Carpet Removal RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

2026 PELLSTON

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CARPET

DEMOLITION

Pellston Public Schools June 9, 2026

Questions/Communications to:

Pellston Public Schools Stephen Seeyle, Superintendent 172 Park Street Pellston, MI 49769 P: 231.539.8421 email: sseeyle@pellstonschools.org

PELLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Pellston Public Schools Carpet Demolition/epoxy Coating Project

Proposals for the Pellston Public Schools Carpet Demolition/Epoxy Coating Project will be received by the Pellston Public School District at the Office of the Superintendent, 172 Park Street, Pellston, MI 49769 until Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Any proposal received after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to seek the service of qualified flooring contractors to remove existing hallway carpeting and adhesives then install a new epoxy flooring finish at Pellston Middle/High School. The proposal is to remove existing carpet, cove base and remaining adhesive with chemicals or an approved shot blast preparation to provide an approved finished surface to receive the application of new epoxy flooring as selected by the district.

A pre-bid project review meeting has been planned for June 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Meeting will take place on site at the Central Office, 172 Park St., Pellston, MI. Although it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that the site be visited to verify site limitations, layout and exact condition/location of the project.

An original and one (1) copy of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mr. Stephen Seelye, Superintendent and marked Pellston Public Schools Parking Lot Resurfacing Projects.

The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The district further reserves the right to award the contract to that proposer whose proposal best complies with the project requirements. Proposers may not withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days for the date set for the opening thereof.

Stephen Seelye Superintendent

Dated: 9 June 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND GENERAL INFORAMATION

The Pellston Public School District is requesting responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP) to enter into a contract with a Flooring Contractor to remove the existing hallway carpeting and install a new epoxy flooring finish.

A copy of this RFP can be obtained from the Pellston Public School District www.pellstonschools.org and The State of Michigan SIGMA Website. It is incumbent upon Respondents to check the School District website www.pellstonschools.org for additional information and/or addendums. Questions regarding the substance of the RFP or scope of services must be submitted via e-mail to Stephen Seelye at sseelye@pellstonschools.org the school districts representative on this project. Oral comments are not official responses.

Responses are due prior to the deadline indicated and must be delivered, mailed, or emailed to Pellston Public Schools, 172 Park Street, Pellston, MI 49769. Late responses will not be accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

In this RFP the following definitions shall apply:

“District” means Pellston Public School District;

“District Representative” has the meaning set out in section 1.5;

“Website” means www.pellstonschools.org

“Closing Time” has the meaning set out in section 1.3;

“Contract” means a formal written contract between the District and a Preferred Proponent to undertake the Services, the preferred contract form will be a Pellston Public School Purchase Order.

“Preferred Proponent” means the Proponent selected by the District to enter into negotiations for a Contract;

“Proponent” means an entity that submits a Proposal;

“RFP” means this Request for Proposals;

“Services” has the meaning of any and all construction and administration work necessary to complete this project;

“Site” means the place where the Services are to be performed.

1.3 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

Closing Time and Address for Proposal Delivery

Proposal must be received by the office of:

Office of the Superintendent

172 Park Street.

Pellston, MI 49769

Proposal Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM (Local Time).

Submissions by email will be accepted.

LATE PROPOSALS

Proposals received after the Closing Time will not be accepted or considered. Delays caused by delivery, courier or mail service(s) will not be grounds for an extension of the closing time.

1.4 INFORMATION MEETING

A pre-bid meeting has been planned for June 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Office of the Superintendent, 172 Park St., Pellston, MI. Interested suppliers/contractors are encouraged to attend the site meeting to review the existing conditions. Although it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that the site be visited to verify site limitations, layout and exact location of the project.

1.5 AMMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS

Proposals may be revised by written amendment, delivered to the location set out above, at any time before the closing time but not after. An amendment must be signed by an authorized signatory of the Proponent in the same manner as provided in the original proposals.

All inquiries related to this RFP shall be directed in writing, via e-mail to the person named below (the ‘District Representative”). Information obtained from any person or source other than the District Representative may not be relied upon.

District Representative:

Mr. Stephen Seelye, Superintendent Phone: 231.593.8421 E-mail: sseelye@pellstonschools.org

Inquiries should be made no later than 3 days before Proposal Closing Time. The District reserves the right not to respond to inquiries made within 3 days of Closing Time.

