Dyess Carpet Tile Specs 09R0008.docx

SECTION 09680

CARPET and TILE

GENERAL

1. REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. All publications shall be latest in effect on the date of solicitation.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS (AATCC)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

Covering

CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI)

CRI 104 Commercial Carpet Installation Standard

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

16 CFR 1630 Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpet and Rugs

The Air Force Affirmative Procurement Program Requirements

TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA (TCA)

TCA 137.1 Section 6 Tile Council of America, Glazed Ceramic Tile

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

2. SUBMITTALS

2.1. The following shall be submitted in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES:

2.2. Manufacturer’s catalog data and printed documentation stating physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, and flame resistance characteristics for each type of carpet and material and installation accessory. Manufacturer’s board or documentation stating physical characteristics for proposed ceramic tile, vinyl composition tile, and rubber tile.

2.3. Documentation certifying materials used on this contract shall meet or exceed The Air Force Affirmative Procurement Program. Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to start of contract.

2.4. One copy of building drawings depicting areas receiving carpet, or tile will be supplied to the contractor at the time of the site visit and the Contractor shall be responsible for insuring walls and appurtenances are correct on drawings. Measuring for estimating purposes and ordering of carpet is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

2.5. Contractor shall submit three copies of the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions for the carpet, including preparation of substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives and tapes.

2.6. Certificates of compliance from a laboratory accredited by the National Laboratory Accreditation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology attesting that each type of carpet and carpet with cushion material conforms to the standards specified.

2.7. Samples

a. Carpet: Minimum of two “Production Quality” sample books with at least one sample 12 by 12 inches of proposed carpet showing quality, pattern, and available colors.

b. Vinyl or Rubber Wall Base: Manufacturers color chain.

c. Rubber Tile: Manufacturers color chain

d. Vinyl Composition Tile: Manufacturers color chain or tile box

e. Ceramic Tile: Manufacturers sample board

f. Quarry Tile: Manufacturers sample board

g. Sheet Vinyl Flooring: Manufacturers color chain

h. Resilient Stair Treads: Manufacturers color chain

i. Transition Strips: Manufacturers color chain

j. Thresholds: Manufacturers data sheets

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Carpet and adhesives shall bear the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) label. Carpet type bearing the label will indicate that the carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI IAQ Carpet Testing Program, and minimizes the impact on indoor air quality. Documentation certifying contractor’s product complies with The Air Force Affirmative Procurement Program.

3.2 Tile, Sheet Flooring, Stair Treads and Related Materials

3.2.1. Ceramic tile shall be equal to or better than Marazzi brand 12x12 ceramic tiles and installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions and Glazed Ceramic Tile: TCA 137.1 Section 6. Tile shall be measured and set, so that the sides come out with equal dimensions, for instance, if it is four inches on one side it shall also be four inches on the opposite side. Tiles in both directions shall line up and all grout lines shall be straight. Adhesives and grout shall be recommended for that specific tile and purpose, and used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Finished product shall have no vacancies or hollow sounds under tile. While working with adhesives for tile, and it loses it’s workability, is drying out, or is aged to the point it will not perform in accordance with manufacturers instructions and warranties it shall be disposed of and a new batch used.

3.2.2. Quarry tile shall be equal to or better than Daltile Quarry Coping brand 8”x 8” quarry tiles and installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions ANSI A137.1. Tile shall be measured and set, so that the sides come out with equal dimensions, for instance, if it is four inches on one side it shall also be four inches on the opposite side. Tiles in both directions shall line up and all grout lines shall be straight. Adhesives and grout shall be recommended for that specific tile and purpose, and used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Mud beds shall be installed as necessary. Finished product shall have no vacancies or hollow sounds under tile. While working with adhesives for tile, and it loses it’s workability, is drying out, or is aged to the point it will not perform in accordance with manufacturers instructions and warranties it shall be disposed of and a new batch used.

3.2.3. Rubber tile shall be equal to or better than Roppe Raised Design Rubber Floor Tile and installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Tile shall match any existing tile previously installed in a facility on Dyess AFB. Tile shall be measured and set, so that the sides come out with equal dimensions, for instance, if it is four inches on one side it shall also be four inches on the opposite side. The ends shall also reflect the same comprehension. Tiles in both directions shall line up and all lines straight. Adhesives and grout shall be recommended for that specific tile and purpose, and used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Finished product shall have no vacancies or hollow sounds under tile. While working with adhesives for tile, and it loses its workability, is drying out, or is aged to the point it will not perform in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and warranties it shall be disposed of and a new batch used.

