Flooring Bid 2024.pdf

MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES DEPARTMENT RFP SPECIFICATIONS FOR “DEMO OF EXISTING

FLOORING WHERE INDICATED AND INSTALLATION OF CARPET AND LVT AT VARIOUS BUILDINGS

THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT”

SCOPE:

1. The Successful Bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and on-site supervisory oversight necessary for the demo, prepping of floors, installing new carpet, LVT, base and transition strips. Contractor must follow all manufactures installation instructions. One box of attic stock per room and two boxes per hallway will be left on site after completion of the work.

2. The areas to demo, receive new flooring and base are indicated on the floor plans attached. Carpet and LVT Specifications are included in the drawings. No substitutes will be accepted.

3. The district will be responsible for the removal and return of furniture.

4. Carpet and LVT is to be cut around high shelving and built-in casework.

5. All buildings and furnishings shall be protected by the Successful Bidder from damage which might be done or caused by work performed under this contract.

Any damage caused directly or indirectly by the Successful Bidder’s agents or suppliers shall be repaired and/or replaced at the expense of the Successful Bidder by methods approved by Midland Public Schools to restore the damaged area(s) to its pre-flooring replacement condition. Midland Public Schools shall deem such repairs acceptable only after inspection and approval.

6. All new materials shall be asbestos free and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

7. The Successful Bidder shall be responsible for protecting all items and equipment from dust.

8. All debris must be removed from the building daily and hauled away after the project is complete.

9. The contractor is responsible for the demo and disposal of old material where indicated.

10. Existing flooring materials shall remain where indicated on drawings. The contractor is responsible for skim coating areas where needed to ensure a level base.

11. The contractor is responsible for all measurements.

Carpet Specifications; Carpet and Tile must be J+J Flooring Group as indicated on attached Drawings.

Bidders Qualifications:

Successful Bidder’s firm shall specialize in carpet installation. All work under the contact shall be performed by skilled workers in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local governing codes. The Successful Bidder shall be responsible at all times for the work and actions of its employees.

Contractor is responsible for all measurements:

Pre-Bid Walk

Contractors may walk the sites to determine the scope of work, equipment and materials required by setting up an appointment with the contact listed below.

Michael Moeggenberg Director of Facilities and Operations Midland Public Schools 989-923-5035 moeggenbergmj@midlandps.org mailto:moeggenbergmj@midlandps.org

Performance Bond

A Performance Bond by a qualified surety authorized to do business in Michigan in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid shall accompany each proposal or proposal combination. The Performance Bond may be in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Personal checks are not acceptable.

Bid Security

A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid shall accompany each proposal or proposal combination.

Safety

The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to MIOSHA and the Right-to- Know.

Fines for MIOSHA Violations

If the District is assessed any fines for MIOSHA violations arising out of these contract services and attributable to the Contractor, the Contractor shall reimburse the District for these.

Permits

The contractor is required to obtain and pay for any required permits both state and local.

Insurance Requirements

The Contractor will provide the District with the required insurance certificates before the Contractor is awarded the contract. These certificates of insurance shall be submitted to the District’s Maintenance Department. Once contract is awarded Midland Public Schools will need to be added as an additional insured to the insurance policies.

Minimum Required Insurance Limits Commercial General Liability Minimum Limits Fire Damage $100,000 Medical Expenses $ 10,000

Personal & Adv. Injury Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 Products - Comp/Op Agg. $1,000,000 Property Damage Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 Excess Liability (Umbrella) Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 Fidelity/Employee Dishonesty Bond $50,000

Automobile Liability (Including Hired & Non-Owned) Personal Injury/Bodily Injury Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Or Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Property Damage Each Occurrence $500,000

The Contractor must also provide all of its employees working on this contract with Workers’ Compensation insurance. The District will not be responsible for any job related injuries to the Contractor’s employees. Contractor will provide the District with proof of insurance with at least the following coverage limits:

Minimum Limits Coverage A Statutory Coverage B as follows:

Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit $1,000,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000

Bid Information

Bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. local time on March 13, 2024 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud for presentation to the Board of Education at their next regularly scheduled meeting. No oral, telephonic, or facsimile proposals will be considered. No proposals will be considered after time of closing of bids other than an act of God, determined by the district.

