BC-745-200-003 SPEC.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

PROJECT MANUAL

TO

REPLACE EXTERIOR SEALANTS

ESSEX / ROSEDALE

DISTRICT COURT & MULTI SERVICE CENTER

8914 KELSO DRIVE

ESSEX, MARYLAND 21221

FOR THE

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

PROJECT NUMBER: BC-745-200-003

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Category III “small procurement”

DATE: October 7, 2019

“Minority Business Enterprises are Encouraged to respond to this Solicitation Notice”

STATE OF MARYLAND

Department of General Services Board of Public Works Ellington E. Churchill, Secretary Larry T. Hogan, Governor 301 West Preston Street Peter Franchot, Comptroller Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Nancy K. Kopp, Treasurer

PROJECT NUMBER: BC-745-200-003

PROJECT NAME: REPLACE EXTERIOR SEALANTS

PROJECT LOCATION: ESSEX DISTRICT COURT / MULTI-SERVICE CENTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

- Notice To Bidders - Solicitation Fact Sheet (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (March 2007) (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- General Conditions for Construction Contracts (August 2013) (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- Bid Proposal Affidavit (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- Contractors Questionnaire

- Bid Bond, if applicable (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Procedures (July 2014) (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- MBE Attachment D-1A Forms (eMarylandMarketplace attachment)

- List of Prevailing Wage Rates, if applicable

- Addenda, if any (eMarylandMarketplace 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).

Contents:

Detailed Specifications – 7 pages Attachment A - 1 page

SCOPE OF WORK

REPLACE EXTERIOR SEALANTS

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (FOM)

ESSEX / ROSEDALE

DISTRICT COURT & MULTI SERVICE CENTER

8914 KELSO DRIVE

ESSEX, MARYLAND 21221

BC-745-200-003

A. General Scope of Work:

The successful contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and miscellany required to reseal expansion and controls joints and reseal all doors, windows and vents at the Essex / Rosedale District Court / Multi-Service Center.

B. Description of Work:

1. The work to be accomplished under this contract is located at the Essex / Rosedale

District Court / Multi-Service Center located at 8914 Kelso Drive, Essex, Maryland 21221. It consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services necessary and incidental to the completion of the work described therein.

2. Total Bid: Remove all sealant and backing materials at control joints and replace with new AND remove all sealant and backing materials at windows, doors and vents and replace with new.

3. All work shall be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the date designated by the notice to proceed.

C. Site Conditions:

1. The work covered by this specification is in an occupied facility.

2. The contractor shall at all times keep the premises as clean as possible and free from an accumulation of waste materials and rubbish. At the completion of the work, all rubbish, tools and surplus materials shall be removed, and the work area left completely clean.

3. The contractor shall leave no area unsafe or unsecure at the end of the working day.

4. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility, to field verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to bidding and ordering materials.

5. The contractor shall repair and restore to its original condition any equipment, materials or surfaces, damaged as a result of their operations during this contract.

6. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for any loss or damage to his own materials, supplies or equipment and to the personnel property of their employees while they are on State premises.

7. The contractor shall be solely responsible for any damage to the building or its contents and for any loss or damage to any property belonging to the owner or the owner’s employees when such loss or damage may be attributable to their actions or negligence or the actions of their employees.

D. Materials:

1. Exterior Perimeter sealant around windows, doors, louvers and vents to be Tremco Spectrem 2, or approved equal

2. Window, door, louver and vent backer rod to be closed-cell, polyethylene that is compatible with sealant.

3. Sealant color to match door, window, louver, vent frames.

4. Exterior joints in vertical, masonry sealant to be Tremco Spectrem 4 – TS, or approved equal.

5. Joint backer rod to be closed-cell or soft rod polyethylene foam rod compatible with sealant and sized according to as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

6. Use joint cleaners as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

7. Non-staining and non-absorbent masking tape to prevent sealant from damaging adjacent surfaces.

8. If necessary, use a bond breaker tape to prevent sealant contact with adjacent materials that would be detrimental to sealant performance.

9. Provide all other materials that are not specifically described herein but required for a complete and proper project.

10. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check / confirm the exact measurements and material quantities to his satisfaction prior to bidding. Any materials that have not been specifically mentioned but are necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory completion of the project shall be supplied by the contractor as if herein specified

11. Delivery, storage and handling.

a. All materials to be delivered to the site in their original, unopened and undamaged condition.

b. Materials to be stored in a warm, dry, well ventilated and weather-tight area per the systems manufacturer’s written instructions.

c. Protect all materials from damage while on site.

E. Preparation:

WINDOW, DOOR, LOUVER, EXPANSION & CONTROL JOINT SEALANT

1. Prepare surfaces to receive sealants in accord with sealant manufacturer's instructions and recommendations except where more stringent requirements are indicated.

2. Thoroughly clean joint surfaces using cleaners approved by sealant manufacturer whether primers are required or not.

a. Remove all traces of previous sealant and joint backer by mechanical methods, such as by cutting, grinding and wire brushing, in manner not damaging to surrounding surfaces.

b. Remove paints from joint surfaces except for permanent, protective coatings tested and approved for sealant adhesion and compatibility by sealant manufacturer.

c. Remove wax, oil, grease, dirt film residues, temporary protective coatings and other residues by wiping with cleaner recommended for that purpose. Use clean, white, lint-free cloths and change cloths frequently.

d. Remove dust by blowing clean with oil-free, compressed air.

