Attachment 2 SOW Flooring IDIQ MacDill AFB.docx

6TH AIR MOBILITY WING

MACDILL AFB, FLORIDA

STATEMENT OF WORK

FLOORING IDIQ

6TH CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON

(CES/CEQ)

13 January 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 1 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 2 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

SECTION 3 WORK HOURS, UTILITY OUTAGE, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND DELIVERY ORDERS

SECTION 4 PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 5 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

SECTION 8 GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, tools, transportation, labor, and off base storage as required to perform removal and replacement of carpet, tile and epoxy flooring materials. Contractor shall provide all carpet, VCT, rubber flooring, adhesives, rubber cove base and adhesives, ceramic/porcelain/quarry tile and adhesives, grout, seam sealers, floor patch, transition strips, wood base sealers and finishes, and fastening hardware as needed and approved by 6th Civil Engineer Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). All work shall be in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, specifications, commercial practices and industry standards. Any substitutions of contractor supplied material or products will be approved by the Contracting Officer (C.O.)/ Civil Engineering QAP. Work includes but is not limited to the following:

1.1.1. Removal of existing flooring and base; installation of new flooring and base; sanding and finishing wood base, removal of existing stair treads, landings and risers; lifting, moving, and relocating existing standard office furniture and/or systems furniture to facilitate the installation of the new materials and upon completion, replacing the furniture to its original location, work area clean-up to include removal of all debris, cleaning and removal of all exposed adhesives, and vacuuming of carpeted areas to a clean condition with no visible debris.

1.1.2 Installation of new flooring, trim, stair treads, risers, stringers and accessories according to the product list in SECTION 4 of this SOW.

1.2 The contractor shall furnish all flooring materials, adhesives, seam sealer, seam sticks, welding rods, seam tape, tack strips, etc. required to install floor coverings.

1.3 At the time of contract award, contractor will supply CE/ QAP with samples and product literature of all products specified in this SOW. The following information is required:

1. Description of product to be provided; technical data showing compliance with specifications.

2. Application and installation instructions, including proposed deviations from specifications.

1.4 Carpet Pad: Carpet padding shall meet moderate to extra heavy commercial standards, minimum 1/4” thickness, 25 pound, anti-microbial density. Carpet padding for commercial applications shall be installed using the double glue or double stick down method and the standard for commercial carpet CRI – 104. Recycled padding shall be used to the greatest extent possible.

1.5 Commercial Carpet, Broadloom and Tile: Carpet/Carpet Tile for commercial applications shall be installed using the standard for commercial carpet CRI – 104.

1.6 Ceramic, Quarry and Stone Pavers: All flooring shall be Class IV-Heavy Traffic or Class IV Plus-Extra Heavy Traffic as rated by the manufacturer when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1027 and ASTM C 1028.

1.7 Vinyl Composition Tile: Vinyl composition tile shall be asbestos free and conform to ASTM F 1066. Materials shall be from the same lot and have the same shade and pattern. Solid vinyl tiles shall be asbestos free and conform to ASTM F1700. Stair treads/nosing shall be one piece. Surfaces of treads shall be raised, non-slip, studs, diamond, rectangle or ribbed pattern.

1.8 Vinyl/Rubber Base Cove: Surfaces on which new base cove is to be applied shall be patched be free of all foreign materials. Rubber tile and products shall conform to ASTM F 1344. Color shall be identified in the delivery order. Manufactures preformed inside and outside corners shall match the straight length of base cove. The contractor shall not use straight lengths of base cove that are bent, folded, tucked or creased around corners.

1.9 Wooden Base Boards: There may be buildings or rooms with wooden baseboards that may have to be removed prior to installation of new floor coverings. Wooden baseboards shall remain and be re-installed unless otherwise stated in the delivery order. Care shall be taken when removing and reinstalling them as not to split or break the wood. If baseboards are damaged during removal or installation of flooring materials, contractor will be required to replace any or all at no additional expense to the government.

1.10 Cleanup and Disposal: Contractor shall be responsible for providing dumpster/hauling service for each delivery order. The Government shall not furnish the contractor with a dumpster. The contractor shall inform the QAP of the size of dumpster needed for the job and will place the dumpster at a location as directed by the QAP.

1.10.1 Vacuum newly installed carpet using a machine with a face-beater bar element. Remove spots or stains and replace flooring materials where spots cannot be removed and clean base cove of all foreign materials. Clean all other flooring materials according to the manufacturer recommendations and specifications. The contractor is responsible for removing all waste materials and debris from the installation site and discarding at a state permitted disposal site.

1.10.2 Prior to acceptance by the government, the contractor shall thoroughly clean the installation area including flooring, base, walls, stairs and landings and the surrounding area. Tile surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's approved cleaning instructions. Acid shall not be used for cleaning glazed tile. Floor tile with resinous grout or with factory mixed grout shall be cleaned in accordance with instructions of the grout manufacturer. After the grout has set, all surfaces shall be given a protective coat of grout sealer or other approved method of protection. Tiled floor areas shall be covered with building paper before foot traffic is permitted over the finished tile floors. Board walkways shall be laid on tiled floors that are to be continuously used as passageways by workmen. Damaged or defective tiles shall be replaced.

