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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CARPET REMOV AL/INST ALLA TION, COVEBASE REMOV AL/INSTALLA TION

1. SCOPE: Supply all material, equipment, and labor necessary to perform all operations in strict accordance with the specifications in this PWS. The contractor is responsible for all required measurements and drawings.

1.1 Hours of normal operations shall be from 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, to exclude all federal holidays and weekends. All other dates and/or times must be approved by the government.

Clean up shall be done daily within these hours, e.g. pick up scraps, vacuum as needed, store and/or stack un installed carpet etc.

2. LOCATION: Perform work at Travis Air Force Base, CA Bldg 7763, Youth Center, sheet vinyl.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The following outline of the principle features of work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all materials to do a complete job within the intent and scope of the specifications of this contract. Use of Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 07-4, dated 28 March 2007, Air Force Carpet Standard and Chapter 7 of the Carpet Selection Handbook was used as a reference. Carpet/covebase/vinyl flooring removal, floor cleaning and carpet/covebase/vinyl flooring installation will consist of the following item(s):

3.1. Contractor shall be responsible for demolition of any existing flooring, Le. old carpet/tile removed, old floor glue removed from the floors, remove old cove base. Perform normal leveling and filling of the floor with the proper floor maintenance materials (if this job has greater than normal leveling requirements they need to be noted). Install new carpet adhesive appropriate for carpet tile that will provide easy replacement of any tiles damaged at a later date. Upon acceptance of this PWS the contractor shall order, store, and when schedule is established, install approximately 0 SY of carpet tiles, 1080 LF 4" cove base (unless otherwise specified), and 750 SY of high quality heat welded vinyl flooring. Carpet is being installed in an "open plan office; circulation areas" requiring "superior ... soil/stain resistance and appearance retention" as well as the ultimate in styling flexibility. The carpet tile must meet "manufacturer continuous filament nylon 6,6", four hole hollow core, 260z/yd weight or greater, "environmentally preferable products" by use of30% or more recycled content in carpet tile backing and ''lute backings are not authorized". "Carpet fiber shall be a minimum of three colors". "The contractor will order an additional 10% of replacement tiles".

When required "provide a soil walk-off area for carpet in entry areas". No PVC content in carpet fibers, backing or any flooring. Any carpet removed shall be recycled and a "received" certificate submitted to 60 CES/CEOSS QAE Office showing that removed products were not placed in landfills.

No VIT lift system will be used for this project to lift furniture in place. All work shall be coordinated through Service Contracts, Mr. Joel Ambion (707-424-2706) or Mr. Perry ROwen (707) 424-8407.

3.1.1. All adhesives and flooring installed shall be environmentally safe products meeting all requirements of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and all other local, state, and federal

. environmental agencies. Flooring adhesives should be certified as Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) "Green Label" or "Green Label Plus". All Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) need to be

. submitted to environmental before starting project. Contact Mr. Arvey Andrews of CE Environmental office at (707) 424-7514 for submittal. The adhesive is to be of the type so that one carpet tile can be easily removed and replaced with another "Iike" tile in the same area. Contractor shall assure there is enough adhesive to perform the work within the given project time frame.

3.2. The contractor shall install carpet tile and/or rubber cove base in accordance with their estimated measurements. Specific color and style are not in this PWS so the contractor will submit, with their bid, carpet and cove base specifications as to their recommended style, color, type of carpet.

The final carpet and cove base colors, pattern, style, etc. will be determined once awarded. The contractor shall be responsible for field verifying existing site conditions and measurements prior to bidding. The contractor shall provide all materials and labor to complete this project as intended.

3.3. Execution:

3.3.1. Surface Conditions: Flooring shall not be installed on surfaces that are unsuitable for installation and will prevent carpet from adhering properly. Surface will be clear of old adhesive/glue for proper carpet tile adhesion. Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to properly install flooring as recommended by the flooring or adhesive manufacturer. Floor shall be free of any foreign materials and as needed swept/vacuumed/mopped clean.

3.3.2. Contractor Installation Qualifications: All work shall be performed by manufacturer or manufacturer recognized representative "CFI Certified Floorcovering Installers (International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association) to insure valid warranties". "Foremen on the jobsite must be Certified C-II Minimum". Contractor is to provide the maximum warranty possible for Type 6,6 tile carpet. Work conditions and mission support likely require multiple phases for installation, e.g.

fist work hallway, two weeks later offices 1-3, a month later offices 7-10, etc.

3.3.3. Carpet tiles/broadloom: Carpet shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Broadloom carpet shall be installed direct glue down and shall be smooth, uniform, and secure, with a minimum of seams. Side seams shall be run where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Breadths shall be installed parallel, with carpet pile in the same direction (Monolithic) unless another pattern is required by manufacturer or user. Patterns shall be accurately matched. Cut outs at doorjambs, columns and ducts shall be neatly cut and fitted securely. Seams at doorways shall be located parallel to and centered directly under doors. Seams shall not be made perpendicular to doors or at pivot points. Seams at changes in directions of corridors shall follow the wall line parallel to the carpet direction.

3.3.4. Seams: Seams shall be uniform, unnoticeable, ,and treated with a seam adhesive for broadloom. Seams shall be uniform, unnoticeable and during/after installation or at least after the first vacuuming the seams shall be nearly 100% unnoticeable.

3.3.5. Molding and Transition Strips: ~~Providetransition strips or protective edges where carpet meets other flooring material". Installation shall be in accordance with the molding/transition manufacturer's instructions and meets all safety issues and concerns.