Owners’ Rights

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all item(s) in the bid; to accept or reject any or all bid(s); to waive any informalities therein; or for any reason, to award the contract to other than the low bidder. If a unit price or extended price is obviously in error and the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.

All bids shall be firm for ninety days (90) from the date of the bid opening. All bids must include a signed “Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification” and a “Familial Relationship Disclosure” form (enclosed with documents).

All bids must be submitted on the attached bid form and signed by the bidder. Two (2) copies of the bid form should be addressed to the attention of:

Michael Moeggenberg Director of Facilities and

Operations Midland Public Schools

600 East Carpenter Street Midland, Michigan 48640

“District Carpet Bid 2024”

One (1) copy of the bid form should be retained for your files. Questions should be referred to Michael Moeggenberg, Director of Facilities and Operations at

989-923-5035 or moeggenbergmj@midlandps.org

Work Timeline

The work shall start no later than June 17, 2024 and shall be completed by August 4, 2024.

Instruction to Bidders

1. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to read this entire document, review all enclosures and attachment, and comply with all requirements specified within.

2. Bids received after the scheduled opening time will not be accepted.

3. The only bids accepted will be hard copy paper bids.

mailto:moeggenbergmj@midlandps.org

4. No bid may be withdrawn, changed or modified in any way for a period of one hundred eighty (90) calendar days from date of bid opening.

5. Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no rights for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.

6. Bids received prior to time of opening will be kept securely unopened. No responsibility will be attached to school district employee who prematurely opens an incorrectly addressed bid proposal.

7. If either a unit price or extended price is obviously in error or the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.

8. Midland Public Schools is exempt from state and federal taxes.

9. All bids are subject to acceptance by Midland Public Schools Board of Education which reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to split awards by items, to waive irregularities or defects, and accept other than the low bid when deemed to be in the best interest of Midland Public Schools.

10. The laws of the State of Michigan shall govern rights, obligations, and remedies of the Parties under this bid and any agreement reached through this process.

11. All information included in a bid response is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and may be disclosed in its entirety after the formal, public bid opening has been completed.

12. By submission of the proposal, the bidder certifies that the pricing structure offered has been arrived at independently without consultation, communication, or agreement of such prices for the purpose of restricting competition with any other bidder or competitor.

13. The bidder agrees to hold and save Midland Public Schools, its officers, agents and employees harmless from liability of any kind, including costs and expenses, with respect to any claim, actin, cost or judgment for patent, copyright or trademark infringement arising out of the purchase or use of equipment, materials, supplies, or services covered by this bid document.

14. The contractor shall provide items of a minor nature, not specifically noted in these specification, so as to provide a complete, operable and Owner acceptable service.

15. Contractors are required to comply with the Safety Rules and Accident Prevention plan. The district reserves the right to exclude any worker(s) from the job site(s) for violation of these work rules or any other such offenses deemed inappropriate by the District.

16. The contractor shall clean their job area daily and dispose of all trash and debris leaving the area broom clean.

17. It is the responsibility of the contractor/bidder to field verify all existing field conditions. Bidders shall inspect the work site and take such steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature of the work; and general and local conditions which can affect the work or cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

18. The sites are available for your inspections by appointment.

Architectural Guide Specifications for Kinetex

SPECIFICATION DIVISION 09 - INTERIOR FINISHES

SECTION 096813 - MODULAR FLOORING FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

Revised: February 2023

J+J Flooring, P. O. Box 1287, Dalton, Georgia 30722

Be sure to obtain the latest version of this specification. Edit suggested guide specifications in accordance with project requirements. Delete, add, or modify text as required. You are responsible for the accuracy for of all project specifications. NEITHER KINETEX NOR J+J Flooring SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING

OUT OF THE USE OF ANY OF ITS GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS.

Copyright: 2024 by J+J Flooring. Limited permission is hereby granted to incorporate portions of this guide specification into project specifications requiring the use of Kinetex textile composite flooring.