1.11 Location: MacDill Air Force Base is located in Hillsborough County, near the town of Tampa Florida. The work occurs in various buildings in indefinite quantities. All work shall be done with the building occupied and the work area unoccupied. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the occupants, the QAP, and Contracting Officer.

1.12 Building and Fixture Protection: The Contractor shall take all necessary actions and precautions to protect the building and fixtures from damage during execution of all associated work. If the building or any portion thereof is damaged due to the Contractor's operations or negligence, the Contractor shall replace or repair such, to its condition prior to the commencement of the project, at no additional cost to the Government.

SECTION 2

PRINCIPAL FEATURES

2.1 Description: The work will consist of demolishing existing flooring material, and installing new flooring material, wall base, and accessories specified in this PWS. Types of floor coverings and accessories include carpet (broadloom or tile), vinyl composition tile (VCT), ceramic/quarry tile, epoxy solid poured flooring, sheet vinyl, rubber tile, transition strips, binder bars, stair treads/nosing, thresholds, base cove, etc.

2.1.1 All work shall be done with the building occupied and the work area unoccupied. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the occupants, the Civil Engineer QAE, and Contracting Officer.

2.2 Ordering Procedures:

2.2.1 As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor of an existing requirement and provide the contractor with a statement of the general scope of work required.

2.2.2 Upon receipt of this notification, the contractor shall respond to the needs of the government within 5 working days by visiting the proposed work site in the company of the QAP or authorized representative for purposes of conducting a scope validation site visit and conference during which the following will be discussed and established. The contractor shall be required to examine drawings when provided, or statement of work, visit the site or both, as appropriate, and submit to the Contracting Officer an estimate containing the unit priced bid items and the quantities necessary to complete the work as shown or as indicated. Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions in the field as well as other conditions affecting all work. The contractor’s proposed unit priced bid items and their associated quantities shall be determined using measurements taken from the provided drawings and, as necessary using field measurements taken at the site. In the absence of drawings, the contractor will be provided a detailed description of the proposed work and must perform measurements in the field to determine the quantities of each unit priced bid item necessary to complete the work as described. Differences between the contractor’s independently prepared proposal and the Government estimate will be resolved through negotiations with the Contracting Officer. Once agreement has been reached, a firm-fixed price Delivery order containing the negotiated unit priced bid items, their quantities, and the performance time will be issued to the contractor. No changes to the negotiated quantities will be made, and no additional unit priced bid items will be added unless differing site conditions are encountered and the drawings and/or description of the work is modified by the Contracting Officer to accommodate the differing site condition(s) encountered. The contractor is responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer immediately upon encountering differing site condition(s). No separate payment will be made for compliance with any provision of “Special Provisions for Measurement” as stated above.

2.2.3 Upon establishment of the scope of the individual requirement, the contractor shall then prepare a detailed proposal by refining quantities and preparing a proposal sample for submission to the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 3

WORK HOURS, UTILITY OUTAGE, SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND DELIVERY ORDERS

3.1 Occupied Areas: The work to be performed on this project will include work in occupied facilities. The contractor will be held responsible for damage to equipment or facilities as a result of negligence on the part of the contractor. The contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience. The contractor shall conduct all work to coordinate the means of ingress and egress from any facility that is maintained. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining suitable, approved barricades, roped barriers, fencing, etc. to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the jobsite for the duration of the contract.

3.2 Superintendent: The contractor shall maintain a full-time superintendent or alternate physically on or near MacDill AFB Fl to serve as the Government point of contact at all times work is being conducted under this contract. The superintendent shall be responsible for the conduct of all work underway. A superintendent shall be appointed in writing for each delivery order and submitted to the contracting officer before work begins in the event concurrent delivery orders are ongoing.

3.3 Contractor manager: The contract manager shall be available during normal duty hours within 24 hours to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the Contracting Officer to discuss work requirements or problem areas.

A. The contract manager and alternate must be able to converse in English, both orally and in writing.

B. All moves or relocations shall be coordinated by CES.

3.4 Base Closures. Work scheduled but not accomplished because of base closure due to weather, exercises, or actual alert, will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening the base.

3.4.1 HOURS OF OPERATION.

Hour’s operation shall be 0730 – 1615 hours.

3.4.2 Federal Holidays.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

3.5 Delivery Orders: Work requirements will be identified through issuance of Delivery Order (D.O.). Each order will designate the required line items, quantities, dollar amounts, the building number where work is to be accomplished and the point of contact at the job site. The project engineer will coordinate the delivery day with the facility manager. A drawing of the work area and a material pickup letter for government furnished material will be attached to the order.

