C04 Attachment 3 - SOW-SPECS - 1240LT26Q0080.pdf

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project includes renovating the mechanical room specified in specifications and drawings. Work includes the repair of the damaged floor and subfloor and the installation of new laminate flooring, the installation and plumbing of a new mop sink and replumbing the existing water heater TPR valve water line and the furnace condensate water line to the existing grey water drain line within the crawl space.

B. Quantities associated with this work are identified in the Schedule of Items.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project is located at the Duchesne District Office, 85 West Main St. in Duchesne.

Utah.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Water is available at the site for construction purposes.

2. Toilet facilities is available at the site

3. Electricity is available

1.4 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers.

B. No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

1.5 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.6 START DATE

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A. Summer 2026

1.7 SITE VISIT:

A. A site visit is scheduled for June 4th, at 10:00am MT.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. 30 Calendar Days

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

000001- Section C 011900 –Mobilization 017320 – Selective Demo 061000 – Rough Carpentry 096516 – Resilient Sheet Flooring 220500 – Common Work for Plumbing

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May 2026

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USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

Duchesne District Office Furnace and Carpet Replacement

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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Duchesne District Office Furnace and Carpet Replacement

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

Initial Review: Allow 5 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

Allow 5 days for processing each re-submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

Project name.

Date.

Name and address of Contractor.

Name of manufacturer.

Unique identifier, including revision number.

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Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PRODUCTS

ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

Include the following information, as applicable:

Manufacturer's written recommendations.

Manufacturer's product specifications.

Manufacturer's installation instructions.

Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

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INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

CO will not return copies.

Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality

Control."

Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

EXECUTION

GENERAL

Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided

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below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution.

Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

Spec.

Section Section Title

Sub-sec-tion

Required Submittal

096530 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories 1.2A Product Data 097200 Wall Coverings – FRP 1.3A Product Data & Color Samples 235400 Furnaces 1.2A Product Data 235400 Furnaces 1.2B Operation and Maintenance Data 235400 Furnaces 1.2C Warranty

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DUCHESNE OFFICE CARPET AND FURNACE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 017320 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

This Section includes demolition and removal of the following:

Selected site elements (carpet, wall base,carpet, and miscellaneous byproducts) Repair procedures for selective demolition operations.

See Division 15 Sections for demolishing, cutting, patching, or relocating mechanical items.

See Division 16 Sections for demolishing, cutting, patching, or relocating electrical items.

DEFINITIONS

Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

Remove and Salvage: Detach items from existing construction and deliver them to Government.

Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare them for reuse, and reinstall them where indicated.

Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Government property, demolished materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from Project site.

SUBMITTALS

Proposed Control Measures: Submit statement or drawing that indicates the measures proposed for use, proposed locations, and proposed time frame for their operation.

Identify options if proposed measures are later determined to be inadequate. Include measures for the following:

Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities: Indicate detailed sequence of selective demolition and removal work, with starting and ending dates for each activity, interruption of utility services, use of elevator and stairs, and locations of temporary partitions and means of egress.

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Predemolition Photographs or Videotape: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements that might be misconstrued as damage caused by selective demolition operations. Submit before Work begins.

Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed to accept hazardous wastes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.

Predemolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

PROJECT CONDITIONS

Government will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Government operations will not be disrupted.

Provide not less than 72 hours' notice to CO of activities that will affect Government operations.

Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities.

Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from authorities having jurisdiction.

Government assumes no responsibility for condition of areas to be selectively demolished.

Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by

Government as far as practical.

Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted.

Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

WARRANTY

Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

If possible, retain original Installer or fabricator to patch the exposed Work listed below that is damaged during selective demolition. If it is impossible to engage original Installer or fabricator, engage another recognized experienced and specialized firm.

PRODUCTS

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

EXECUTION

EXAMINATION

Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and reinstalled and items to be removed and salvaged.

When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict. Promptly submit a written report to CO.

UTILITY SERVICES

Existing Utilities: Maintain services indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or operating facilities unless authorized in writing by CO and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide temporary services during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to CO and to authorities having jurisdiction.

Provide at least 72] hours' notice to CO if shutdown of service is required during changeover.

Utility Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utilities serving areas to be selectively demolished.

Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.

If utility services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide temporary utilities before proceeding with selective demolition that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of service to other parts of building.

Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit after bypassing.

