriate for the intended use.

3. All materials are to be installed as per the manufactures written recommendations.

4. All materials, installation practices, and work performed as part of these specifications are to meet all applicable codes including but not limited to, health and environmental regulations, USEPA, OSHA / MOSHA and the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

5. Any work, materials or supplies which have not been specifically mentioned but are necessary for the satisfactory completion of the project per industry standard are to be included and installed by the Contractor.

6. Hours of Operation - Unless otherwise approved, all work is to be performed during the normal working hours of 7:00 am thru 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. All work is to be coordinated with the Using Agency and / or the DGS Representative to allow for minimum disruption to the public or building occupants.

7. All rigging, hoisting, lifting, and moving of materials and equipment necessary to perform the work is to be provided by the Contractor. Contractor is to coordinate staging/storage with the using agency’s facility manager.

8. Damage to any existing surfaces caused by the contractor is to be repaired to the original condition and at the contractor’s expense.

9. At the completion of the project, all work areas are to be cleaned and left in ready to be used condition. All rubbish, tools, and surplus materials are to be removed.

10. All materials are to be installed and completed in a first-class workman like manner and in accordance with the best modern practice. Any materials installed which are not in an orderly and reasonably neat workman like appearance are to be removed and replaced when so directed by the DGS Representative at the contractor’s expense.

11. The contractor must request permission for any disruption in area utilization related to this project. This request should be made to the Using Agency 72 hours in advance of any planned disruption. The contractor must receive approval before proceeding.

12. The Using Agency has decided not to impose a background check requirement at this time, however, does reserves the right to require that all workers and staff of the Contractor working on site be subject to a security background check. If this right is enforced, the Contractor is to submit the required form of all persons who will be working on site to the DGS Representative within two (2) weeks after the preconstruction meeting. Based on the results of the security background check, the facility may prohibit any person from working on the project. The State shall bear no responsibility for delay claims due to an inadequate work force.

13. No work or the ordering of materials outside of the scope of work or approved material submittals is to be done without an approved change order.

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E. SITE CONDITIONS:

1. This work is being performed in an occupied facility. All work is to be coordinated with the facility management and DGS Representative.

2. All personnel, whether vaccinated or not, MUST wear an approved face covering (mask) designed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, while in the building. No exceptions or exemptions will be made or recognized.

3. The work defined in the scope of work is to be performed off-hours. Off -hours is defined as

Monday – Friday from 5:30 pm through 5:30 am and all day and evening Saturday and Sunday.

4. At the end of each workday, the contractor is responsible for cleaning the workspace, and any area used throughout the workday, including but not limited to the main lobby, walkways, restrooms etc. and leaving it in a normal and usable condition.

5. If it is needed, the contractor may supply and place a small dumpster on either end of the small front parking lot, at his/her own expense. The size and exact location will need to be coordinated with and approved by the Using Agency.

6. The contractor will be allowed the use of the facility restroom closest to the workspace, for personal use. If needed, a separate water source will be provided for the contractor’s use to facilitate any work requiring the use of water.

7. The contractor is to leave no area unsafe throughout or at the end of the working day.

8. It is the contractor’s responsibility, to field verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to submitting bid.

F. SUBMITTALS:

1. Submit for review and approval to the DGS Project Manager, the manufacturers / supplier’s spec sheets, shop drawings (if requested), and any other requested information for all materials to be used as part of this project.

2. Submit only materials which are known to be fully compatible with the actual installation conditions.

G. SAMPLES:

1. Provide tile and tile grout samples.

H. Qualifications of the Contractor, Contractor Employees, Subcontractors:

1. The Contractor must be a company specializing in commercial ceramic tile installations, having a full knowledge, and understanding of the methods and techniques. The company must have a minimum of five (5) years documented experience with projects of a similar scope and size. If necessary, the Contractor and their employees must have completed any required training or certification to install the manufacturer’s products and show documentation that this has been satisfied. The Contractor is to maintain proof of this credential for each installer at the site at all times.

2. The Contractor must maintain, throughout duration of the work, a crew of workers or subcontractors who are fully qualified to satisfy requirements of the specifications.

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I. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

1. The Contractor must be licensed as required by the State of Maryland – See Department of

General Services General Conditions for Construction Contracts Manual Dated 2013.

SECTION II

A. Warranty: The warranty is to be as designated in the DGS General Conditions for

Construction Contracts Manual, August 2013.

1. All work is to be warranted in writing against defects in materials and workmanship for the entire project, as a whole, for a period of two (2) years from date of substantial completion.

2. Final inspection is to be done by the Contractor, DGS Representative, Using Agency, and / or other State of Maryland Representatives.

SECTION III

A. BIDS:

Note- Refer to the Instructions To Bidders For Construction Projects, Number 3, Components of the Bid; B. Definitions.

1. Submit bids as per the above Section I, Letter B- Description of Work for Item Numbers 1 & 2.

B. Point of Contact:

1. The DGS Project Manager is:

Daniel Placeres, Office: (410) 767-5825

Email: Daniel.Placeres@maryland.gov mailto:Daniel.Placeres@maryland.gov