3.6 Carpet Installation: (General Information)

NOTE: The section on wood doors should include requirements for undercutting bottoms of doors to allow clear door swing over carpeted areas. Coordinate this section with the section on resilient floors to ensure that straight carpet-type resilient base is used in areas to receive wall-to-wall carpet.

Install carpet after the work of other trades, (including painting), is substantially done. Installed carpet must be even, uniform, and secure with seams. Run side seams toward the light where practical and where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Install breadths parallel with carpet pile in the same direction. Match patterned goods according to manufacturer's recommendations. Fit cutouts such as doorjambs, columns, ducts, with minor gaps (less than a 1/8 of an inch). Locate carpet seams at doorways parallel to and centered directly under doors. Do not seam at doorways perpendicular to door or at pivot points. Follow the wall line parallel to the carpet direction for seams at corridor changes of direction.

3.6.1 Furniture Moving: The contractor shall be responsible for the removal, reinstallation, or movement of furniture required for floor cover installation if specified in delivery order. Any furniture moved by the contractor shall be returned to its original location. Any damage caused by the moving of furniture will be repaired/ replaced by contractor, if repair is selected over replacement of damaged furniture it will be to the satisfaction of the CE, quality control inspector and at no addition cost to the Government. Contractor shall coordinate and store furniture in the facility.

3.6.2 Light Furniture: Light furniture is defined as typical office furniture such as desks, bookcases, cabinets, small tables, boxes, etc. Note: Chairs, trash cans, etc. are considered to be part of an incidental to the movement of desks or tables.

3.6.3 Heavy Furniture: Heavy furniture is defined as safes, pool tables, vending machines, refrigerators, auditorium seating, conference tables, etc.

3.6.4 System and Modular Furniture: The contractor shall disassemble, move, and reassemble System and Modular Furniture only to the extent necessary for the removal and reinstallation of floor covering(s).

3.7 Carpet Location: Install carpet wall-to-wall in rooms and areas indicated in the drawings. Include all material indicated, specified, or necessary for a completely finished installation by the installation method specified.

3.8 Substrate Penetration: Before installation, verify that concrete floors comply with requirements on moisture content as recommended by adhesive or carpet manufacturer's instructions. Repair holes, cracks, depressions, or rough areas using material recommended by the carpet or adhesive manufacturer. Grind ridges smooth and level with surrounding surface. Provide floor free of any foreign materials, and “swept broom” clean. Comply with requirements for conditioning adhesives and minimum floor temperature before, during, and after installation as recommended by the carpet and adhesive manufacturers' instructions. Carpet installation constitutes validation by the Contractor that the substrate and conditions in the area meet all manufacturers’ requirements for satisfactory installation.

3.9 Indoor Air Quality Installation Guidelines:

NOTE: While choosing the carpet types bearing the CRI green label is important, of equal importance is the IAQ Guidelines for installation. Following are the IAQ Installation Guidelines for installation of carpet.

When installing the carpet with adhesives, the contractor shall always ventilate with fresh air (open doors and/or windows, use exhaust fans, etc.) during all phases of installation and for at least 72 hours thereafter. Low chemical emitting adhesive and cushions (separate and attached) shall be used. The installer should follow the installation guidelines outlined in CRI 104 published by the CRI. In addition, if a renovation project, contractor shall vacuum old carpet before removal to minimize the amount of dust particles. The contractor shall also vacuum the floor after the old carpet and cushion have been removed.

4 *************************************************************************** 5 NOTE: The surfaces of lightweight concrete slabs tend to be too weak cohesively to support the bond of the adhesives for resilient flooring; therefore, for lightweight concrete floors of less than 1440 kg per cubic meter (90 pcf) density, a 25 mm (1 inch) topping of standard 2400 kg per cubic meter (150 pcf) concrete will be used.

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3.10 Surface Preparation: Flooring shall be in a smooth, true, level plane, except where indicated as sloped. Before any work under this section is begun, all defects such as rough or scaling concrete, low spots, high spots, and uneven surfaces shall have been corrected, and all damaged portions of concrete slabs shall have been repaired as recommended by the flooring manufacturer.

3.11 Special Conditions:

3.11.1 To avoid damage, install flooring after other work in same area has been completed. Apply flooring and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's directions, using experienced workers. Detailed requirements follow:

A. Adhesives: Do not allow smoking, open flames or other sources of ignition in area where solvent-containing adhesives are being used or spread, after posting conspicuous signs reading "NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME".

B. Flooring: Apply in patterns indicated by product manufacture. Start in center of room or area, and work toward edges. Keep tile lines and joints square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Keep each floor in true, level plane, except where slope is indicated. Vary width of edge tiles as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in field, but no edge tile shall be less than one-half full size, except where irregular-shape makes it impossible.

C. Cutting: Cut flooring edges and scribe to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.

D. Edge Strips: Provide edging strips where flooring terminates at points higher than contiguous finished flooring, except where thresholds are provided. Secure plastic strips with adhesive.