3.2.4. Vinyl composition tile flooring shall be equal to or better than ASTM F 1066. Tile shall be 12” x 12” x 1/8” thick, composition 1 asbestos free. Tile shall be measured and set, so that the sides come out with equal dimensions, for instance, if it is four inches on one side it shall also be four inches on the opposite side. The ends shall also reflect the same comprehension. Tiles in both directions shall line up and all lines straight. Adhesives and grout shall be recommended for that specific tile and purpose, and used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Finished product shall have no vacancies or hollow sounds under tile. While working with adhesives for tile, and it loses its workability, is drying out, or is aged to the point it will not perform in accordance with manufacturers instructions and warranties it shall be disposed of and a new batch used.

3.2.5. Resilient sheet flooring shall be equal to or better than ASTM F 1303, thickness 0.0085 inch, with organic backing not less that 72 inches wide. Sheet rubber flooring shall be solid, integrally colored, 36 inches wide, thickness 1/8 inch.

3.2.6. Resilient Sheet Flooring with Heat Welded Seams shall be equal to or better than ASTM F 1303, thickness 0.0085 inch, with organic backing not less that 72 inches wide. Sheet rubber flooring shall be solid, integrally colored, 36 inches wide, thickness 1/8 inch. Flooring shall be of hospital grade and quality and have all seams heat welded to provide a seamless floor. Flooring shall be rolled up the walls to form the wall base and there shall be no gaps or voids.

3.2.7. Resilient Stair Treads shall be rubber or vinyl stair tread units, full tread width, not less than 1/8 inch at tapered end and ¼ inch at nosing with two abrasive strip inserts full width of treads and curved nosings 1 ½ inches high. Provide rubber or vinyl base, 7 inch cove type, for stair risers to match treads. Provide resilient stringer skirt cut to match riser and tread profile to meet wall base height. Resilient edge strips shall be 1/8 inch thick, homogeneous vinyl or rubber composition, tapered or bullnose edge, not less than 1 inch wide.

3.2.8. Mortar and Grout

a. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type 1

b. Aggregate: Sand, ASTM C 144

c. Dry set Mortar and Grout: ANSI A118.1, TCA Formula 759 or 763 as (applicable)

d. Conductive dry set Mortar: Conforming to ANSI A118.2 and TCA Formula 756

e. Conductive Latex Mortar: Conforming to ANSI A118.2

f. Liquid Latex: ANSI A118.4 except latex shall be non-remulsifiable in water.

g. Epoxy Mortar and Grout: TCA Formula AAR-11, two component epoxy resin, hardener, and mineral filler complying with ANSI A118.3

h. Furan Mortar

i. Furan Grout

j. Water shall be clean, potable water approved by Public Health authorities for domestic consumption.

k. Commercial Cement Grout: Proprietary compound of Portland cement and additives, factory blended to decrease shrinkage.

3.2.9. Adhesives (Cements) shall be as recommended by flooring manufacturer to suit material and substrate conditions. Must be asbestos free.

a. Epoxy Adhesive: TCA Formula C 150, two compound epoxy resin and hardener.

b. Organic Adhesive: ANSI A136.1 with TCA certification of conformance.

4. DELIVERY AND STORAGE

4.1. Materials shall be delivered to the site in the manufacturer’s original wrappings and packages clearly labeled with the manufacturer’s name, brand name, size, dye lot number, and related information. Materials shall be stored in a clean, dry, well ventilated area, protected from damage and soiling, and shall be maintained at a temperature above 60 degrees F for 2 days prior to installation.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Areas in which carpeting is to be installed shall be maintained at temperature above 60 degrees F for 2 days before installation, during installation, and for 2 days after installation. A minimum temperature of 55 degrees F shall be maintained thereafter for the duration of the contract. Traffic or movement of furniture or equipment in carpeted area shall not be permitted for 24 hours after installation. Other work which would damage the carpet shall be completed prior to installation of carpet.

6. WARRANTY

6.1. Manufacturer’s standard performance guarantees and warranties that extended beyond a one-year period shall be provided to the Government.

7. PRODUCTS

7.1. Carpet shall be first quality: Free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, fuzzing of pile yarn, spots or stains, and other physical and manufacturing defects. Carpet materials and treatments shall be reasonably non-allergenic and free of other recognized health hazards. All grade carpets shall have a static control construction which gives adequate durability and performance. Carpet shall be designed for use in heavy wear areas.