PREPARATION

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Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, walkways, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from CO and authorities having jurisdiction.

Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and covered passageways, where required by authorities having jurisdiction.

Protect existing site improvements, appurtenances, and landscaping to remain.

Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of existing building and construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

Temporary Partitions: Erect and maintain dustproof partitions and temporary enclosures to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas from fumes and noise.

Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain interior and exterior shoring, bracing, or structural support to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

POLLUTION CONTROLS

Dust Control: Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit spread of dust and dirt. Comply with governing environmental-protection regulations.

Wet mop floors to eliminate trackable dirt and wipe down walls and doors of demolition enclosure. Vacuum carpeted areas.

Disposal: Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.

Cleaning: Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations.

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Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

Existing Facilities: Comply with CO’s requirements for using and protecting elevators, stairs, walkways, loading docks, building entries, and other building facilities during selective demolition operations.

Removed and Salvaged Items:

Clean salvaged items.

Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.

Store items in a secure area until delivery to Government.

Transport items to Government storage area designated by CO.

Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

Removed and Reinstalled Items:

Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse. Paint equipment to match new equipment.

Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make item functional for use indicated.

Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by CO, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition [and cleaned] and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

PATCHING AND REPAIRS

General: Promptly repair damage to adjacent construction caused by selective demolition operations.

Repairs: Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

Completely fill holes and depressions in existing masonry walls that are to remain with an approved masonry patching material applied according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

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Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining construction in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are demolished extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish color, texture, and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

General: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Government property and legally disposes of them.

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DUCHESNE OFFICE CARPET AND FURNACE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 096530 - RESILIENT WALL BASE AND ACCESSORIES

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

2.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Wall base.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 1 Section "LEED Requirements" for additional LEED requirements.

2.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

2.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store resilient products and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) or more than 90 deg F (32 deg C).

2.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than [70 deg F (21 deg C)] or more than [95 deg F (35 deg C)], in spaces to receive floor tile during the following time periods:

1. 48 hours before installation.

2. During installation.

3. 48 hours after installation.

B. After postinstallation period, maintain temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than [55 deg F (13 deg C)] or more than [95 deg F (35 deg C)]

C. Install resilient products after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed.

2.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this section. Payment will be included at the contract unit price as shown on the Schedule of Items for 096810 Carpet Tiles.

PART 3 - PRODUCTS

3.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the products listed in other Part 2 articles.

3.2 COLORS AND PATTERNS

A. Colors and Patterns: [As selected by COR from manufacturer's full range]

3.3 RESILIENT WALL BASE

A. Wall Base: ASTM F 1861.

1. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.;

2. Azrock Commercial Flooring, DOMCO;

3. Johnsonite;

B. Type (Material Requirement): TS (rubber, vulcanized thermoset)

C. Group (Manufacturing Method): [I (solid, homogeneous) or II (layered)]

D. Style: [Cove (with top-set toe)]

E. Minimum Thickness: [0.125 inch (3.2 mm)]

F. Height: 4.5 inches

G. Lengths: coils in manufacturer's standard length

H. Outside Corners: Job formed

I. Inside Corners: Job formed

J. Surface: Smooth.

3.4 INSTALLATION MATERIALS

A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or blended hydraulic cement based formulation provided or approved by resilient product manufacturers for applications indicated.

B. Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit resilient products and substrate conditions indicated.

1. Use adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24):

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a. Cove Base Adhesives: 50 g/L.

b. Rubber Floor Adhesives: 60 g/L.

PART 4 - EXECUTION

4.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, moisture content, and other conditions affecting performance.

1. Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other requirements specified in other Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere with adhesion of resilient products.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

4.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written recommendations to ensure adhesion of resilient products.

B. Concrete Substrates for Stair Accessories: Prepare according to ASTM F 710.

1. Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners.

2. Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer.

Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.

3. Moisture Testing:

a. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with installation only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of [3 lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m)] in 24 hours.

b. Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing.

C. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

D. Use trowelable leveling and patching compound to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

E. Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation.

1. Do not install resilient products until they are the same temperature as the space where they are to be installed.

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F. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, and dust. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

4.3 RESILIENT WALL BASE INSTALLATION

A. Apply wall base to walls, columns, pilasters, casework and cabinets in toe spaces, and other permanent fixtures in rooms and areas where base is required.