Inquiries and responses will be recorded and posted on the District Website. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to check the Website for Addendums prior to submitting their proposal.

Proponents finding discrepancies or omission in the Contract or RFP or having doubts as to the meaning or intent of any provision should immediately notify the District Representative. If the District determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the District Representative will issue an addendum in accordance with section 1.6. No oral conversation will affect or modify the terms of this RFP or may be relied upon by any Proponent.

1.6 ADDENDA

If the District determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the District Representative will post a written addendum on the Website at www.pellstoneschools.org and upon posting will be deemed to form a part of this RFP. No Amendment of any kind to the RFP is effective unless it is posted in a formal written addendum on the Website.

Upon submitting a Proposal, Proponents will be deemed to have received notice of all addenda that are posted on the Website.

1.7 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE

Proponents will be deemed to have carefully examined the RFP, including any attached schedules, the Contract and the Site (as applicable) prior to preparing and submitting a Proposal with respect to any and all facts which may influence a Proposal.

1.8 STATUS INQUIRIES

All inquiries related to the status of this RFP, including whether or not a Contract has been awarded, should be directed to the District Representative.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM AND CONTENTS

2.1 PACKAGE

Proposals shall be in a sealed package, marked on the outside with the Proponent’s name and title of the Project.

2.2 FORM OF PROPOSAL

Proponents are required to complete the Bid Form attached as “Schedule A”. This form includes the Iran Business Relationship Affidavit and the Familial Disclosure Statement.

2.3 SIGNATURE

The legal name of the person or firm submitting the Proposal should be inserted in Schedule A. The Proposal should be signed by a person authorized to sign on behalf of the Proponent and include the following:

A. If the Proponent is a corporation then the full name of the corporation should be included, together with the names of authorized signatories. The Proposal should be executed by all of the authorized signatories or by one or more of them provided that a copy of the corporate resolution authorizing those persons to execute the Proposal on behalf of the corporation is submitted;

B. If the Proponent is a partnership or joint venture then the name of the partnership or joint venture and the name of each partner or joint venturer should be included and each partner or joint venturer should sign personally (or, if one or more person(s) have signing authority for the partnership or joint venture, the partnership or joint venture should provide evidence to the satisfaction of the District that the person(s) signing have signing authority for the partnership or joint venture). If a partner or joint venture is a corporation then such corporation should sign as indicated in subsection (A) above; or;

C. If the Proponent is an individual, including a sole proprietorship, the name of the individual should be included.

2.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The District may, at its discretion, request clarifications or additional information from a Proponent with respect to any Proposal and may make such requests to only selected Proponents. The District may consider such clarifications or additional information in evaluating a Proposal.

2.5 NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT AND AWARD

If the District selects a Preferred Proponent or Proponents, then it may:

A. Enter into a Contract with the Preferred Proponent(s); or B. Enter into discussions with the Preferred Proponent(s) to clarify any outstanding issues and attempt to finalize the terms of the Contract(s), including financial terms.

If discussions are successful, the District and the Preferred Proponent(s) will finalize the Contract(s); or

C. If at any time the District reasonably forms the opinion that a mutually acceptable agreement is not likely to be reached within a reasonable time, give the preferred Proponent(s) written notice to terminate discussions, in which event the District may then either open discussions with another Proponent or terminate this RFP and retain or obtain the Services in some other manner.

The District is under no obligation to accept any Proposal submitted. The District reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Proposals, or to accept any Proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the District, or cancel the competition at any time without award. Thereafter, the District may issue a new Invitation/Request, sole source or do nothing.

All costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the proposal shall be wholly absorbed by the contractor. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted with this proposal will become the property of the Pellston Public School District unless otherwise requested by the contractor at the time of submission.

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.1 NO DISTRICT OBLIGATION

This RFP is not a tender and does not commit the District in any way to select a Preferred Proponent, or to proceed to negotiations for a Contract, or to award any Contract, and the District reserves the complete right to at any time reject all Proposals, and to terminate this RFP process.

3.2 NO CONTRACT

By submitting a Proposal and participation in the process as outlined in this RFP, Proponents expressly agree that no contract of any kind is formed under, or arises from, this RFP prior to the signing of a formal written Contract.