7.1.1. Physical Characteristics

Carpet shall comply with the following:

a. Carpet Construction: Tufted

b. Type: Broadloom 12 feet minimum usable carpet width with exception of corridors

c. Type: Carpet Tiles 12 x 12

d. Pile Type: Loop Pile Graphics

e. Pile Fiber: Commercial Antron nylon continuous filament with stain and soil resistant, permanent static control fibers including built-in antimicrobial protection.

f. Tufted Pile Thickness: .145 in.

g. Gauge: 1/8 inch

h. Stitches per inch: 9.6 per inch

i. Surface Pile Yarn Weight (or Face Weight): 28 ounces per square yard. This does not include weight of backings. Weight shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 5848

j. Pile Density: 6,952 as determined using the formula below:

k. Density = (W)(36)/T

l. W is pile yarn weight in ounces per square yard. T is finished pile thickness in inches. Pile thickness shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 5848.

m. Dye Method: Solution dyed

n. Backing materials: Primary-backing materials shall be Unitary Backing

o. Manufacturer, Pattern and Color: Cambridge/Philadelphia Carpets (Equal to or better)

7.1.2. Performance Requirements

7.1.2.1. Static Control: Static control shall be provided to permanently control static buildup to less than 3.5 kV when tested at 20 percent relative humidity and 70 degrees F in accordance with AATCC 134.

7.1.2.2. Flammability and Critical Radiant Flux Requirements: Carpet shall comply with 16 CFR 1630. Carpet in corridors and exits shall have a minimum average critical radiant flux of 0.45 watts per square centimeter when tested in accordance with ASTM E 648.

7.1.2.3. Tuft Bind: Tuft bind force required to pull a tuft or loop free from carpet backing shall be a minimum 20 pound average force when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1335.

7.1.2.4.. Colorfastness to Crocking: Dry and wet crocking shall comply with AATCC 165 and shall have a minimum rating of step 4 on the AATCC Color Transference Chart for all colors.

7.1.2.5. Colorfastness to Light: Colorfastness to light shall comply with AATCC 16 and shall have a minimum 4 gray scale rating after 40 hours.

7.1.2.6. Delamination Strength: Delamination strength for tufted carpet with a secondary back shall be minimum of 2.5 lb./inch in accordance with ASTM D 3936.

8. ADHESIVES AND CONCRETE PRIMER

8.1. Adhesives and concrete primers and seam adhesive for installation of carpet shall be waterproof, nonflammable, meet local air-quality standards as recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Release adhesive for modular tile carpet shall be as recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Adhesives flashpoint shall be minimum 140 degrees F in accordance with ASTM D 3278.

9. RESILIENT BASE

9.1. Base shall conform to ASTM F 1861, Rubber, Style Coved. Base shall be 4 inches high and 1/8” thick. Pre-formed outside corners shall be furnished. Base shall be provided in rolls, or straight sections cut to length and applied as recommended by the manufacturer. No wrinkling or bubbles will be accepted. Color shall be as selected by user.

10. TRANSITIONAL MOLDING

10.1. Transitional molding shall be heavy-duty vinyl designed for the type of carpet being installed. Floor flange shall be a minimum 2 inches wide. Manufacturers longest continuous lengths, 12 foot minimum shall be furnished and installed. Color shall be as approved.

11. TAPE

11.1. Tape for seams shall be as recommended by the carpet manufacturer for the type of seam used in installation.

12. EXECUTION

12.1. Surface Preparation: Neither carpet nor tile of any kind shall be installed on surfaces that are unsuitable and will prevent a proper installation. Holes, cracks, depressions, or rough areas shall be repaired using material recommended by the carpet, tile or adhesive manufacturer. Floor shall be free of any foreign materials and swept broom clean. Before beginning work, subfloor shall be tested with glue and carpet to determine “open time” and bond.

12.2. Moisture Testing: Concrete slab shall be tested for moisture content and excessive alkalinity in accordance with CRI 104 if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. The moisture content shall not exceed a hygrometer reading of 65 percent.

13. INSTALLATION

13.1. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and CRI 104. Edges of carpet meeting hard surface flooring shall be protected with molding. Installation shall be in accordance with the molding manufacturer’s instructions.

13.1.1. Broadloom Installation: Broadloom carpet shall be installed direct glue down and shall be smooth, uniform, and secure, with a minimum of seams. Seams shall be uniform, unnoticeable, and treated with a seam adhesive. Side seams shall be run toward the light where practical and where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Breadths shall be installed parallel, with carpet pile in the same direction. Patterns shall be accurately matched. Cutouts, as a door jambs, 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. Corridors with widths less than 6 feet shall have the carpet laid lengthwise down the corridors.

13.1.2. Carpet Tiles: Carpet Tiles shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommended installation. Seams between tiles shall be uniform and unnoticeable.