SECTION 096813

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 THIS SECTION INCLUDES

A. Textile composite flooring modules as shown on the drawings and schedules and as indicated by the requirements of this section.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract (including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 sections) apply to the work in this section only.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Other Division 9 sections for floor finishes related to this section but not the work of this section.

B. Division 3 Concrete - not included work this section.

C. Division 6 Wood and Plastics - not included work this section.

D. Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection - not included work this section.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Qualifications of flooring installation contractor: All work shall be done by installation firms specializing in commercial flooring and carpet installation. It is required, that the firm or individual shall be a member of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) and/or certified by the Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI). Flooring contractor to be specialty contractor normally engaged in this type of work and shall have three (3) years minimum documented experience in commercial installation of similar flooring materials and participation in manufacturer's environmental program including responsible flooring removal, recycling, and installation.

B. Flooring contractor will be responsible for the proper product installation, including floor preparation in all the areas indicated in the drawings to receive Kinetex modules. The installation standard will be as listed in J+J Flooring Kinetex Installation Instructions.

C. Flooring contractor to provide owner a written warranty that guarantees the completed installation to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of no less than two (2) years after job completion.

D. Manufacturer qualifications: Manufacturing facility to ISO 14001 certified and have a minimum of 20 years experience in the manufacture of commercial flooring.

E. Manufacturer to offer a reclamation program for the recycling of existing broadloom carpet, modular carpet tile and textile composite flooring.

F. All warranties must be issued by the manufacturer as standard published warranties on all types of flooring modules within this document. Second source warranties that involve parties other than the textile composite flooring manufacturer are unacceptable. If the product fails to perform as warranted when installed according to the J+J Flooring's Kinetex installation instruction and maintained according to J+J Flooring's Kinetex maintenance instructions, the affected area will be repaired or replaced at the expense of the manufacturer. J+J Flooring will provide standard published written performance warranties for the following:

1. Lifetime product performance. Will not delaminate along seams or lose more than five (5%) percent by weight of fiber during its useful life.

2. Lifetime static propensity, meaning built-in protection below 3.0 kv as tested under AATCC-134.

3. Lifetime Stain Removal

4. Lifetime Colorfastness (Light and Crocking)

G. Manufacturer to provide field service experts to assist in project start-up as required by the job and will notify owner, architect, general contractor, or another designated contact if any installation instructions are not followed.

H. Provide flooring material to meet the following test performance criteria as tested by a recognized independent testing laboratory. Certified test reports shall be submitted by the manufacturer for each test method. Requirements listed below must be met by all products being submitted for approval:

1. Pill Test / DOC-FF-1-70 (ASTM D-2859) - Requirement: Pass

2. Flooring Radiant Panel / ASTM E-648 - Requirement: Class I (Above .45 w/cm)

3. CRI VOC Chamber Test/Indoor Air Quality test (CRI-IAQ) Green Label Plus™ Test.

4. Lightfastness: Rating of not less than 5 on International Grey Scale after 40 SFU's when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 16E.

5. Crockfastness: Minimum stain rating on International Grey Scale of not less than 5 wet or dry when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 165.

6. Atmospheric Fading: Burned Gas shall not be less than 5 on International Grey Scale after two cycles on each test as per AATCC Test Method 129 Ozone and AATCC Test Method 23.

7. Noise Reduction Coefficient (ASTM C 423-02): NRC Rating of 0.30

8. Impact Insulation Classification (ASTM E 492-09): IIC Rating of 64

9. Slip Resistance (ASTM 1028-96): Complies with ADA Guidelines for level surface

10. Thermal Insulation (ASTM C 518): R-4

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to architect and/or owner ten (10) days prior to bid, two (2) 6.5" x 6.5" (minimum size) finished samples of the exact type of flooring proposed, including quality, pattern, color and backing.

B. Submit to architect and/or owner ten (10) days before bid, any proposed substitutions for consideration. Submit at least three (3) references of installations using the same flooring technology, as described within this text. Include contact names and telephone numbers.