3.3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Proponents shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships that they may have with the District. If requested by the District, Proponents should provide all pertinent information regarding ownership of their company within forty-eight (48) hours of the District’s request.

3.4 SOLICITATION OF DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS

Proponents and their agents will not contact any Board Member of the District or staff with respect to this RFP at any time prior to the award of a contract or the termination of this RFP. The District may reject the proposal of any Proponent that makes any such contact.

3.5 CONFIDENTIALITY

All submissions become the property of the District and will not be returned to the Proponent. The District will hold all submissions in confidence unless otherwise required by law.

4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4.1 School Carpet Demolition Services will include but not limited to:

1. Remove existing carpet from hallway surfaces as indicated on the attached floor plans. See “Schedule C.” Contractor is responsible for the removed carpet to be taken off site to an approved landfill or recycling center.

2. To remove carpet glue from concrete, use an approved removal system that is approved by the epoxy flooring finish manufacturer. See Epoxy Flooring Specifications “Schedule D”

4.2 Contractors will be responsible for any and all damage due to construction. Any damage caused by the contractor must be repaired within ten (10) working days at the expense of the contractor. If damage occurs, the contractor will be liable for such damage.

4.4 It is expressly agreed and understood that the Contractor is, in all respects, an independent contractor as to work; however, in certain aspects, the Contractor is bound to follow the directions of the District Superintendent or appointed designee at the time of repair and/or construction, and that the Contractor is in no respect an agent, servant or employee of the District.

4.5 The Contractor’s timeliness and delivery of quality products shall be monitored by the

District Superintendent or appointed designee. If at any time the Contractor is performing less than satisfactory work, the Contractor, upon notification by the District Superintendent or appointed designee, shall do whatever is necessary to perform the work properly at no additional cost to the District. Failure to give such notification shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to perform the work at the time and in the manner specified.

5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The selected service provider shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District and its officers, agents, and employees for any and all claims, causes, or actions, and damages of every kind, for injury to or death of any person and damages to property arising out of or in connection with the work done by the Contractor under this contract, and including acts of omissions of the District or its officers, agents, or employees in connection with said contract.

5.2 The District will require proof of professional liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage, workers compensation insurance, general liability and automobile insurance with companies authorized to do business in Michigan, and in amounts meeting or exceeding the amounts listed in Attachment B.

5.3 Each proposal that exceeds $50,000 must be submitted with an attached certified check, money order, or a bid bond from a surety company approved to do business in the State of Michigan, payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the base proposal sum of the work.

5.4 Prior to the execution of the contract, furnish Performance and Payment Bonds covering the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all obligations arising there under. Include cost of bonds in the base proposal. The bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of their power of attorney.

5.5 The successful Contractor, within ten (10) days after the contract award, shall furnish the

District with proof of insurance as stated in Attachment B.

5.6 The District shall be named as additional insured on all policies as directed in Attachment

B. Should any insurance required by this contract lapse, the Contractor shall immediately cease any operations until authorized in writing by the District. If the lapse period extends fifteen (15) days, the contract shall automatically terminate and the Contractor shall be in breach of this contract.

6. AGREEMENT/EXCEPTIONS

6.1 Submission of a proposal indicates the Contractor agrees to the terms, conditions and other provisions contained in the RFP, unless the Contractor clearly and specifically presents in its proposal any exceptions to the terms, conditions, and other provisions contained in the

RFP.

6.2 Exceptions presented in a proposal are not to be considered incorporated into the contract between the District and the selected Contractor unless and until the District agrees to accept such exceptions.

6.3 The selected Contractor must acknowledge and agree that the contract resulting from this RFP include the terms, conditions, and other provisions contained in the RFP, the proposal selected (including any exceptions accepted by the District) which is acceptable to the District and is not in conflict or contravention of the RFP, and any other documents mutually agreed upon by the District and selected Contractor.

6.4 No oral statements or any person shall modify or otherwise change or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the RFP or the resulting contract.

6.5 A formal contract will be negotiated after the selection of a contractor for the services identified in the scope of services by the District.

6.6 The contractor shall not assign the contract or any part thereof to any other person unless such assignment is first approved in writing by the District, it being understood that the contract shall not be assignable unless the proposed assignee is acceptable to the District.