3.12 Installation of Vinyl-Composition Tile:

7 *************************************************************************** 8 NOTE: If tile is to be installed over existing resilient flooring, specify self-adhering tiles and refer to manufacturer's directions for surface preparation and installation.

9 *************************************************************************** Tile flooring shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Tile lines and joints shall be kept square, symmetrical, tight, and even. Edge width shall vary as necessary to maintain full-size tiles in the field, but no edge tile shall be less than one-half the field tile size, except where irregular shaped rooms make it impossible. Flooring shall be cut to, and fitted around, all permanent fixtures, built-in furniture and cabinets, pipes, and outlets. Edge tile shall be cut, fitted, and scribed to walls and partitions after field flooring has been applied.

10 3.6 N/A 11 *************************************************************************** 12 NOTE: Specify locations where waterproof seams are desired; specify waterproof seams in areas subject to abnormal surface moisture.

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3.13 Installation of Feature Strips: Edge strips shall be secured with adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer. Edge strips shall be provided at locations where flooring termination is higher than the adjacent finished flooring, except at doorways where thresholds are provided. At doors, locate edge strip under door centerline.

3.14 Installation of Wall Base:

14 *************************************************************************** 15 NOTE: When wall base is to be applied to wallboard, specify in the gypsum wallboard section that wallboard is to extend to and be finished square with floor.

16 *************************************************************************** Wall base shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. Base joints shall be tight and base shall be even with adjacent resilient flooring. Voids along the top edge of base at masonry walls shall be filled with caulk. Where wall base is used in conjunction with vinyl wall covering cut vinyl wall covering off below top of base. Roll entire vertical surface of base with hand roller, and press toe of base with a straight piece of wood to ensure proper alignment. Avoid excess adhesive in corners.

3.15 Installation of Treads and Risers: Stair treads and risers shall be installed with adhesive in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions. Treads and risers shall cover the full width of the stairs. Stairs wider than manufacturer's standard lengths shall have equal length pieces butted together to cover the treads.

3.16 Cleaning:

17 *************************************************************************** 18 NOTE: Some activities prefer no-wax maintenance; others prefer waxing. Pre-waxed flooring and flooring that does not require wax need not be waxed after installation if properly protected. Modify paragraph accordingly.

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3.16.1 Immediately upon completion of installation of tile in a room or an area, flooring and adjacent surfaces shall be cleaned to remove all surplus adhesive. No sooner than 5 days after installation, flooring shall be washed with a non-alkaline cleaning solution, rinsed thoroughly with clean cold water, and, except for raised pattern rubber flooring, rubber tile and sheet rubber flooring, rubber stair treads, and static control vinyl tile, given two coats of polish or sealer in accordance with manufacturers written instructions. Raised pattern rubber flooring, rubber tile and sheet rubber flooring, rubber stair treads, and static control vinyl tile shall be cleaned and maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.

3.16.2 Follow flooring manufacturer's instructions for final finish to Vinyl flooring, pre-waxed flooring, flooring designated as no-wax and translucent or transparent-surfaced sheet vinyl flooring after installation.

3.17 Protection: From the time of installation until acceptance, flooring shall be protected from damage as recommended by the flooring manufacturer. Flooring which becomes damaged, loose, broken, or curled, Style C flooring which fails to achieve complete tension and cove base which is not tight to backing fillet shall be removed and replaced.

SECTION 4

PRODUCT INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION

4.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.1 CARPET

A. Carpet backing, minimum recycled content of 60%.

B. Nylon fibers, minimum recycled content of 15% of the nylon face fibers.

C. Fibers shall be continuous filament nylon 6.6 or nylon 6.

D. Carpet fibers must be solution-dyed or bleach resistant.

E. Carpet must have a soft non-abrasive surface texture. Loop type carpet is preferred.

F. Broadloom carpet and carpet tiles will be tufted, woven, or fusion-bonded.

G. Pile height: Minimum one-eight inch (1/8"); maximum one-quarter inch ¼’’

H. Minimum Pile Weight Density

1. Tufted carpet, 6000

2. Woven and bonded, 5500

I. Minimum Tuft Bind, as tested by ASTM D1355: 10 pounds-force for broadloom, 8 pounds-force average for looped cut pile, and 4 pounds force average for bonded cut pile.

4.1.2. CARPET TYPES

A. Type I Textured level loop pile. 28 ounce/square yard face weight, .109 in. pile Height, 1 /12 gauge, 10 stitches per inch, Color strand SD solution dyed/space dyed nylon. Ultra Performance System RE Recycled Backing Material. Comparable to Bigelow MC082 Laughter. The QAE or designee for each job will select color from the manufacturer's samples.

B. Type II Multi- level pattern cut / loop. 36 ounces/square yard face weight. 7685 average pile density, 1/12 gauge, Ultron Nylon, Type 6, 6. Ultra Performance System RE Recycled Backing Material. Pattern will be comparable to Karastan KC193 Morocco III. The QAE or designee for each job will select color, from the manufacturer's samples.