13.1.3. Seams: Seams shall be uniform, unnoticeable, and treated with a seam adhesive. At seams and unprotected edges a 1/8” continuous bead of seam adhesive shall be applied to the first edge where the face yarn enters the backing.

13.1.4. Tile: All type of tile to include vinyl composition tile, rubber, ceramic and quarry shall be installed according to manufacturers recommended installation instructions.

13.1.5 Accessories: All accessories to include vinyl cove base molding, transition strips and thresholds shall be installed according to manufacturers recommended installation instructions.

14. CLEANING AND PROTECTION

14.1. Cleaning: After installation of the carpet and or tile, debris, scraps, and other foreign matter shall be removed. 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. New tile shall be swept and mopped clean.

14.2. Protection: The installed carpet shall be protected from soiling and damage with heavy, reinforced, nonstaining kraft paper, plywood, or hardboard sheets. Edges of kraft paper protection shall be lapped and secured to provide a continuous cover. Traffic shall be restricted for a least 45 hours. Protective covering shall be removed when directed by the Contracting Officer.

15. REMNANTS

15.1. Remnants remaining from the installation, consisting of scrap pieces more than 2 feet in dimension with more than 6 square feet total, shall be provided to the building occupant if requested. Non-retained scraps shall be removed from site.

***END OF SECTION***

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1A - GENERAL

1. SCOPE: The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in connection with the Replace Carpet/Tile Base Wide and Abate Asbestos Flooring, FNWZ 10- , Dyess AFB, Texas, complete and in strict accordance with the plans and specifications."

2. WORKING CONDITIONS

2.1. All work shall be done with the buildings occupied and the work area unoccupied. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the occupants, the Civil Engineering contract inspector, and the Contracting Officer.

2.2. Description of Work: Generally the work will consist of demolishing existing carpet/tile, performing asbestos abatement as necessary, furnishing and installing new carpet, tile, wall base, and accessories as specified in delivery order Statement of Work and Performance Plan. Contractor shall remove existing carpet, tile, cove base, and accessories as necessary. Contractor shall prepare existing substrate and furnish and install new carpet, and/or tile, cove base, and accessories as specified to provide a complete and usable installation as approved by the Contracting Officer. The completion of any abatement of asbestos, disposal of asbestos and clean up shall also be the responsibility of the Primary Contractor of this contract to satisfy this statement of work.

2.3. Contractor shall have all new materials required to replace existing floor coverings in a given area prior to beginning any demolition work in that area. This includes but is not limited to carpet, tile, grout, wall base, and adhesive. Installation of new floor coverings shall be accomplished in the shortest time period possible and with a minimum of inconvenience to the users of building.

2.4. Material storage shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and shall be stored off government property until ready for installation. Contractor is responsible for acclimatization of materials, as specified, prior to installation. Off site acclimatization of materials shall be at no additional cost to the government.

2.5. Contractor shall field verify all building measurements and be responsible for required carpet, tile, cove base and transition strip dimension requirements (including waste) prior to ordering new materials.

2.6. Moving and Protection of Furniture: Contractor shall not be responsible for moving any furniture, modular walls, computer equipment, and other items. Office furniture generally consists of desks, systems furniture, bookcases, file cabinets, and chairs. Damage of any kind caused by the Contractor to the building facility or accessories in the building or other Government property as a result of Contractor operations shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall plug in all electrical equipment and lights that were unplugged by him/her to accomplish work on site.

2.7. Operations of Existing Doors: If new carpet interferes with operation of existing wood doors, Contractor shall cut door bottoms to provide minimum adequate clearance for new floor coverings as specified. Door bottoms shall be cut straight and square. Wrap door bottom with masking tape prior to cutting in order to circumvent splintering of wood. Seal door bottoms with wood sealer. All doors including existing wood, metal, and aluminum doors shall be able to operate freely without hindrance after installation of new carpet as specified. Reinstall doors to good working condition and door hardware to be reused shall be cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. Doors that are damaged by contracting operations shall be replaced or repaired to match existing undamaged condition at no additional cost to the government. New doors shall be of like quality and wood type and shall be finished to match existing doors. All repairs to damaged doors shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.8. Contractor shall not work or store materials in a manner that would hinder or otherwise block pedestrian circulation to exit corridors and exit doors in the event of an emergency or fire. A minimum of 44-inches clear width shall be left for access to exits at all times. Storage of materials shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

2.9. Contractor shall remove and reinstall any existing cable (telephone, TV, and/or computer cable) that is attached to existing wall base or otherwise interferes with contract operations. Contractor shall reinstall all computer, TV and phone cable to the wall just above the new wall base. Cable shall be reinstalled to good operational condition after installation of new carpet and wall base. Cable damaged as a result of Contractor operations shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