The request for assignment must include evidence that the proposed assignee qualifies under all requirements of the contract and must be addressed as defined in the contract for services.

7. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

One original plus one (copy) of the entire bid package must be submitted to the District as follows:

Pellston Public Schools Carpet Removal Project Pellston Public School District Office of the Superintendent 172 Park Street Pellston, MI 49769

All proposals must be received prior to Tuesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Proposals may be mailed or dropped off at the Office of the Superintendent. Emails of the Proposals are also acceptable and must be received by the District Representative for it to be considered in the RFP process.

SCHEDULE A

2026 PELLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CARPET REMOVAL/EPOXY FINISH PROJECT

BID FORM

TO: Mr. Stephen Seelye, Superintendent Pelston Public School District Pellston, MI 49769

Having carefully reviewed the bidding documents described in the RFP and understanding the scope of work involved in the proposed Bid and those that interface with it, we hereby propose to furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, insurance and services required for the completion of all work required for the Bid indicated in accordance with the RFP.

BASE BID, CARPET REMOVAL/EPOXY FINISH PROJECT:

BIDDERS NAME:

ADDENDA:

And having Received and Examined the Following Addenda: (include date for acknowledgement)

Addendum Number______________, dated__________________________, 2026

Addendum Number______________, dated__________________________, 2026

SUBSTITUTIONS:

The school district will consider substitutions from the original specified materials. The following substitutions for the “Standards” specified are listed herein for consideration, and if accepted, the contract sum may be adjusted in accordance with the following:

______________________________________________Add / Deduct $___________________

______________________________________________Add / Deduct $___________________

CONTRACT:

The undersigned agrees that the above Base Bid Prices shall hold for 60 days and Alternate Prices for 90 days after receipt of proposals, to accept provisions of “Instructions to Bidders”

IRAN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT:

Pursuant to the Michigan Iran Economic Sanctions Act, 2012 P.A. 517, by submitting a bid, proposal or response, Respondent certifies, under civil penalty for false certification, that it is fully eligible to do so under law and that it is not an “Iran Linked Business,” as that term is defined in the Act.

SUBMITTED BY:

Firm Name:

Address:

Email Address:

Signed:

Typed Name:

Date: Title:

Phone: Fax:

If bidder is a Corporation, indicate State of Incorporation:

If a Partnership, give full names of all Partners:

Please submit (1) one original copy and (1) one copy of this proposal. Contractor should retain (1) one copy for your records.

FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

All bidders must complete the following familial disclosure from in compliance with MCL 380.1267 (Public Act 232 of 2004) and attach this information to the bid.

By the attached sworn and notarized statement we are disclosing the following familial relationship(s) that exist between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the board, intermediate school board, or board of directors or the superintendent of the school district, intermediate superintendent of the intermediate school district, or chief executive officer of the public school academy.

The Owner shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Disclose any familial relationship and complete the form below in its entirety:

The following are familial relationships as described above (provide employee name, family contact name, family contact position, and familial relationship or NONE.)

Signature(s): Title: Name of Firm:

STATE OF MICHIGAN

SS COUNTY OF

On this day of ____________, 20____, before me a Notary Public in and for , Said county, personally appeared agent of the said firm

And acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed as such agent.

Notary Public

SCHEDULE B

2026 PELLSTON SCHOOLS

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Worker’s Compensation: State of Michigan Statutory Limits

Employer’s Liability: $500,000 – each accident $500,000 – disease (each employee) $500,000 – disease (policy limit)

The limits for Commercial General Liability insurance including -coverage for Premises-Operations, Independent Contractors’ Protective, Products-Completed Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury and Broad Form Property Damage (including coverage for Explosion, Collapse, and Underground Hazards) shall be as follows:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

Each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

Fire Damage (any one fire) $100,000

Medical Expense (any one person) $5,000

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain during the entire period of construction, a Protective/Contractual Liability policy written in the name of the Owner and Architect with the following limits:

Bodily Injury $1,000,000 – each occurrence Property Damage $1,000,000 – each occurrence Property Damage $1,000,000 – aggregate

Notes;

Products-Completed Operations Insurance shall be maintained for a minimum period of one (1) year after final payment.

The Owner and Architect shall be listed as additional insured. The Owner shall be the certificate holder.