C. Submit manufacturer's warranties, installation instructions, and maintenance instructions before bid date.

D. Submit the manufacturer's certification that the flooring has been tested by an independent laboratory and complies with the required flammability tests as well as other testing requirements as listed under 1.04 F.

1.06 ENVIRONMENTAL/FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Deliver all materials to the installation site in the manufacturer's original packaging and in good condition.

Packaging to contain manufacturer's name and marks, identification number, shipping and handling instructions and related information.

B. Delivered and stored materials must be available for inspection as required by the owner, architect, general contractor and/or the manufacturer.

C. Sub-floor preparation is to include all required work to prepare the existing floor for installation of the product as specified in this document. Sub-floor preparation shall meet all conditions as specified in J+J Flooring's Kinetex textile composite flooring installation instructions.

D. Sub-floor preparation will include, as required, the removal and repair of the existing floor surface. It is required that the floor of a renovation project be inspected before the bid date.

E. All materials, including adhesives, are to be delivered to the site of installation at a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of installation and stored in a clean and dry room that measures above 65°F and below 95°F and measures between 10% and 65% relative humidity (RH). To maintain temperature and relative humidity, permanent heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) must be in operation. Place pallets of textile composite flooring modules on a flat surface (do not double stack pallets). After work is completed, the ambient room temperature should remain at 65°F and relative humidity between 10% and 65% for 48 hours. These materials and related adhesives shall be protected from the direct flow of heat from heating fixtures and appliances such as hot-air registers, radiators, or other. Site conditions shall include those specified in the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions and shall also include sufficient heat, light and power required for effective and efficient working condition.

F. Once the temperature and relative humidity in area for installation have been stabilized, loose lay the modules within the installation area and allow them to precondition for 48 hours prior to installation. Module installation shall not commence until painting and finishing work is complete and ceiling and overhead work is tested, approved and completed. Traffic shall be closed during the installation of the textile composite flooring products. Verify concrete slabs are dry per the standards for bond and moisture tests listed in the manufacturer's installation instructions.

1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. All Bid submittals must conform to the specifications in this document.

B. All test results to be in accordance with a certified independent testing laboratory.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Kinetex, a brand of J+J Flooring, P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA, 30722. (800) 241- 4586. JJFLOORINGGROUP.COM. Please contact BRIAN GUZI, (586) 894-3613, BRIAN.GUZI@JJFLOORING.COM

Any alternate manufacturer and/or product must meet or exceed those requirements specified under all sections of this document in pattern, color, and fiber. Any substitutions must be made in accordance with Section 1.00 of this document.

2.02 TEXTILE COMPOSITE FLOORING MATERIALS

A. Kinetex flooring modules (tiles):

1. Product: Velocity 1814

2. Color: Vector 1610

3. Backing: Polyester Felt Cushion

4. Dye Method: Solution Dyed

5. Wear Layer: 100% Polyester

6. Total Weight (Nominal Average): 4.5 oz - 5.2 oz / square foot

7. Pattern Repeat: N/A

8. Soil Release: Yes

9. Standard Size: 24" x 24" ( approx. (60.96cm x 60.96 cm)

10. Warranties: Lifetime Product Performance, Colorfastness to Light & Crocking, Stain Removal, Static

Protection, Protection from Edge Ravel and Delamination Failure; Lifetime Dimensional Stability.

11. Testing Specifications - Pill Test: No

12. Testing Specifications - Flooring Radiant Panel: Class 1

13. Testing Specifications - Smoke Density: Less than 450.0 flaming (ASTM E 662)

14. Testing Specifications - Static Test: Less than 3.0kv (AATCC-134)

15. Recycled content: Minimum of 45% recycled content

16. NSF/ANSI 140 Platinum Certified

17. Closed-loop recyclable

2.03 ADHESIVES

A. Kinetex® Adhesive, an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for the installation of Kinetex textile composite flooring modules is required.

B. Kinetex PreFix®, a quick installation for all Kinetex textile composite flooring products. The release liner easily peels away to reveal a series of pre-applied adhesive strips that securely anchor the Kinetex module in place, (PreFix Primer is required).