C. Type III Textured level loop pattern. 30-ounces/square yard, Face weight, 1/10 gauge, 11.3 stitches per inch. Colorstrand Solution Dyed/Space Dyed nylon, Ultra Performance System RE Recycled Backing Material. Pattern will be comparable to Bigelow BC229 Graphic Edge III. The QAE or designee for each job will select color, from the manufacturer's samples.

D. Type IV Dense level loop pile. 28 ounces per square yard, 7358 pile density, 1/10 gauge, 11 stitches per inch. Colorstrand SD Solution Dyed Nylon. Woven Polypropylene Back, Pattern will be comparable to Bigelow ‘New Basics.’ The QAE or designee for each job will select color from the manufacturer's samples.

E. Type V Dense cut pile. 36 ounces per square yard face weight, 4662 average pile density, 1/10 gauge, 12.3 stitches per inch, Fortis 6,6 Beck Dyed Nylon. Action Back. Pattern will be comparable to Bigelow BC247 Spectrum V. The QAE or designee for each job will select color, from the manufacturer's samples.

F. Type VI Carpet tile. 24" x 24" modular, 22 ounces per square yard, Patterned loop, 1/12 gauge, 10.6 stitches per inch, Colorstrand SD Solution Dyed Nylon. UltraSet-RC Fiberglass Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Tile. Pattern will be comparable to Bigelow BT236 Fluid Form Modular. The QAE or designee for each job will select color, from the manufacturer's samples.

G. Type VII Outdoor carpet. Outdoor Carpet will be comparable to Value Carpets, Inc. “Competitor.” 100% solution dyed olefin. Install carpet by direct glue down method in strict conformance with the manufacturer's written instructions. The QAE or designee for each job will select color, from the manufacturer's samples

4.1.3 BACKINGS:

A. Both primary and secondary backing must be a synthetic material.

B. If PVC backing is provided, the contractor supplied adhesive must be recommended by the manufacturer and compatibility with any sealants or old adhesives must be checked to prevent any reaction with the carpet.

C. Electric Propensity: 2.0 kV or less.

D. Antimicrobial effectiveness and electric propensity shall be guaranteed for the life of the carpet.

4.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS:

A. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B. 418, Standard Method for Testing Pile yarn Floor Covering Construction

C. D1335, Standard Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Floor covering

D. E648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering

E. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI):

F. 104, Standard for Installation of Commercial Carpet

G. Carpet shall bear CRI "Green Label".

H. Public law 101-333, Americans with Disabilities Act.

I. American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists (AATCC)

J. Test Method 16-1993, Colorfastness to Light

K. Test method 134-1996, Electrostatic Propensity of Carpet

4.3 PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

A. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS

1. AATCC 16 (1993) Colorfastness to Light

2. AATCC 107 (1997) Colorfastness to Water

3. AATCC 129 (1996) Colorfastness to Ozone

4. AATCC 134 (1996; R 1996) Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets

5. AATCC 165 (1993) Colorfastness to Crocking:

B. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM):

1. ASTM D 418 Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction

2. ASTM D 1335 (1967; R 1972) Tuft Bind of Pile Floor Coverings

3. ASTM D 1423 (1998) Twist in Yarns by the Direct-Counting Method

4. ASTM D 1667(1997) Flexible Cellular Materials-Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Closed-Cell Foam)

5. ASTM D 2257 (1996) Extractable Matter in Textiles

C. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA):

1. 16 CFR 1630 Surface Flammability of Carpet and Rugs

D. CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI): (1996) Installation of Commercial Carpet

E. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA):

1. NFPA (1996) Health Care Facilities

2. NFPA 101 (1997) Life Safety Code

All carpet must comply with applicable health and safety codes, Americans with disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

In addition to warranties the contractor is required by this contract to ensure the following are provided and followed:

4.4 Material Specifications:

A. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS & FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. ASTM E84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

2. ASTM E648 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

3. ASTM E662 - Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials.

4. ASTM F1066 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile.

5. ASTM F1303 - Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing.

6. ASTM F1344 - Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile.

7. ASTM F1861 - Standard Specification for Resilient Wall Base.

B. Federal Specifications:

A. FS L-F-475 - Floor Covering Vinyl, Surface (Tile and Roll), with Backing.

B. FS RR-T-650 - Treads, Metallic and Nonmetallic, Skid Resistant.

C. Ceramic Tile: ***************************************************************************

A. All tile, grout, adhesives, sealers, spacers, underlayment, transition strips, and required fastening devices.

B. In accordance with industry standards:

1. The Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation by the Tile Council of America, Inc., including the listed Specifications by the American National Standards Institute and The American Society for Testing and Materials.