3.3.6. Cleaning: After installation of the flooring; debris, scraps, and other foreign matter shall be removed and disposed of or recycled by the contractor. Soiled spots and adhesive shall be removed from the face of the carpet with appropriate spot remover. Protruding face yarn shall be cut off and removed. Carpet shall be vacuumed clean with contractors own vacuum.

3.3.7. Protection: The installed carpet shall be protected from soiling and damage before and during installation.

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4. UTILITIES: Reasonable quantities of water and electricity will be provided to the contractor without charge. Needed temporary connections shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the contractor's expense and the area put back in the same condition or better at the end of the project.

5. MATERIAL STORAGE AND CLEANUP: The contractor's materials and equipment shall be neatly stored and protected at the end of each day. Storage facilities are to be provided by the contractor. Clean up and removal of all debris, spoil, and waste shall be accomplished at the end of each work day. Disposal of old materials and scraps shall be taken off-base during and/or at the end of the project at the contractor's expense. Upon completion, the premises shall be left in a neat, clean, unobstructed condition, in perfect order and repair. Contractor storage area and trailer parking shall be coordinated with Service Contracts.

6. WORKING CONDITIONS: The facility and adjacent area(s) will likely be occupied and utilized during the project phase(s). The contractor shall perform work in such a manner as to cause the minimum of interference to the facility and the surrounding area. The contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by or incidental to, this project. The occupants will remove or disconnect computers, remove heavy books/desk drawer contents and any small items out of the areas to be carpeted. The contractor shall notify Service Contracts Section a minimum of five working days to move any equipment and to start the work project. If lifting system or moving of furniture is required for this project, where building occupants are actually working, the contractor shall work areas or an area that can be completed that day so there is minimal downtime for building occupants.

7. SHIPMENT OF MATERIALS: All materials are to be shipped and stored by the contractor until and during installation date and any related cost are to be included in the bid. Delivery and unloading of materials to be used is the contractors ~esponsibility

8. CARPET SPECIFICATIONS: The contractor(s) responding to this PWS will send their specifications with their bid according to the following standards: Carpet tile color "must contain a minimum of three distinctly different colors, e.g., gray, blue, and burgundy" and "tone-on-tone coloration does not meet criteria as a multi-colored carpet". "Electrostatic Propensity 3.5 kilovolts (k J1 or less for general commercial areas". "Carpet for all areas must conform to the CFR Part 1630, Standardfor the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF 1-70) (pill test)" and all other standards and items stated in this PWS.

NOTE: Some specifications/requirements from the AF "Engineering Technical Letter" (ETL) dated 28 March 2007, are in this PWS as exact quotes and shown by means of bold lettering, italicized, and in quote marks. The AF ETL was used as a reference to determine the requirements for Travis AFB.

A copy of this ETL can be obtained by means of the internet at:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFETL/etl 07 4.pdf.

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFETL/etl

9. RATING CRITERIA: The more information that a contractor can provide in regards to their product specifications will aid in rating their bides) and can be submitted on separate page as long as each item is listed in the below order. Submittals will be based on the Travis AFB specifications, requirements in this PWS and the cost ofthe submitted bides):

Industry Criteria Travis AFB Carpet Specs Contractor's Carpet Criteria Govt Use

Carpet Tile Size l8"x 18" to 36" x 36" Modification Ratio (MR) 1.5 or Less Recycled Content of 30% or More Backing Warranty and Coverage: 15 year warranty against (Please note warranty if 10% loss offace fiber.

greater). Warranties for 15 year warranty against Commercial Carpet in the edge raveling, snags, picks, Market Today is Lifetime runs, and delamination.

ltd). 15 year warranty against installation (gluing, etc.)

Fire Rating - Tested in Class I Flux of 0.45 watt Accordance with per square centimeter or CPSC FF 1-70 ASTM D Greater 2859, Fiber Melting Point 500F or ASTME648 Greater ASTMD662 450 Specific Optical

Density (SOm-or Less Workers CFI Installers Yes Foreman C-II Minimum Yes Certification Average Pile Yam Must Exceed 6000 ozs./yd3 Density (APYD)

Tuff BindlDelamination Tuff Bind = 10 Pounds or (tested by ASTM D1335, .Exceeds Standard Test Method for Tuff Bind of Pile Yam Delamination = 3.0 lbs/in Floor Covering or Exceeds

Type of backing Non PVC Content

Fiber ProductlType Bulk Continuous Filament 100% Nylon 6,6 Four Hole Hollow Core

Appearance RetelJ.tion 3.5 - 4.0 or Higher Rating (ARR) Construction Tufting

Surface Texture Graphic loop

Dye method / Chemical 50% yam 50% Solution Resistance dyed (slight variations in these percentages will be considered)

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Soil/Stain Resistance Soil Resistance: Please using AATCC red 40 Provide Specifications stain scale after 2 HWE Using AATCC 189 and (hot water extraction) AATCC 171 AATCC 171 and Stain Scale Rating of 8 or AATCC 175 Greater

Pile Height No higher than 3.4 mm (0.134 in) measured to backing.

Electrostatic propensity Less Than 3.5 KV, Permanent Conductive Filament or Less

Indoor Air Quality Green 0.5 mg/m2hr Label (VCOS) Volatile Organic Compounds Modular / Furniture *Fumiture to be lifted in Lifting System place by means of (If required in this hydraulic/mechanical PWS). lifting devices (No lifting solely by means of crowbars, boards, pallet-jacks, hand truck, disassembling, etc.)

*If rubber covebase is being requested in this PWS provide specs.

*Ifvinyl or any other flooring besides carpet tile is requested in this PWS provide specs.

*If border carpet is requested in this PWS provide specs.

*Ifwalk off carpet is requested in this PWS provide specs.