2.04 ACCESSORIES

A. Kinetex requires protective transition 3/16-inch to other floor covering thickness. Provide transition/reducing strips tapered to meet abutting materials as indicated in the drawings.

B. Provide aluminum edge with lip to protect Kinetex edge.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine and verify that sub-floor surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances specified for that type of work and are ready to receive installation of modules.

B. Verify that wall surfaces are smooth and flat within the tolerances specified for that type of work, are dust-free, and are ready to receive installation of modules.

C. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are dust-free and free of substances that could impair bonding of adhesive materials to sub-floor surfaces.

D. Verify that concrete sub-floor surfaces are dry enough and ready for flooring installation by testing for moisture emission rate and alkalinity in accordance with ASTM F 710; obtain instructions if test results are not within limits recommended by J+J Flooring.

E. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.

F. J+J Flooring requires that Kinetex textile composite flooring be inspected prior to installation for proper style, color and potential defects. No claims will be honored if the modules are installed with visible defects. Should there be a problem, call J+J Flooring's Customer Relations Department at 800.241.4586.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Starting installation constitutes acceptance of sub-floor conditions.

B. SURFACE PREPARATION- Dust, dirt, debris and non-compatible adhesive must be removed before the installation begins. Surfaces must be smooth and level with all holes and cracks filled with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Kinetex Adhesive cannot be applied to any substrate where chemical or solvent-based cleaners have been used.

C. LATEX ADHESIVES - Old latex adhesives must be mechanically scraped down to a bare residue. Latex adhesive residues must be smooth and level with all holes and cracks filled with a Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers, or encapsulated with APAC ENCapSeal.

Note: Failure to remove or seal, old latex adhesive may cause installation failure, shifting, buckling or edge curling;

these conditions will not be covered under warranty.

D. CUT BACK ADHESIVES - Must be wet mechanically scraped to a minimum residue and encapsulated with APAC ENCapSeal.

Note: Failure to remove or seal old cut back adhesive may cause installation failure, shifting, buckling or edge curling; these conditions will not be covered under warranty.

E. CONCRETE MOISTURE TESTING and pH TESTING - Substrate surfaces must be tested for moisture emission. It is the responsibility of the owner or owner's representative to perform moisture testing prior to starting the installation. ASTM-F 2170-2 relative humidity probe moisture testing is required. Acceptable relative humidity probe testing results are up to 100% RH when using Kinetex Adhesive or Kinetex PreFix. Alkalinity tests should also be performed per ASTM F 710. The maximum acceptable pH is 11.0 when using Kinetex Adhesive or Kinetex PreFix.

Note: pH readings of 9.0 - 11.00, Commercialon Premium Sealer is required.

SUBFLOORS

F. New Concrete - New concrete must be fully cured and free of moisture (see ASTM F 710). New concrete requires a curing period of approximately 90 days.

G. Old Concrete - Old concrete must be checked for moisture. Dry, dusty, porous floors must be primed. Note:

Primers will not correct a moisture problem. For complete information, refer to CRI-104 Installation Standard.

H. Wood - Wood floors must be APA flooring grade smooth and level, or CanPly Select Grade. If the floor is uneven, an approved underlayment will be required. Old finishes must be tested for compatibility with adhesives or removed and porous wood primed. Wood floors must receive a roll-on application of Commercialon® Premium Sealer. Follow instructions on the Commercialon® Premium Sealer label.

I. Terrazzo / Marble - Level all grout lines with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Glossy surfaces must be sanded for proper adhesive bond. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed.

J. Other Hard Surfaces (VCT/VAT) - Tiles must be well secured to the floor or removed. Broken, damaged or loose tiles must be replaced. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed from VCT before applying adhesive.

Existing sheet vinyl is not a suitable substrate for modular installation and must be removed.

K. Raised Access Panel Floors - The panels must be flat, warped panels can result in the carpet modules being off grid. The panel joints must be tight and level. Screws are to be countersunk.