Automobile Liability insurance (owned, non-owned and hired vehicles) for bodily injury and property damage:

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Property Damage $1,000,000

Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage: UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Umbrella/Excess Insurance $2,000,000 – each occurrence $2,000,000 – aggregate

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SCHEDULE C

2026 PELLSTON SCHOOLS

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 09 6723-EPOXY FLOORING

RESUFLOR TOPCOAT METALLIC II

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and provisions of the RFP, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the following:

1. Epoxy flooring system as indicated in the RFP.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The work shall consist of preparation of the substrate, the furnishing and application of an epoxy based multi roller applied flooring system and urethane topcoat. The system shall have the color and texture as specified by the Owner with a nominal thickness of 27 mils. It shall be applied to the prepared area(s) as defined in the plans strictly in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Cove base to be applied throughout the corridors and per manufacturers standard details unless otherwise noted.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Latest edition of Manufacturer's literature including performance data and installation procedures.

B. Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product being used.

C. Samples: A 3 inch square sample of the proposed system. Color, texture, and thickness shall be representative of overall appearance of finished system.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Manufacturer shall have a minimum of 10 years experience in the production, sales, and technical support of epoxy and urethane industrial flooring and related materials.

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B. The Applicator shall have been approved by the flooring system manufacturer in all phases of surface preparation and application of the product specified.

C. No requests for substitutions shall be considered that would change the generic type of the specified System.

D. System shall be in compliance with requirements of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food, Drug Administration (FDA), and local Health Department.

E A pre-installation conference shall be held between Applicator and the Owner to review and clarification of this specification, application procedure, quality control, inspection and acceptance criteria and production schedule.

1.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packing and Shipping

1. All components of the system shall be delivered to the site in the Manufacturer's packaging, clearly identified with the product type and batch number.

B. Storage and Protection

1. The Applicator shall be provided with a storage area for all components. The area shall be between 60 F and 90 F, dry, out of direct sunlight and in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations and relevant health and safety regulations.

2. Copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all components shall be kept on site for review by the Engineer or other personnel.

C. Waste Disposal

1. The Applicator shall be provided with adequate disposal facilities for non-hazardous waste generated during installation of the system.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Site Requirements

1. Application may proceed while air, material and substrate temperatures are between 60 F and 90 F providing the substrate temperature is above the dew point. Outside of this range, the Manufacturer shall be consulted.

2. The relative humidity in the specific location of the application shall be less than 85 % and the surface temperature shall be at least 5 F above the dew point.

3. The Applicator shall ensure that adequate ventilation is available for the work area.

4. The Applicator shall be supplied with adequate lighting equal to the final lighting level during the preparation and installation of the system.

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B. Safety Requirements

1. All open flames and spark-producing equipment shall be removed from the work area prior to commencement of application.

2. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted at the entrances to the work area.

3. The Owner shall be responsible for the removal of foodstuffs from the work area.

4. Non-related personnel in the work area shall be kept to a minimum.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. The Sherwin-Williams Co. warrants that material shipped to buyers at the time of shipment substantially free from material defects and will perform substantially to Sherwin-Williams’ published literature if used in accordance with the latest prescribed procedures and prior to the expiration date.

B. Sherwin-Williams Co. liability with respect to this warranty is strictly limited to the value of the material purchase.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 FLOORING

A. Sherwin-Williams Co., Resuflor Topcoat Metallic II decorative flooring system.

1. System Materials:

a. Primer: Sherwin-Williams Co., Resuflor MPE resin and hardener spread at 250 sq. ft. per gallon.

b. Pigmented Basecoat: Sherwin-Williams Co., Resuflor MPE resin, hardener, and colorant spread at 200 sq. ft. per gallon.

c. Metallic Coat: Sherwin-Williams Co., Resuflor UVE resin, hardener, and metallic pigment at 4-8 fluid oz./mixed gallon UVE spread at 100 sq. ft. per gallon.

d. Topcoat (Satin): Sherwin-Williams Co., Resutile HTS-100 at 600 sq. ft. per pre-measured kit.

e. Alternate Topcoat (Gloss): Sherwin-Williams Co., Resutile HPS-100 at 600 sq.

ft. per pre-measured kit.

2. Patch Materials

a. Shallow Fill and Patching: Use Sherwin-Williams Co., Resuflor Cove Rez.

b. Deep Fill and Sloping Material (over ¼ inch): Use Sherwin-Williams Co., Resufor Screed.