2.10. Contract Removal of Existing Carpet, Tile, or Cove Base. This contract contains removal of carpet, tile, or cove base by the prime contractor or any subcontractor. There will be an asbestos abatement removal of carpet, tile, and cove base prior to abating adhesive containing asbestos if necessary. Contractor is responsible for damage to existing walls during demolition and abatement. Contractor will clean, repair and repaint all wall surfaces necessary to return facility to pre-construction condition. Level all floors as necessary with underlayment equal to or better than “Floorstone” as manufactured by Tamms Industries or as recommended by the new carpet/tile manufacturer prior to installation of new carpet or tile as specified.

2.11. General Requirements for Removal of Asbestos-Containing Resilient Floor Covering Materials and Adhesives. Contractor shall comply with requirements listed below and current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, OSHA Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Standard’s Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL), Texas and local regulations when working with and disposing of asbestos-containing resilient floor covering materials and associated adhesive. See section 1B – Environmental Protection.

2.12. Installation of new floor coverings shall be accomplished in the shortest time period possible and with a minimum of inconvenience to the users of the building. Contractor shall have all new materials required to complete the installation at the project site prior to beginning any demolition work; this includes but is not limited to carpet, tile, cove base, transitions or reducers, and adhesive. Contractor shall work with the Government to the best of his/her ability on scheduling buildings for work.

2.13. The contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations in DAFBI 32-2001

1. Base Fire Department Phone Number is: (325) 696-2117 for emergencies.

2.14. COLOR AND MATERIAL SELECTION:

2.14.1. No color selections and no material selections will be made by the government until the contractor submits all samples of all materials requiring color selections to be government in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES. In addition, prior to the government selecting colors, the contractor shall certify in writing that all colors and samples submitted are current and are commercially available to the contractor for government selection of colors at no additional cost to the government.

2.14.2. Any samples that are not applicable to the contract shall be removed from the submittal by the contractor. The contractor shall submit, for government selection, the manufacturer’s full range of applicable colors, patterns, and textures for the various materials that are required by the contract and within the guidelines herein before stated.

2.14.3. In the event that discontinued, non-current, or no applicable colors, textures, or samples are submitted by the contractor to the government and their selection is made by the government, the contractor shall bear all labor and material correction costs for fabrication, shipping, restocking, removal, repair of damaged materials, and installing of all materials required by the government to correct the project.

2.14.4. The contractor is responsible for notifying the government in writing when all submittals requiring color selections have been submitted. All products requiring color selections shall be submitted on individual material approval submittal forms, one item per form.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:

Work hours shall be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. At the option of the government and with approval of the Contracting Officer, work may be permitted on Federal holidays, weekends or after 4:30 p.m. daily at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall provide written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours before starting the scheduled work.

Special Conditions: The building occupants are responsible for coordinating with any contracted-services supplier when the contracted services supplier’s equipment must be removed, installed, reinstalled or be otherwise affected. The contractor will work with the building occupants to effectively schedule the contracted-services personnel so as to adhere to the contracted schedule of work.

Work shall be scheduled and phased as required by the using agency. Contractor shall coordinate all work with the using agency and Government inspector through the Contracting Officer, or designated representative, prior to beginning work on subject project.

3.1 DOWN TIME: Down time shall be defined as delays in excess of one hour at a given period, caused by the Government through no fault of the Contractor.

a. MEASUREMENT:

(1) Down time will be measured by the unit time-of-the-clock hour which will include all Contractor and sub-Contractor (at any tier) work forces scheduled for, or working during the hour.

(2) No delays less than one hour in duration at any given period will be measured nor considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

(3) Down time will not be measured/considered for delays before or after contract work schedule hours as defined in the contract General Provisions.

(4) No time after 10 minutes from the time that Contractor is notified that he can resume work after a stoppage will be considered down time.

(5) Contractor shall comply with all security requirements under paragraph 1A-13 of this specification section to qualify for down time compensation.

b. PAYMENT: Payment for down time will be made at the contract unit price for down time as shown on the bid schedule in accordance with the Contact Clause entitled Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards and handbooks, and with the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1 dated 03 Nov 03.

4.2 All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Workman Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Workman Compensation Commission (TWCC), shall be submitted For Information Only (FIO) in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements; the plan must also include the requirements of COE Safety Manual 385-1-1.