4.5 Materials: All ACM, specified by EPA, TDH and OSHA laws and regulations, shall be provided by the Contractor.

NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for ceramic tile for walls and floors, porcelain tile, quarry tile, paver tile, and marble thresholds. Tile grouted with epoxy or furan resin is included, but quarry tile subject to severe chemical exposures is specified in Section 09330 CHEMICAL-RESISTANT QUARRY TILE.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification are welcome and should be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

Use of electronic communication is encouraged.

This guide specification includes tailoring options for floor tile, mosaic tile, quarry tile, detectable warning tile, porcelain tile glazed wall tile, and marble thresholds. Selection or deselection of a tailoring option will include or exclude that option in the section, but editing the resulting section to fit the project is still required.

4.6 REFERENCES:

NOTE: For Army facilities, buildings not excluded by TI 800-01 Design Criteria will be accessible in accordance with 36 CFR, Part 1191, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

Drawings will indicate location, dimensions, elevations, schedules, content, details and such other information as required to indicate the extent of the work.

Product selections shall be based on esthetic values, function, type of facility, and cost as related to project needs.

4.19.1 NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in project specifications need not be more current than provided by the latest change to this guide specification.

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.

A. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI):

1. ANSI A108.1A (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar

2. ANSI A108.1B (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile on a Cured Portland Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-Set or Latex Portland Cement Mortar

3. ANSI A108.4 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive

4. ANSI A108.5 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

5. ANSI A108.6 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and Grouting Epoxy

6. ANSI A108.7 (1992) Electrically Conductive Ceramic Tile Installed with Conductive Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar

7. ANSI A108.8 (1992) Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant Furan Mortar and Grout

8. ANSI A108.10 (1992) Installation of Grout in Tile work

9. ANSI A118.1 (1992) Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar

10. ANSI A118.2 (1992) Conductive Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar

11. ANSI A118.3 (1992) Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive

12. ANSI A118.4 (1992) Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

13. ANSI A118.5 (1992) Chemical Resistant Furan Mortars and Grouts for Tile

14. ANSI A118.9 (1992) Test Methods and Specifications for Cementitious Backer Units

15. ANSI A136.1 (1992) Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile

16. ANSI A137.1 (1988) Ceramic Tile

B. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM):

1. ASTM A 185 (1997) Steel Welded Wire Fabric, Plain, for Reinforcement

2. ASTM C 33 (1999ael) Concrete Aggregates

3. ASTM C 144 (1999) Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

4. ASTM C 150 (1999a) Portland Cement

5. ASTM C 206 (1984; R 1997) Finishing Hydrated Lime

6. ASTM C 207 (1991; R 1997) Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

7. ASTM C 241 (1997) Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic

8. ASTM C 373 (1988; R 1994) Water Absorption, Bulk Density, Apparent Porosity, and Apparent Specific Gravity of Fired White ware Products

9. ASTM C 482 (1981; R 1996) Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland cement.

10. ASTM C 501 (1984; R 1996) Relative Resistance to Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser

11. ASTM C 648 (1998) Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile

12. ASTM C 847 (1995) Metal Lath

13. ASTM C 1026 (1987; R 1996) Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling

14. ASTM C 1027 (1999) Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile

15. ASTM C 1028 (1996) Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method

16. ASTM C 1178/C 1178M (1999) Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel

17. ASTM F 446 (1985; R 1993) Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in Bathing

C. MARBLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (MIA): MIA Design Manual (1991) Design Manual IV Dimensional Stone

D. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA): NFPA 99 (1999) Health Care Facilities

E. TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA (TCA): TCA HDBK (1997) Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation

F. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION: 36 CFR 1191, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

4.10 Fire Resistance Requirements:

NOTE: Choice of critical radiant flux level as it applies to building type and area of application will be made in accordance with the latest edition of MIL-HDBK 1008B or NFPA 101. Wherever the use of Class II (0.22) watts finish is required, Class I (0.45) watts will be permitted. Critical radiant flux will be a minimum average of 0.45 watts when used in corridors in bachelor enlisted quarters, bachelor officer quarters, hospital, child care centers, temporary lodging facilities, and new construction detention and correctional facilities. Generally the critical radiant flux will be a minimum of 0.22 for corridors of other type facilities. Where an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed, Class II interior floor finish may be used where Class I floor finish is required, and where Class II is required, no critical radiant flux rating is required. Omit paragraph if not applicable.

Flooring in corridors and exits shall have a minimum average critical radiant flux of 0.22 watts per square centimeter when tested in accordance with ASTM E 648. The smoke density rating shall be less than 450 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 662.

4.11 RESERVED

4.12 Environmental Requirements: Areas to receive resilient flooring shall be maintained at a temperature above 70 degrees F and below 100 degrees F for 2 days before application, during application and 2 days after application. A minimum temperature of 55 degrees F shall be maintained thereafter. Provide adequate ventilation to remove moisture from area and to comply with regulations limiting concentrations of hazardous vapors.

4.13 Scheduling: Resilient flooring application shall be scheduled after the completion of other work which would damage the finished surface of the flooring.

