SOWflooring.doc

Installation of Flooring 1.

Scope of Work

1.01 The 90th Medical Group (MDG), 6900 Alden Drive, F. E. Warren AFB, WY 82005 is seeking support for the installation of flooring in throughout the facility. The efforts include removal and replacement of carpet, and overlaying of vinyl.

1.02 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, new materials, tools, and equipment to complete the work. Daily disposal of scrap material shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.03 The 90 MDG staff, patients, and visitors will occupy the facility during this project. The work shall, be completed with minimal disturbance to the daily operations of the clinic.

1.04 The contractor shall take appropriate step to ensure surrounding areas are maintained free of dust and debris resulting from the construction effort. Compliance with infectious control measures is mandatory. Preliminary assessment: High Risk, Class III, project.

1.05 The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property (including personal property) that occur as a result of the contractor’s fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, workers, public, and property of others.

1.06 The contractor’s work shall be in compliance with the Standard for Installation Specification of Commercial Carpet, Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) 104, State, Federal and local codes and policies.

1.07 The contractor shall be responsible for the moving of furniture and equipment to support installation of flooring. Medical equipment and computers will be removed by the clinic staff.

1.08 The contractor shall be responsible for any touch up painting required as a result of the removal of old cove base and installation of new. Area shall be textured and painted to match existing wall color prior to installation of the new cove base.

2.

Materials and Description of Work

2.01 The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines for the requirements necessary for project as provided under this solicitation. The work shall consist of furnishing labor, services, equipment and all other incidental items.

2.02 Cut vinyl-flooring cove at floor/wall interface. Remove vinyl from wall.

2.03 MSDS sheets for all adhesives shall be provided to the 90 MDG Facility Manager for review and acceptance.

2.04 The contractor shall be responsible for the repair of wall damage. This shall include texturing and paint to match.

2.05 The contractor shall provide recommendation and color samples for review by the 90 MDG.

2.06 Carpet squares (30” x 30”) shall be used for this project. Carpet pile Antron Legacy Nylon, 70 percent solution dyed, 30 percent yarn dyed. Style: 01343 – Waterstone, Color: 69503 – Reich or equivalent. Any change to this selection shall be approved by the 90th Medical Group Facility Manager. Suggested source: Tandus Brands.

2.07 Replacement sheet vinyl shall be Armstrong Medintech, Color: Campannula Buff, Stock #88486. No changes to this selection shall be approved.

3.0 Installation Specifications

3.01 FLOOR COVERING. The floor covering shall be installed with an adhesive as called out by the carpet and/or tile manufacture. As required, hot melt adhesive tape or similar product recommended by the carpet and/or vinyl floor manufacture for taping seams and butting cut edges at backing to form secure seams and prevent pile loss at seams. Prepare floor as recommended by floor covering manufacture. Sub-floor shall be level within ¼ inch in all directions. Sand or grind protrusions, bumps or ridges. Patch and repair cracks and rough surfaces. Fill depressions. Comply with floor covering manufacturers recommendations for seam locations and direction of carpet; maintain uniformity of carpet direction and lay of pile. At doorways, center seams under door in closed position. Do not bridge building expansion joints with continuous carpet. Cut and fit covering to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edging, thresholds, and nosing. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by floor covering manufacture. Extend floor covering into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves and similar openings. Remove visible adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by floor covering manufacture. Remove protruding yarns from carpet surface. Vacuum carpet and clean vinyl floor covering.

3.02 VINYL COVE BASE: Vinyl cove molding shall be installed using 4 feet sections, or rolled base molding in carpeted areas. For end-of-runs and joints, butt base molding and cut to avoid gaps. At inside corners, run molding into adjacent wall and cut. Second piece of molding will be carved and butted to form a seamless connection at the corner. For outside corners, wrap base molding around the corner. Seams shall be no less than 12 inches away from corner wraps. Adhesive shall be applied to the back of the base molding using a notched trowel and spread to cover the entire area that will contact the wall. All seams shall be cut square to form a seamless interface.

3.03 The Contractor shall supervise and be responsible for the proper locations and installation of all items. Attached room size and floor covering is for informational purposes. The contractor shall be responsible to verify room measurements.

3.04 The contractor shall be limited to work hours of 7:30 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal and military holidays. Any request by the contractor for other work hours/days must be made in writing to the Contracting Office and coordinated through the 90 MDG Facility Manager and/or their representative. The 90 MDG has sole discretion as to whether such requests for other work hours/days will be granted.

3.05 The contractor shall provide advance notice to the 90 MDG Facility Manager of its intention to begin work in a patient treatment area, or Pharmacy. This advance notice shall be provided no less than 24-hours prior to initiating any work in these areas.

3.06 The Contractor shall conduct his operations under the contract in such a manner as to allow, at all times during the performance of the work, ingress and egress for the building occupants. The Contractor shall notify and cooperate with the 90 MDG Facility Manager to coordinate this condition.

3.07 The Contractor shall protect and be responsible for the existing building, facilities, and improvements within the areas of his operations under this contract. Should any portion of the existing buildings or areas be damaged, disturbed, or otherwise affected due to the work of the Contract, the Contractor shall report the conditions and circumstances to the Facility Manager. The contractor shall be responsible to make all necessary repairs and replacements to such damaged work at his own expense and with new materials to match the existing work in every respect, as approved by the Contracting Officer and the 90 MDG.

3.08 All work shall be completed by an experienced and capable worker. Work shall be accomplished in a neat, clean, and professional manner.

3.09 All workers shall receive a HIPAA/Safety Briefing prior to starting work within the clinic. The HIPAA Office and/or the Facility Manager will provide the briefings.

4.

Performance of work and clean-up

4.01 The work shall be conducted efficiently at the least inconvenience to the occupants of the 90 MDG clinic.

4.02 All materials removed by the Contractor shall become the property and or responsibility of Contractor to dispose of legally and daily.

4.03 Any damage caused by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be the Contractor’s exclusive responsibility to repair or replace.

4.04 The Contractor shall develop a completion schedule to follow for the specified work, contingent upon acceptance and approval by the Contracting Office and the 90 MDG.

5.

Guarantee

5.01 The Contractor guarantees that all installed materials and equipment are new free of defects and were installed in a professional manner.

5.02 In the case of labor, installation, or workmanship defects the Contractor will provide a one-year warranty at no cost to the 90 MDG.

5.03 In the event of a claim of a warranted defect, the 90 MDG shall notify the Contracting Office in writing. The 90 MDG shall receive notice from the Contracting Office within ten working days of receipt of claim the proposed remedy and time frame work will be completed, and how the proposed completion will be accomplished.

6.0 Time of Completion

All work shall be completed within 270 days.

7.0 Pay Requests

The contractor shall submit pay requests under the terms and conditions of their contract with the United States Air Force.

8.0 Other Conditions

8.01 The 90 MDG reserves the rights to accept, reject, or amend all bids for materials purchased for this project.

8.02 The 90 MDG reserves the right to periodically inspect the work throughout the course of the contract. All clarifications, questions, etc., shall be presented to the Contracting Office in writing. All written directives from the contracting officer will be binding upon the contractor and 90 MDG.

4/16/2009