4.3 This section not used.

4.4 This section not used.

4.5 This section not used.

5. STREET CLOSINGS:

5.1 This section not used.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE, EXCESS, SCRAP, AND SALVAGE MATERIALS:

The title to all waste, excess, scrap, and salvage materials generated as a direct result of this contract is vested in the Contractor - unless specifically excepted below. Further (unless listed below in exceptions), these materials shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Following is a list of materials (Exceptions) that will be generated as a result of this contract and shall be turned-in to the Government at a location at Dyess AFB designated by the Contracting Officer:

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS, TOOL/JOB SHACKS, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES):

The contractor shall use good judgment in the conservation of government utilities. The contractor shall adhere to and enforce prevailing energy conservation practices. Contractor storage and parking shall be near the job site as designated by the Contracting Officer. Due to high winds in west Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash from blowing off site.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

Use of existing toilet facilities in the immediate work area only will be permitted. Contractor personnel will ensure facility cleanliness is maintained at all times."

9. CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction site and storage area(s) free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, or construction debris. All loose or light weight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Dyess AFB. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

10. FINAL INSPECTION:

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired final inspection one day prior to completion of delivery order. The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

11. TESTING:

Costs of all tests, unless specifically indicated as being performed by the Government, will be at the Contractor's expense. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule all tests and to notify the Contracting Officer or his representative in a timely manner prior to any required testing. All test results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal.

12. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, CLEANING AND PROTECTION MANUALS:

12.1 As-Built Drawings: This section not used.

12.2 CLEANING / PROTECTION AND REQUIRED MANUALS:

12.2.1. Cleaning: After installation of the carpet and or tile, debris, scraps, and other foreign matter shall be removed. 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. New tile shall be swept and mopped clean.

12.2.2. Protection: The installed carpet shall be protected from soiling and damage with heavy, reinforced, non-staining Kraft paper, plywood, or hardboard sheets. Edges of Kraft paper protection shall be lapped and secured to provide a continuous cover. Traffic shall be restricted for at least 45 hours. Protective covering shall be removed when directed by the Contracting Officer.

12.2.3. Manuals Three copies of carpet manufacturer’s maintenance instructions describing recommend type of cleaning equipment and material, spotting and cleaning methods, and cleaning cycles shall be given to the building occupant upon completion of installation.

12.3 This section not used.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Dyess AFB security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or AREA of Dyess AFB in question.

a. The lowest level of security exists in GENERAL ACCESS AREAS. These AREAS are all of Dyess AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" and "USAF Restricted" AREAS.

b. USAF controlled access AREAS are the mid-level security AREAS. Presence within the CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA is by authorization; however, the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these AREAS is generally not impeded. Contractor personnel are given access to these AREAS.

c. The third and highest level of security on Dyess AFB is that within the USAF RESTRICTED AREAS. These AREAS are further subdivided to be known as Protection Level 1, 2 or 3 AREAS.

13.1 Referencing the above, the work on this contract could occur in all levels of security.

13.2 Requests for changes to the work schedule for work in USAF restricted areas, must be submitted a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance for approval and coordination of Dyess AFB Security Forces.

13.3 Dyess Air Force Base is a closed base. All personnel entering must have specific permission of the installation commander for entry. This permission is granted when a Contractor employee is issued an identification card. Information necessary to obtain identification cards will be provided by the Contracting Officer at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all of its employees obtain, and keep on their person at all times while working on the base, a USAF identification card. Upon completion of the work or termination of an employee, the Contractor shall be responsible for turn in of identification cards no longer needed to the Contracting Officer or to the Pass and Registration Office of the Security Forces. Failure to turn in badges will result in last payment of payroll to be withheld and revocation of any future badges issued by Pass and Registration Office to the employee and the contractor.

DYESS FORM 173:

Effective 1 Nov 04, a completed signed original Dyess Form 173 (Mar 04) must be delivered to Pass & ID by 0900 on the duty day prior to the desired day of entry onto Dyess AFB. The Visitor Control Center will no longer issue temporary passes to contractor personnel unless they have already been previously identified on an executed Dyess Form 173.

All information on the Dyess Form 173 must be typed and the authorizing signature must be in blue or black ink.

Personal information provided on the Dyess Form 173 will be cross-referenced against state and federal criminal databases to identify those individuals possessing outstanding warrants. Those individuals with outstanding warrants will be detained at the Visitor Control Center on the desired day of entry, and turned over to Abilene Police Department.