4.14 Warranty: Contractor is responsible for providing a one year (contractor) supplied material warranty and warrant all workmanship for a period of one year,

4.15 Underlayment:

NOTE: Particleboard is not recommended for use as an underlayment.

Underlayment shall be latex type, as recommended by flooring manufacturer.

4.16 Tile Flooring:

NOTE: The 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) thick vinyl composition tile (VCT) should be utilized in high traffic commercial type installations. The 2.4 mm (3/32-inch) thick VCT should be considered for light to medium duty areas such as rooms in BEQ's and BOQ's. But the criteria for selection of any flooring should also consider amount of vehicular traffic (carts, wheelchairs, etc.), abrasiveness of outside soil and exposure to damaging agents.

Vinyl-composition tile shall conform to ASTM F 1066, and shall be 12 inches square and 1/8 inch thick. Tile shall have the color and pattern uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile. Flooring in any one continuous area shall be from the same lot and shall have the same shade and pattern.

4.17 Air Tread, Risers, and Stringers: Treads, risers, and stringers shall conform to composition rubber compounded from a mixture of synthetic and reclaimed rubber. Overall thickness at treads shall be not less than 1/8 inch. Durometer hardness shall be 90, plus or minus 5, when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2240. Treads to have 80 percent of back and nose sanded by manufacturer to assure good adhesion; provide manufacturer's epoxy filler to completely fill gap between stair and tread nose for all treads. Design shall be either a one piece nosing/tread/riser or a two piece nosing/tread with a matching coved riser. Installation shall include stringer angles on both the wall and banister sides, and landing trim.

4.18 Adhesive for Vinyl Composition Tile: Cutback adhesive for installation of tile over concrete, above, on, or above grade. Moisture and alkali resistant. Non-asbestos formulated or a latex adhesive recommended by flooring manufacturer.

4.19 Adhesive for Wall Base: Adhesive for wall base shall be emulsified acrylic latex; non-flammable.

4.20 Edge:

4 *************************************************************************** 5 NOTE: Indicate edging and thresholds on project drawings. Specify thresholds in Section 08710 DOOR HARDWARE.

6 *************************************************************************** Provide carpet reducer or tile reducer of vinyl. Limit vertical lips in edge strips to 1/4 inch; limit total rise to 1/2 inch.

4.21 Feature: Feature strips shall be rubber, 1 inch wide, and of thickness to match the flooring. Color shall be as selected by Government.

4.22 Transition: A vinyl or rubber transition strip tapered to meet abutting material shall be provided by the contractor.

4.23 Wall Base:

4 *************************************************************************** 5 NOTE: When color is indicated on the drawings delete reference to color in specification; when color samples are required in the project submittals, choose the option "approved color." If a decorative effect or an unnamed color is to be specified, insert description in blank space.

6 *************************************************************************** Base shall be equal to rubber in continuous rolls coved style. Base shall be 4 or 6 inches high and a minimum 1/8 inch thick. Color shall be selected by Government from manufacturer’s standards. Preformed outside corners shall be furnished when Specified. Use flexible base to conform to irregularities in walls, partitions, and floors.

4.24 Polish/Finish: Polish shall conform to ASTM D 4078. Use flooring manufacturer's standard high-solids finish for shine without buffing; non-flammable; compatible with factory-applied finish; may be buffed or burnished for maximum gloss.

4.25 Manufacturer's Color and Texture:

4 *************************************************************************** 5 NOTE: Show manufacturer's name and color numbers on the drawings. Production runs of rubber tile are made in smaller quantities than other resilient tiles, so some variation in shade is to be expected.

6 *************************************************************************** Color and distinct pattern shall be uniformly distributed throughout thickness of tile. Flooring in continuous area or replacement of damaged flooring in continuous area shall be from same production run with same shade and pattern,

4.26 Safety Issue: Carpet adhesives may contain toxic volatile components. Follow ventilation, personal protection, and other safety precautions as recommended by the manufacturer of the adhesive.

4.27 Regulatory Requirements Indoor Air Quality: Carpet shall bear the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Label. Carpet type bearing the label will indicate that carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI Green Label Requirements for Indoor Air Quality Test Criteria.

4.28 ADA Requirements: If carpet is used as a floor, then it shall be securely attached; have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum thickness shall be 1/2 in. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge.

4.29 Physical Requirements :(CARPET)

A. Provide carpet from manufacturer's standard stock. Carpet shall be first quality; and free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, and other physical and manufacturing defects. Use nontoxic carpet materials and treatments, reasonably non- allergenic, and free of other recognized health hazards.

NOTE: For each different type of carpet specified:

Use Table I at end of text to determine carpet wear classification.

Use Table II at end of text to determine minimum requirement for carpet construction necessary to meet the wear classification defined from Table I for the pile yarn type and pile fiber chosen. Insert surface texture, pile yarn type, pile fiber, finished pile yarn weight, pile density, width, gage, dye method, and attached cushion requirement as necessary for each carpet type. Pattern and color for each carpet shall be indicated in the drawings in the finish/color schedule. Designate each carpet with a letter or number symbol to key locations indicated in the finish/color schedule.