L. Gypcrete - Gypcrete subfloors must be fully cured and free of high moisture (see ASTM F 2170-2). Gypcrete requires a curing period of approximately 90 days. Additionally, Gypcrete must be treated using primer in advance of applying adhesive.

M. Carpet - Remove old carpet and carpet adhesives by scraping or other mechanical means. Any remaining adhesive residues may be covered with a Portland based patching compound or encapsulated with TriSeal Sealer.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF TEXTILE COMPOSITE FLOORING

A. Install flooring in strict accordance with the finish drawings and J+J Flooring's Kinetex installation instructions.

B. ADHESIVE SYSTEM - Kinetex requires use of Kinetex Adhesive or PreFix pre-applied adhesive for all Kinetex flooring modules.

1. Full Spread Kinetex Adhesive System: Installation requires full spread use of Kinetex Adhesive. The spread rate for Kinetex Adhesive is approximately 640 square feet per four- gallon bucket over a properly prepared floor and must be spread using a 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” square notched trowel. Kinetex adhesive is a transitional hard-set PSA with limited working time. Allow the adhesive to dry until the anchor lines are visible and begin installation. Once the control lines are visible complete theinstallation within 2 hours, which includes trimming and rolling. Replace the trowel clip each time that a new 4-gallon pail of Kinetex Adhesive is opened. Kinetex adhesive average coverage is 640 SF per 4 gallon pail or 160 SF per one gallon pail.

Note: Inadequate amounts of adhesive can cause modules to shift and move and will not be covered by warranty. J+J Flooring will not be responsible for the adhesive bond where other adhesives have been used.

2. PreFix Pre-Applied Adhesive

a. PreFix Primer Application (REQUIRED) Note: Read all installation instructions thoroughly.

i. Pour the diluted primer onto the substrate and roll on using 3/8" nap or foam roller. Do not puddle. Additional coats may be required upon visual inspection over extremely porous concrete.

ii. Allow the material to dry to the touch. Lower substrate temperatures and/ or higher humid conditions could extend the drying time

b. Installing PreFix Kinetex Modules After the PreFix primer has dried, begin the installation at the intersection of the central module anchor lines. Peel off the release film and save it to be recycled. Complete the installation one quarter area at a time laying the modules firmly and accurately along the anchor lines. Follow approved installation method(s) for each specific product.

C. MODULE PLACEMENT - Arrows are printed on the module backing to show pile/machine direction. A tight installation without compression is mandatory for optimum performance and appearance of the modular installation.

It is critical that each module uniformly touch each adjoining module without a gap. To ensure a clean tight fit, do not pull/tug or slid-in modules, but instead lay each module into its location against the adjoining module. Use your hands to press/form the module into place where the new module meets the previously installed module. See specific product specifications for approved installation method(s).

Note: To reposition a Kinetex module during installation, remove it by gently lifting all four sides of the module with a spatula or putty knife, rotating around each side of the module doing a little at a time. The very center of the module should be the last part of the module touching the floor upon removal. Do not stretch a module while it is in the adhesive in order to align next to an adjoin modular. An attempt to stretch will likely result in the module pulling back to its original position. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A MODULE ALL AT ONCE BY PULLING ONE OR

ONLY TWO SIDES OF THE MODULAR. DOING SO MAY LEAD TO DISTORTING THE MODULE.

D. PALLET AND BUNDLE SEQUENCING - It is very important to install Kinetex modules in the order they were manufactured; this is easily accomplished by selecting pallets in sequential order and following the numbers located on each bundle of modules. Typically, an installation will begin with the lowest bundle numbers and progress through the highest numbers until the project is complete. Installing modules by bundle sequence will assure the most even uniform look possible. (For layout and installation instructions refer to J+J Flooring's Kinetex Installation Instructions.)

E. STAIRS - Use single or double undercut stair nosing and cut modules. Then, using full spread Kinetex Adhesive or SRT Tape, install modules on steps and risers, inserting the stair nosing edge and the top of the riser edge of each module into the vinyl undercut.