If any errors are noted on the form, the approving authority (individual on the 577) can make ink changes in red ink. All changes have to be initialed by the approval authority. (Effective Date: Immediately)

All individuals with Dyess Form 173’s will still continue to be processed via the Texas Law Enforcement Terminal System (TLETS—police wants/warrants check). Once it is determined the individual is cleared from any wants or warrants, a copy of the Dyess Form 173 will be placed at the Tye Gate entry point. The Tye Gate Guard will use this form as an Entry Authority List (EAL) allowing contractors onto the installation. The contractor will then be able to go to the Gate directly (not the Visitor Control Center (VCC) or Arnold Gate) and verify if their Dyess Form 173 is there. Should their Dyess Form 173 not be there, they will be directed to the VCC for issuance of an AF Form 75. At this time someone will physically have to meet them there to sponsor them onto the installation. (Reasons why the form would not be at the guard shack would be erroneous driver’s license number, erroneous information, warrant, or identified as illegal alien). (Effective Date: Immediately)

Should their Dyess Form 173 be at the Tye Gate entry point, the contractor will be told to proceed directly to the Pass and Registration Section for the 7 SFS Contractor Badge issue. The Pass Section will have the original Dyess Form 173. Once a badge is obtained, they need only show the badge at the installation gate for entry onto the installation. Please note that neither the Security Forces Control Center nor the Tye Gate Guards will check the Dyess Form 173 for errors. This is the responsibility of the Pass and Registration Section. (Effective Date: Immediately) The Dyess Form 173 will be maintained at the Tye Gate entry point for 48 hours (two business days). After the specified time has expired, it will be destroyed. Should the contractor not process through Tye Gate in that 48 hour period, the contractor will require someone to physically vouch them on base to get a one day pass at the VCC so they may proceed to the Pass and Registration office for their badge. The hold period for these forms at the gate can and will be extended should rain days occur or through prior coordination with any affected agency. (Effective Date: Immediately)

TRUSTED AGENT LETTER FOR DAY LABOR REQUESTS:

Purpose of Letter: To provide sponsoring authority to specific contractor individuals as identified by their sponsoring agency (7 CONS, Army Corp of Engineers, etc) to sponsor day laborers on for one day periods. (Effective Date: Immediately)

The Letter Process:

The sponsoring agency, in coordination with their contractor, will identify contractor individuals that require sponsoring/vouching authority. This authority is given to the contractor for the purpose of sponsoring day laborers/job site personnel sub-contracted as a result of an unexpected or new requirement not previously identified in the current contract. This authority will not be given to contractors for convenience only, but should be limited to the smallest group of manager or foreman contractor personnel needed to complete their assigned contract. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring agency to ensure the Trusted Agent Letter remains current. Additionally, all reasonable actions should occur to prevent use of this process when a known laborer/sub-contractor was required well in advance of the day labor/sub-contractor request. (Effective Date: Immediately)

The sponsoring agency will provide this letter to the Pass and Registration Section who will maintain it on file. A copy of the letter will be posted by the Pass and Registration Section at the Visitor Control Center as a reference to verify which contractor personnel have sponsoring/vouching authority. (Effective Date: Immediately)

The Process to get Day Labors/Job Site Personnel Sub-Contracted onto the Installation:

The contractor individuals identified in the Trusted Agent Letter will provide a typed or hand-written form (form will be provided by the 7 SFS) with all individuals they will sponsor onto the installation to the VCC Guard. The VCC Guard will verify the identity of all individuals on the form by checking the information against a valid State/Federal Identification card. The VCC Guard will randomly check a percentage of the individuals via the TLETS. Should any individual not possess a valid identification card, they will be turned away at the VCC and entry to the installation denied. Pen and ink changes can be made to the form, but all information must be validated by the guard before the contractor will be allowed to proceed onto the installation with the sponsored individuals. No AF Form 75/Visitor Pass will be issued to any individual who is sponsored by the Trusted Agent Contractor, unless the sponsored individual will be driving a vehicle onto the installation. Trusted Agent Contractors are encouraged to consolidate all sponsored individuals into the smallest number of vehicles as possible to avoid the issuance of multiple AF Forms 75. Should an AF Form 75 be issued, the driver will be required to produce a valid driver’s license, current insurance card, and current registration for the vehicle being operated. Once on the installation, the Trusted Agent Contractor will be responsible for the actions of the sponsored individuals. Should an incident occur with a sponsored guest, and negligence be proven on the part of the Trusted Agent Contractor, their vouching/sponsoring authority will be revoked. The Trusted Agent Letter can be adjusted to add and delete names of Trusted Agent Contractors as needed, as long as the provisions of this paragraph are followed. Although the 7 SFS form is used in lieu of the AF Form 75, it carries the same authority and responsibilities. Additionally, the 7 SFS Form will expire at 0001 daily or at the end of the contractor duty day, whichever occurs first. At no time will the Trusted Agent Contractor depart the installation and leave any of his/her sponsored individuals with another contractor that does not have the same vouching/sponsoring privileges. (Effective Date: 15 Dec 04)

All contractors must attend a contractor briefing given to the contractors by Pass and Registration who will provide a more detailed explanation regarding contractor badges and their uses. Pass and Registration reserves the right to not issue a contractor badge due to erroneous information or failure to disclose information on the Dyess Form 173. Any derogatory information received from the background check will result in the non-issuance of the contractor badge.

