DFAC_Carpet_Installation-_Updated_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work for

DFAC Carpet Installation (Knight’s Table Dining Facility)

Table of Contents

Section Number and Title

Page Number

1.0 Description of Services 3

2.0 Requirements of Service 3-4

3.0 General Information

4-5

4.0 Quality Assurance

5.0 Contract Furnished Items 5

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

2. REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE:

2.1 SUPPLIES: Carpeting shall match the specifications outlined in the solicitation. This is an “Or Equal” requirement so items of equal or better quality are acceptable. The carpet tiles will cover approximately 600 square meters to cover 2 dining rooms and two offices. Contractor shall supply all bonding and transition strips color to match base as required for carpet installation.

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

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

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

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

2.2.4 The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include:

Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed, doors shall be kept closed when air-conditioning or heating systems are running except when opened to move materials or enter or exit the work area. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

2.2.5 All furniture items will be moved by the dining facility staff. The furniture items will be removed for work to begin and replaced once work has been completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.2.12 Seams shall not be noticeable.

2.2.13 Carpet pattern shall run parallel to walls.

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

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

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

2.2.17 Fit joints of rubber cove base tight and vertical. Maintain minimum measurement of 18 inches between joints. Miter internal corner and use pre-molded sections for external corners and exposed ends. Base to be installed on a solid backing and should be adhered tightly to wall and floor surfaces.

Scribe and fit to door frames and other obstructions. Horizontal variation should not be more than 1/8” over ten feet. All adhesives shall be removed from floor, base, and wall surface without damage. Same standards to be used for carpet base or wood base.

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

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

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

3. GENERAL INFORMATION:

3.1 Working Hours and Holidays.

3.1.2 Business Hours:

Normal Base Hours. Base hours of operation are 07:30 – 16:30. The Contractor may find it necessary to deviate from the normal base hours of operation, to ensure timely completion of work under this SOW at no additional cost to the government.

3.1.3 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to provide services on UK holidays.

The relevant recognized holidays include:

Christmas Day December 25 Boxing Day December 26 New Year Day January 1 Good Friday Friday before Easter Easter Monday Monday after Easter Bank Holiday 1st Monday in May Spring Holiday Last Monday in May Late Summer Holiday Last Monday in August

National holidays subsequently declared by Her Majesty’s Government shall likewise be considered official holidays for the purpose of this provision.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The government shall periodically inspect the contractor during installation.

Any discrepancies discovered shall be reported to the contractor for remedial action. Any remedial action shall be carried out prior to completion of installation, or earlier depending on the nature of the discrepancy.

The government’s representative shall have the final decision on the acceptance of work carried out. Job is considered finished after a walk through has been accomplished with the Facility Manager and a representative from Civil Engineering to determine any punch list items and those items have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Facility Manager and Civil Engineering.

5. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS: Contractor will be required to furnish all items and materials requested in the pricing schedule in the solicitation. Acquiring any items or equipment needed to perform the duties of installing/removing carpeting will also be the responsibility of the contractor.