3. Provide joint backer material uniformly to depth required by sealant manufacturer for proper joint design using a blunt instrument.

a. Fit securely by compressing backer material 25 percent to 50 percent so no displacement occurs during tooling.

b. Avoid stretching or twisting joint backer.

4. Provide bond-breaker where recommended by sealant manufacturer, adhering strictly to the manufacturers installation requirements.

5. Prime joint substrates where required.

a. Use and apply primer according to sealant manufacturers recommendations.

b. Confine primers to sealant bond surfaces; do not allow spillage or migration onto adjoining surfaces.

6. Taping:

a. Use masking tape where required to prevent sealant or primer contact with adjoining surfaces that would be permanently stained or otherwise damaged by such contact or the cleaning methods required for removal.

b. Apply tape so as not to shift readily and remove tape immediately after tooling without disturbing joint seal.

F. Installation:

WINDOW, DOOR, LOUVER, EXPANSION & CONTROL JOINT SEALANT

1. Provide an approved sealant system in strict accord with the manufacturer's recommendations as approved by the Architect.

2. Install sealants immediately after joint preparation.

3. Mix and apply multi-component sealants in accord with manufacturer's printed instructions.

4. Install sealants to fill joints completely from the back, without voids or entrapped air, using proven techniques, proper nozzles and sufficient force that result in sealants directly contacting and fully wetting joint surfaces.

5. Install sealants to uniform cross-sectional shapes with depths relative to joint widths that allow optimum sealant movement capability as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

6. Tool sealants in manner that forces sealant against back of joint, ensures firm, full contact at joint interfaces and leaves a finish that is smooth, uniform and free of ridges, wrinkles, sags, air pockets and embedded impurities.

a. Dry tooling is preferred; tooling liquids that are non-staining, non-damaging to adjacent surfaces and approved by sealant manufacturer may be used if necessary when care is taken to ensure that the liquid does not contact joint surfaces before the sealant.

b. Provide concave tooled joints unless otherwise indicated to provide flush tooling or recessed tooling.

c. Provide recessed tooled joints where the outer face of substrate is irregular.

7. Remove sealant from adjacent surfaces in accord with sealant and substrate manufacturer recommendations as work progresses.

8. Protect joint sealants from contact with contaminating substances and from damages.

Cut out, remove and replace contaminated or damaged sealants, immediately, so that they are without contamination or damage at time of substantial completion.

G. Environmentally Hazardous Materials:

Note: If at any time during the performance of the work required by the contract, the contractor finds or has reason to suspect the presence, in any work area, of environmentally hazardous materials, other than those that may be addressed in the specifications and/or drawings, they shall immediately notify the Using Agency Representative, Contract Monitor or Construction Inspector. This notification shall also be in writing, setting forth any observations/suspicions and requesting instructions. At the same time, the contractor shall withdraw all of their personnel from the potentially contaminated area.

H. Submittals:

1. Submittal Procedures: Refer to General Conditions for Submittal procedures.

2. Product Data: Submit data on product selected for use in the project.

3. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit installation procedures for products selected for use, manufacturer's installation instructions

I. Site Inspection:

1. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference and familiarize themselves with all requirements for the project. All dimensions and information given are approximate and provided to potentially assist the contractor and are not intended to define the project. The contractor should visit the jobsite to familiarize himself with the project and to make any necessary calculations for a complete project.

2. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the successful bidder from complying with the requirements of this specification at no added cost to the State.

3. Any site visit requiring access to the interior of the building (other than the pre-bid conference) must be arranged in advance with the facility maintenance supervisor listed in section L of this specification.

J. Regulations and Code Requirements:

The contractor’s labor, materials, supplies and/or equipment shall comply with the most updated versions of the following codes and regulations. In addition, all work shall be in accordance with the requirements of all local codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction over the work preformed.

1. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

2. International Building Code (IBC)

3. The Masonry Society, Building Code for Masonry Structures (TMS MSJC)

K. Bids: Submit bids as follows:

1. Total Bid shall be the lump sum total for all work herein described.

2. The contract shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total bid.

L. Hours and Point of Contact:

1. The work hours of the facility are Monday through Friday; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

2. Points of Contact for the Essex District Court / Multi-Service Center are as follows:

a. Mr. James Roberts, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, 410-238-5550

b. Email: james.roberts@maryland.gov

c. Mr. Michael Ireland, FOM Regional Manager, 410-996-2840

d. Email: Michael.ireland@maryland.gov

3. Point of Contact for DGS (Project Manager) is as follows:

a. Mr. Ken Klepsig, 410-767-8624.

b. Email: Kenneth.klepsig1@maryland.gov

L. Warranty:

1. The contractor shall submit a written two (2) year warranty covering all work performed.

2. Contractor to forward all manufacturer’s warranties to the using agency.

3. Final inspection shall be done by the contractor, using agency representatives and DGS representatives.