The Dyess AFB Form Letter 173 is subject to the privacy act of 1974, Authority: 10 U.S.C. 8012 and 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(7).

Principle purposes: To provide the 7th Security Forces Squadron, and other authorized agencies, with a listing of personnel authorized access to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas as Contractors or Contractor employees.

Routine Uses: To verify the identity of personnel entering Dyess AFB as Contractors.

Disclosure is Mandatory: Failure to provide the information and Social Security Number (SSN) could result in denied access to the Dyess AFB installation.

13.4. This section not used..

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor vehicles must be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent/magnetic signage.

15. WARRANTIES:

Any warranties given to the Contractor or sub-Contractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items which are provided under this contract shall be transferred to the government upon final acceptance. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached. Negative responses are likewise required in writing.

16. SUBMITTALS:

16.1 Required Submittals:

16.1.1. Contractor shall submit three copies of the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions for the carpet, including preparation of substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives and tapes.

16.1.2. Certificates of compliance from a laboratory accredited by the National Laboratory Accreditation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology attesting that each type of carpet and carpet with cushion material conforms to the standards specified.

16.1.3. Submittals - All submittals required by the Contract Documents shall be submitted for approval; and as a minimum, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval using AF Form 3000 as a transmittal document. Where a submittal cannot be provided within the required submission date, Contractor shall submit in writing a letter stating the reasons why and furnishing a new projected submission date. See below list for minimum submittal requirements.

a. Carpet: Minimum of two “Production Quality” sample books with at least one sample 12 by 12 inches of proposed carpet showing quality, pattern, and available colors.

b. Vinyl or Rubber Wall Base: Manufacturers color chain.

c. Rubber Tile: Manufacturers color chain

d. Vinyl Composition Tile: Manufacturers color chain or tile box

e. Ceramic Tile: Manufacturers sample board

f. Quarry Tile: Manufacturers sample board

g. Sheet Vinyl Flooring: Manufacturers color chain

h. Resilient Stair Treads: Manufacturers color chain

i. Transition Strips: Manufacturers color chain

j. Thresholds: Manufacturers data sheets

16.2 Variations/Deviations/Departures from the Contract Documents:

Contractor proposed variations, deviations or departures from the contract requirements shall be noted/marked in red on each copy of the submittal data and shall be provided with a letter attachment to the AF Form 3000 summarizing the proposed variation, deviation, or departure. Variations, deviations, or departures shall contain sufficient information to permit complete evaluation. Additional sheets may be used to fully explain why a variation, deviation, or departure is requested. The Government reserves the right to disapprove or rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted/unmarked/not-clearly-defined variations, deviations or departures.

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TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1B - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS: In accordance with (IAW) Executive Orders (EO) 13101, 13123, 13134, and 13148, Federal, state, and local environmental protection laws, Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB) is committed to the principals of “Leadership in Environmental Management” and “Greening the Federal Government.” In addition, DAFB implements EO 13045, 13229, and 13296, to ensure protection from environmental health and safety risks. The specifications and standards contained in this section are to ensure that DAFB meets the mandates as established by statute and EOs, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational, Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) policy and guidance.

1.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS: The following list serves as the basis for standards of environmental protection for work accomplished on DAFB:

· U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

· The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act authorized Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG),

· The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB Circular A-119,

· DOE's Federal Energy Management Program Product Efficiency Recommendations,

· EPA's Waste Minimization Priority Chemicals,

· EPA's Indoor Environments Program Recommendations, and

· EPA's Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center Recommendations.

1.1.1. Referenced Standards

· American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM):

· D5116-97 Standard Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products

· D5157-97 Standard Guide for Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Models

· D5603-01 Standard Classification for Rubber Compounding Materials-Recycled Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber

· D5663-97 Standard Guide for Validating Recycled Content in Packaging Paper and Paperboard

· D5792-95 Standard Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Development of Data Quality Objectives

· D5834-95 Standard Guide for Source Reduction Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal of Solid and Corrugated Fiberboard (Cardboard)

· E1971-98 Standard Guide for Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings

· E1991-98 Standard Guide for Environmental Life…