Statement_of_Work-Community_Center_Flooring.pdf

Statement of Work for

RAF Lakenheath Page Community Center New Flooring Installation

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 SERVICES: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation and all other items and services for delivery, removal/disposal of existing flooring, and the installation of new rubber flooring in the areas around the skating rink, snack bar and skating storage area & welcome mat in front of the building entrance, to include preparation of floors as necessary at Bldg. 900 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 flooring and associated materials.

2. REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE:

2.1 SUPPLIES: The flooring shall match the specifications outlined in the solicitation. Contractor should provide all materials needed for the flooring.

2.2 INSTALLATION: Contractor shall remove existing flooring. All removed flooring 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 flooring material, 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 rubber flooring and materials needed to install the flooring.

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 Furniture will be moved out of the way before the installation process begins by the community center staff. Furniture will then be replaced by the community center staff.

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 rubber flooring and the welcome mat in front of the door to ensure that patterns are carefully matched. A smoothing compound will be used to before the rubber floor is laid down.

2.2.9 All rubber flooring should be installed after a smoothing compound is placed down. This will ensure that the floor is level before the rubber flooring is installed. Metal strips shall be layed down to separate the rubber and vinyl flooring sections.

2.2.10 The rubber flooring and welcome mat will be extended under open-bottomed obstructions and under removable flanges and furnishings. The rubber flooring will be cut to fit neatly around projections through the 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 flooring, nor to decrease its life expectancy.

2.2.12 Seams shall not be noticeable.

2.2.13 Installer shall not change the direction of flooring in any one room or from one room to the next where continuous through a wall opening.

2.2.14 In doorways, the rubber flooring and the welcome mat shall be placed under removable thresholds. If there are none existing, contractor shall supply and install them.

2.2.15 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 flooring base.

2.2.16 Following installation, entire surface of rubber flooring and welcome mat should be cleaned. Any rubber flooring or the welcome mat soiled during or after installation, and prior to final acceptance shall be thoroughly cleaned, using materials and procedures recommended by the manufacturer.

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

2.2.19 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. The facilities normal business hours of operation are 08:30 – 16:00. The Contractor may find it necessary to deviate from the normal base hours of operation, to ensure timely completion of under this PWS 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 Community Center Director and a representative from Civil Engineering to determine any punch list items and those items have been remedied to the satisfaction of the Community Center Director 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 current flooring and installing the new flooring will also be the responsibility of the contractor.

Statement of Work