SOW_DFAC_Carpet_Installation.docx

Knight’s Table Dining Facility Statement of Work: DFAC Carpet installation

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation and all other items and services for delivery, removal/disposal of existing carpeting and padding, and the installation of new carpeting and base, to include leveling of floors if necessary at Bldg 934on RAF Lakenheath. Contractor shall conform to all requirements listed in the statement of work. The contractor shall also comply with local laws regarding disposal of old carpeting and associated materials.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SUPPLIES: Carpeting shall be 2.8 mm thick, tessera carpet titles with two colors, ruby and glacier; acoustic backing, 9-10mm. Approximately 600 square meters to cover 2 dining rooms and two offices. DV Dining room will receive glacier tessera carpet along with the two offices. Main dining room (booth side) will receive ruby glacier tessera carpet. Contractor shall supply all bonding and transition strips color to match base as required for carpet installation.

2.2 INSTALLATION: Contractor shall remove existing carpet. All removed carpet material shall be disposed of through a certified reclamation facility by the contractor. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating all necessary labor, preparation and transportation of taken up material to a certified recycling facility so it shall not end up in a landfill.

2.2.1 All surfaces shall be completely dry and clear of all loose floor tile, dirt, oil, wax, grease, and free from all other debris and from foreign matter. All holes or openings in the floor not necessary to remain shall be filled so floor surfaces are structurally firm and level before installation.

2.2.2 The contractor is responsible for the storage and safekeeping of all material to be used in the work including the purchase of all carpet, adhesives, transition strips, and other sundry items.

2.2.3 Installer must make every attempt to protect all government and non-government property and personnel on base from inconvenience and damage or injury.

2.2.4 The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include: Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed, doors shall be kept closed when air-conditioning or heating systems are running except when opened to move materials or enter or exit the work area. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

2.2.5 Furniture shall be moved out of the way, without causing damage to the furniture or facility, to facilitate carpet removal and installation. Furniture shall then be replaced by the contractor.

2.2.6 All products shall be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, as well as be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards related to environmental matters.

2.2.7 Installer shall validate all underlay requirements in prior to installation; installer shall be responsible for excess underlay purchased and disposal.

2.2.8 Installer shall cut and position carpet to ensure that patterns are carefully matched. Installer shall vacuum clean substrate. Spread releasable adhesive in quantity recommended by manufacturer, after any required priming, to ensure proper adhesion over full area of installation.

2.2.9 All carpet shall be installed with full spread glue method unless otherwise noted.

2.2.10 Carpet shall be extended under open-bottomed obstructions and under removable flanges and furnishings and into alcoves and closets of each space. Carpet shall be cut and fit neatly around projections through floor and to walls and other vertical surfaces.

2.2.11 Seams shall be straight, not overlapped or peaked, and free of gaps so as not to detract from the appearance of the carpet, nor to decrease its life expectancy.

2.2.12 Seams shall not be noticeable and are to be kept out of main traffic areas.

2.2.13 Carpet pattern shall run parallel to walls.

2.2.14 Installer shall not change run of pile in any one room or from one room to the next where continuous through a wall opening.

2.2.15 Transition strips shall be installed where carpeting terminates at other floor coverings. Full length pieces shall be used only and shall butt tight to vertical surfaces. Where splicing cannot be avoided, ends shall butt tight and flush.

2.2.16 In doorways, carpet shall be placed under removable thresholds. If there are none existing, contractor shall supply and install them.

2.2.17 Fit joints of rubber cove base tight and vertical. Maintain minimum measurement of 18 inches between joints. Miter internal corner and use pre-molded sections for external corners and exposed ends. Base to be installed on a solid backing and should be adhered tightly to wall and floor surfaces. Scribe and fit to door frames and other obstructions. Horizontal variation should not be more than 1/8” over ten feet. All adhesives shall be removed from floor, base, and wall surface without damage. Same standards to be used for carpet base or wood base.

2.2.18 Following installation, entire surface of carpet shall be vacuumed clean. Any carpet soiled during or after installation, and prior to final acceptance shall be thoroughly cleaned, using materials and procedures recommended by the manufacturer.

2.2.19 Installer is to provide all remaining materials not installed for the facility to be used for future patching.

2.2.20 Remove all equipment, drums, containers, and all other construction material upon completion of contract.

3. Delivery: Delivery and installation shall be completed within 60 calendar/business days from contract award.

3.1 Delivery and installation shall take place during the scheduled times and dates coordinated with the Governments POC, MSgt Lauralee Okoniewski, who can be reached at 01638522915.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The government shall periodically inspect the contractor during installation. Any discrepancies discovered shall be reported to the contractor for remedial action. Any remedial action shall be carried out prior to completion of installation, or earlier depending on the nature of the discrepancy. The government’s representative shall have the final decision on the acceptance of work carried out. Job is considered finished after a walk through has been accomplished with the Commandant and a representative from Civil Engineering to determine any punch list items and those items have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Commandant and Civil Engineering.