B. Install wall base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned.

C. Tightly adhere wall base to substrate throughout length of each piece, with base in continuous contact with horizontal and vertical substrates.

D. Do not stretch wall base during installation.

E. On masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates, fill voids along top edge of wall base with manufacturer's recommended adhesive filler material.

F. Job-Formed Corners:

1. Outside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form without producing discoloration (whitening) at bends. Shave back of base at points where bends occur and remove strips perpendicular to length of base that are only deep enough to produce a snug fit without removing more than half the wall base thickness.

2. Inside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form by cutting an inverted V-shaped notch in toe of wall base at the point where corner is formed. Shave back of base where necessary to produce a snug fit to substrate.

4.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Perform the following operations immediately after completing resilient product installation:

1. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces.

2. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly.

3. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil.

a. Do not wash surfaces until after time period recommended by manufacturer.

B. Protect resilient products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period. Use protection methods recommended in writing by manufacturer.

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Duchesne District Office Furnace and Carpet Replacement

SECTION 096810 - CARPET TILE

PART 5 - GENERAL

5.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes carpet tile and installation.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 09 Section "Resilient Wall Base and Accessories" for resilient wall base and accessories installed with carpet tile.

5.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include manufacturer's written data on physical characteristics, durability, and fade resistance. Include installation methods.

B. Samples: For each of the following products and for each color and texture required.

Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample.

2. Exposed Edge Stripping and Accessory: 12-inch- long Samples.

C. Maintenance Data: For carpet tile to include in maintenance manuals specified in Division 1. Include the following:

1. Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule.

2. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile.

5.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is certified by the Floor Covering Installation Board or who can demonstrate compliance with its certification program requirements.

B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide products with the critical radiant flux classification indicated in Part 2, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 648 by an independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Product Options: Products and manufacturers named in Part 2 establish requirements for product quality in terms of appearance, construction, and performance. Other manufacturers' products comparable in quality to named products and complying with requirements may be considered.

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5.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 5, "Storage and Handling."

5.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 6.1, "Site Conditions; Temperature and Humidity."

B. Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet tile until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use.

C. Do not install carpet tile over concrete slabs until slabs have cured and are sufficiently dry to bond with adhesive and concrete slabs have pH range recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tile, install carpet tile before installing these items.

5.6 WARRANTY

A. General Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive Owner of other rights Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Special Carpet Tile Warranty: Written warranty, signed by carpet tile manufacturer agreeing to replace carpet tile that does not comply with requirements or that fails within specified warranty period. Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse. Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent loss of face fiber, edge raveling, snags, runs, and delamination.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion.

5.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 10 sq. yd.

5.8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be separate measurement or payment for work in this section in the schedule of items.

PART 6 - PRODUCTS

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6.1 CARPET TILE

A. Basis of Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the following (or approved equal):

1. Collins and Aikman

2. Source: Tandus, Corp, 311 Smith Industrial Road PO Box 1447 Dalton, GA , 1-

800-248-2878

3. Or approved equal acceptable to Contracting Officer.

B. Available with Recycled Content: Yes

C. Construction Type: Accuweave Patterned loop.

D. Gauge: 1/12.

E. Stitches per inch: 10.0

F. Pile Height Average: 0.187 inch

G. Fiber System: TDX Nylon.

H. Dye Method: 65% Solution Dyed / 35% Yarn Dyed

I. Face Weight: Carpet Tile – 20 oz. per sq. yd.

J. Backing: ER3 Modular tile 18” x 18”, Non-Woven Synthetic fiber

K. Warranty: 15 year

6.2 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided by or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

B. Adhesives: Water-resistant, mildew-resistant, nonstaining type to suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and that is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

PART 7 - EXECUTION

7.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Verify that substrates and conditions are satisfactory for carpet tile installation and comply with requirements specified.

B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following:

1. Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and

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dryness characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

7.2 PREPARATION

A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 6.2, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive carpet tile installation.

B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, or dust. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

7.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with CRI 104 requirements for Carpet Tile.

B. Installation Method: As recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

C. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

D. Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

E. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device.

F. Install pattern parallel to walls and borders.

7.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile:

1. Remove excess adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

2. Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface.

3. Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element.

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B. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with CRI 104, Section 15, "Protection of Indoor Installations."

C. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer.

END OF SECTION 096810

Jan 2011