SOW-_Flooring.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

CARPET REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION

1. Description of Requirement: The contractor shall provide all materials, management, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and labor necessary to install carpet and/or vinyl floor coverings on Ellsworth AFB, SD.

1.1. Basic Services: Installation of floor coverings shall be by direct glue down method. All floor covering adhesive, sealers, and, cleaners must be approved by HAZMART prior to installation.

1.2. Removal of Existing Floor Covering: Contractor shall remove all existing floor coverings, cove bases, transition strips, and thresholds as required and dispose of debris at an authorized landfill off of Ellsworth AFB.

1.3. Examination of Substrate: Contractor shall examine substrates for moisture content and other conditions that will hinder installation of materials. Contractor shall notify the requestor for review of any condition detrimental to the proper installation of materials and cease further project installation procedures until further notice.

1.3.1. Preparation of Substrate: Contractor shall install all materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and commercial trade practices. Standard preparation of substrate will include all leveling, removal of all old glue, complete scraping with carbide scraping machine, sweeping or vacuuming as required, and installation of new floor patching compound up to 25% of total area.

1.4. Contractor and service contracts representative shall agree upon floor covering seam locations utilizing manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.5. Contractor shall repair holes, cracks, depressions, and rough areas using material recommended by the floor covering adhesive manufacturer.

1.6. Contractor shall clear away debris and scrape cementation deposits from all substrates and vacuum clean immediately prior to installation. Apply manufacturer recommended sealer to ensure no dusting occurs.

1.7. Installation: Contractor shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations for seam locations and direction of floor coverings; maintaining uniformity of direction and lay of pile. Center seams under doors and do not place seam in direction of pedestrian traffic. Extend floor coverings under open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, furnishings, and into alcoves and closets. Provide cut-outs where required. Bind cut edges properly where not concealed by protective edge guards or overlapping flanges. Install floor covering edge guards at all exposed edges and anchor guards to the substrate. Expansion joints shall not be bridged with floor coverings. All edges shall be trimmed, butting cuts with seaming cement and tape.

1.8. Glue down Method: Contractor shall fit sections of floor coverings to each space prior to application of adhesive to ensure proper fit. Adhesive shall be applied uniformly to substrate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Floor covering edges shall butt tightly together to form seams without gaps. Entire floor covering shall be rolled to eliminate air pockets and ensure uniform bond. Remove any adhesive promptly from face of floor coverings by method approved by the floor covering manufacturer that ensures no damage to the floor covering bond.

1.9. Stairwell Installation: Contractor shall install in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations that is durable and safe for traffic. All edges shall be concealed. Seams shall not be placed in areas of typical high wear.

1.10. Cleaning: Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris in an authorized landfill outside of Ellsworth AFB. Vacuum all floor coverings to remove all evidence of debris, to include any portions of the floor coverings not permanently bonded to the floor covering backing. All spotting or staining shall be cut out and replaced at no additional cost to the government. All protruding face yarn on carpet floor coverings shall be clipped.

1.11. Contractor Provided Materials: Contractor shall provide a Material Safety Data Sheet on all materials to include but not limited to: Adhesives, mastics, compounds, cements, sealants, and any other products required by the Environmental Protection Agency in the performance of this PWS. Contractor shall provide a catalog cut-sheet and sample for all other materials for approval.

1.12. Floor Covering Edge Guard, Metallic: Provide extruded aluminum fold-down edge guard with concealed gripper teeth and hammered texture anodized aluminum finish; 1-1/2” wide, punch anchorage flanged, minimum 5/8” wide fold flange as required at additional cost to the government.

1.13. The contractor shall protect all government property and equipment. The contractor at their expense shall repair any damage to government property to the satisfaction of the government representative.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. Quality Control: Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure carpet installation services are performed in accordance with the SOW and commercial standards.

2.2. Hours of Operation: Normal working hours will begin no earlier than 0700 hours and end no later than 1600 hours, Monday thru Friday, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Services after normal duty hours shall be coordinated through and approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.3. Coordination: Only the Contracting Office or Civil Engineer Service Contracts Authorized Callers are authorized to request services under this contract. All coordination shall be made through CE Service Contracts at 385-5826.

2.4. Inspections: All calls shall be accepted by CE Service Contracts prior to payment. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card or Electronic Funds Transfer.

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.1. Base Access and Passes: Contractor personnel and vehicles must obtain appropriate base passes. Contractor shall initiate the process at the Contracting Office and proceed to the Visitor Control Center to generate pass. The contractor shall enter and exit the base through the Commercial Gate located at the south side of the base.

3.2. Compliance with Laws and Regulations: The contractor is subject to all base fire, safety, and security regulations. The contractor shall obey all base, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

4.1. Utility Services: The government will furnish electricity, water, and sewage required to support this agreement.

4.2. Base Maps: Base maps shall be provided to the contractor to determined locations as required. Contact Service Contracts at 385-5826.

4.3. Security Police and Fire Protection: The government will provide security police and fire protection to the extent necessary to ensure a secure and safe work environment. The contractor shall adhere to the security and fire directives, instructions, and policies of Ellsworth AFB.

4.4. Emergency Services: The contractor shall reimburse the government for emergency medical treatment and transportation, if these services are required.