2.2 MANUFACTURER

A. The Sherwin-Williams Co., 95 Goodwin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, Phone:

(860) 528-9838, Fax: (860) 528-2802 B. Manufacturer of Approved System shall be single source and made in the USA.

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2.3 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. System Physical Properties Resuflor Topcoat Metallic II

1. Tensile Strength ASTM D 2370 8,000 psi

2. Adhesion to Concrete ASTM D 4541 450 psi, substrates fails

3. Adhesion to Concrete ASTM D 7234 732 psi, substrate fails

4. Shore Hardness, ASTM D 2240 80-85 @ 1 sec. / 75-

80n @ 15 sec.

5. Abrasion Resistance ASTM D 4060, CS 17 wheel, 1,000 g Load 5.1 mg loss

6. Flammability ASTM D 635 182 mm/min.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, installation tolerances and other conditions affecting flooring performance.

1. Verify that substrates and conditions are satisfactory for flooring installation and comply with requirements specified.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. General

1. New and existing concrete surfaces shall be free of oil, grease, curing compounds, loose particles, moss, algae growth, laitance, friable matter, dirt, and bituminous products.

2. Moisture Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer and as follows.

a. Perform relative humidity test using is situ probes, ASTM F 2170. Proceed with installation only after substrates have a maximum 80% relative humidity level measurement.

b. If the relative humidity exceeds 80% then Sherwin-Williams Co, Resuprime MVP Primer moisture mitigation system must be installed prior to resinous flooring installation. Slab-on grade substrates without a vapor barrier may also require the moisture mitigation system.

3. There shall be no visible moisture present on the surface at the time of application of the system. Compressed oil-free air and/or a light passing of a propane torch may be used to dry the substrate.

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4. Mechanical surface preparation

a. Grind all surfaces to receive flooring system with a mobile, dust recycling machine (Diamatic, Blastrac or equal). All surface and embedded accumulations of paint, toppings hardened concrete layers, laitance, power trowel finishes and other similar surface characteristics shall be completely removed leaving a bare concrete surface having a minimum profile of CSP 3 - 4 as described by the International Concrete Repair Institute.

b. Floor areas inaccessible to the mobile machines shall be mechanically abraded to the same degree of cleanliness, soundness and profile using diamond grinders, needle guns, bush hammers, or other suitable equipment.

c. Where the perimeter of the substrate to be coated is not adjacent to a wall or curb, a minimum 1/4 inch key cut shall be made to properly seat the system, providing a smooth transition between areas. The detail cut shall also apply to drain perimeters and expansion joint edges.

d. Cracks and joints (non-moving) greater than 1/8 inch wide are to be chiseled or chipped-out and repaired per manufacturer’s recommendations.

5. At spalled or worn areas, mechanically remove loose or delaminated concrete to a sound concrete and patch per manufactures recommendations.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. General

1. The system shall be applied in four distinct steps as listed below:

a. Substrate preparation

b. Priming

c. Pigmented Basecoat application

d. Metallic coat application

e. Topcoat application

2. Immediately prior to the application of any component of the system, the surface shall be dry and any remaining dust or loose particles shall be removed using a vacuum or clean, dry, oil-free compressed air.

3. The handling, mixing and addition of components shall be performed in a safe manner to achieve the desired results in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.

4. The system shall follow the contour of the substrate unless pitching or other leveling work has been specified by the Architect.

5. A neat finish with well-defined boundaries and straight edges shall be provided by the Applicator.

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3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Tests, Inspection

1. The following tests shall be conducted by the Applicator:

a. Temperature

1. Air, substrate temperatures and, if applicable, dew point.

a. Coverage Rates

1. Rates for all layers shall be monitored by checking quantity of material used against the area covered.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Cure flooring material in compliance with manufacturer’s directions, taking care to prevent their contamination during stages of application and prior to completion of the curing process.

B. Remove masking. Perform detail cleaning at floor termination, to leave cleanable surface for subsequent work of other sections.

SCHEDULE D

2026 PELLSTON SCHOOLS

CARPET REMOVAL PROJECT

Part 1 – GENERAL

1.1 See attached First and Second Floor Plans Drawing.

Owner Polygon

Owner Polygon