Specify carpet width and attached cushion requirement, if applicable. State carpet width as minimum permissible, bearing in mind that wider carpet minimizes number of seams. "Standard" width for most commercial carpet is 12 feet.

Some cushion-backed carpet is available in width of 6 feet.

Edit entire Part 2 to delete items that do not apply.

B. Provide carpet from manufacturer's standard stock. Carpet shall be first quality; and free of visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, and other physical and manufacturing defects. Use nontoxic carpet materials and treatments, reasonably non- allergenic, and free of other recognized health hazards.

4.30 Adhesives: Adhesive for Broadloom shall be multi-purpose and fast tacking as furnished and/or recommended by the carpet manufacturer. All adhesive shall be waterproof, non-flammable, solvent free and contain no alcohol or other hazardous materials. Low emitting volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives should be used to provide for improved indoor air quality.

4.31 Authorized Use Of Carpet Floor Coverings:

A. Use carpet tiles in all open office areas with systems furniture and areas with raised access flooring or flat cable electrical systems.

B. 6 feet wide roll carpet may be used in lieu of carpet tile in corridors less than 6 feet wide separated from adjacent rooms by permanent partitions.

C. 12 feet wide roll carpet and/or carpet tile may be used in Command Offices.

4.32 Substitutions: The contractor shall provide products that match "as close as possible", the products listed above. "Close as possible" shall be determined by the Contracting Officer and the Base Civil Engineer and includes but is not limited to, color, pattern, and the Additional Requirements in Section 4 of this specification. Do not assume that the product submitted will be approved.

4.33 Epoxy Flooring System:

A. Conform to ASTM C722, Type A, Epoxy resin, quartz aggregate.

B. Physical Properties of this flooring system must meet or exceed that of DESCO flooring.

C. Primer, Coloring, Sealer, and Finish coats as standard with manufacture of flooring system.

D. Base cap: Extruded aluminum, clear anodized finish unless specified otherwise to comply with project requirements.

4.34 Base Cap Strip:

A. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063-T6.

B. Shape for 5 mm (3/16 inch) depth of base material, "J" configuration.

C.. Finish:

1. Finish exposed surfaces in accordance with NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual.

2. Aluminum: NAAMM Amp 501.

a. Clear anodic coating, AA-C22A41 chemically etched medium matte, with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.

b. Colored anodic coating, chemically etched medium mattewith Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.

4.35 Project Conditions:

A. Maintain temperature of materials above (70 degrees F), for 48 hours before installation.

B. Maintain temperature of rooms where work occurs, between (70oF and 90oF) for at least 48 hours, before, during, and 24 hours after installation. Maintain temperature at least (70 degrees F) thereafter.

C. Do not install materials until building is permanently enclosed and wet construction is complete, dry, and cured.

D. Concrete substrate cured and not less than 30 days old.

E. Area free of other trades during and for a period of 24 hours after installation.

4.36 Preparation:

A. Prepare surface in accordance with ASTM C811 except where specific manufacturer’s instructions supersede.

B. Mechanically remove all bond inhibiting materials to ensure complete bond.

C. Prepare wall and set base cap mold level.

1. Fill voids within the height of the wall where base is applied even with the wall surface.

2. Grind, sand, or cut away protrusions.

4.37 Application:

A. Mix and apply each component of resinous flooring system in compliance with manufacturer's specifications to produce a uniform monolithic flooring surface of 5 mm (3/16 inch) minimum thickness.

B. Turn flooring up for coved 100 mm (4-inch) high base at vertical wall surfaces and penetrations. Cove joint with floor; 6 mm (1/4 inch) radius. Round interior and external corners.

C. Apply primer over prepared substrate at manufacturers specified rate. Coordinate timing of primer application with application of trowel led mortar to ensure optimum adhesion between resinous flooring materials and substrate.

D. Uniformly spread mortar over substrate adjusted to manufacturer's recommended maximum thickness to plane line of floor.

E. Trowel finish for smooth surface on base and coved surface

F. Grout mortar surface as specified by manufacturer and broad cast colored quartz aggregate uniformly distributed for non-slip texture on floors to within one inch of base cove horizontal edge.

G. Apply a clear finish coat.

4.38 Curing, Protection and Cleaning:

A. Cure resinous flooring materials in compliance with manufacturer's directions, taking care to prevent contamination during stages of application and prior to completion of curing process.

B. Close area of application for a minimum of 24 hours. Protect resinous flooring materials from damage and wear during construction operation.

1. Cover flooring with craft paper.

2. Covers paper with 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick hardboard, plywood, or particle board where area is in foot or vehicle traffic pattern, rolling or fixed scaffolding and overhead work occurs.

C. Remove temporary covering and clean…