F. COMPLETING INSTALLATION - To avoid dislodging modules, do not walk on or move furniture onto modules until the area is completely anchored. Roll entire area with 75-100 lb. roller in both directions (north-south and east-west) after completion of installation. It is also required that sheets of plywood or hardboard be laid over the new modular surface when transporting heavy furniture on carts or dollies. As a final step, vacuum the entire area with an upright vacuum.

3.04 INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES

A. Install accessories as required by drawings and per manufacturer's specifications.

3.05 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Use a moist cloth when wet; if dry, use a solvent based product applied to a towel then worked onto the Kinetex module for removal of contaminants such as adhesive, paint, oil and grease. Follow J+J Flooring's maintenance guidelines.

B. Clean and vacuum surfaces.

Architectural Guide Specifications for Kinetex

SPECIFICATION DIVISION 09 - INTERIOR FINISHES

SECTION 096813 - MODULAR FLOORING FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

J+J Flooring, P. O. Box 1287, Dalton, Georgia 30722

Be sure to obtain the latest version of this specification. Edit suggested guide specifications in accordance with project requirements. Delete, add, or modify text as required. You are responsible for the accuracy for of all project specifications. NEITHER KINETEX NOR J+J Flooring SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING

OUT OF THE USE OF ANY OF ITS GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS.

Copyright: 2024 by J+J Flooring. Limited permission is hereby granted to incorporate portions of this guide specification into project specifications requiring the use of Kinetex textile composite flooring.

SECTION 096813

1.01 THIS SECTION INCLUDES

A. Textile composite flooring modules as shown on the drawings and schedules and as indicated by the requirements of this section.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract (including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 sections) apply to the work in this section only.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Other Division 9 sections for floor finishes related to this section but not the work of this section.

B. Division 3 Concrete - not included work this section.

C. Division 6 Wood and Plastics - not included work this section.

D. Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection - not included work this section.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Qualifications of flooring installation contractor: All work shall be done by installation firms specializing in commercial flooring and carpet installation. It is required, that the firm or individual shall be a member of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) and/or certified by the Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI). Flooring contractor to be specialty contractor normally engaged in this type of work and shall have three (3) years minimum documented experience in commercial installation of similar flooring materials and participation in manufacturer's environmental program including responsible flooring removal, recycling, and installation.

B. Flooring contractor will be responsible for the proper product installation, including floor preparation in all the areas indicated in the drawings to receive Kinetex modules. The installation standard will be as listed in J+J Flooring Kinetex Installation Instructions.

C. Flooring contractor to provide owner a written warranty that guarantees the completed installation to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of no less than two (2) years after job completion.

D. Manufacturer qualifications: Manufacturing facility to ISO 14001 certified and have a minimum of 20 years experience in the manufacture of commercial flooring.

E. Manufacturer to offer a reclamation program for the recycling of existing broadloom carpet, modular carpet tile and textile composite flooring.

F. All warranties must be issued by the manufacturer as standard published warranties on all types of flooring modules within this document. Second source warranties that involve parties other than the textile composite flooring manufacturer are unacceptable. If the product fails to perform as warranted when installed according to the J+J Flooring's Kinetex installation instruction and maintained according to J+J Flooring's Kinetex maintenance instructions, the affected area will be repaired or replaced at the expense of the manufacturer. J+J Flooring will provide standard published written performance warranties for the following:

3. Lifetime product performance. Will not delaminate along seams or lose more than five (5%) percent by weight of fiber during its useful life.

4. Lifetime static propensity, meaning built-in protection below 3.0 kv as tested under AATCC-134.

5. Lifetime Stain Removal

6. Lifetime Colorfastness (Light and Crocking)

G. Manufacturer to provide field service experts to assist in project start-up as required by the job and will notify owner, architect, general contractor, or another designated contact if any installation instructions are not followed.

H. Provide flooring material to meet the following test performance criteria as tested by a recognized independent testing laboratory. Certified test reports shall be submitted by the manufacturer for each test method. Requirements listed below must be met by all products being submitted for approval:

7. Pill Test / DOC-FF-1-70 (ASTM D-2859) - Requirement: Pass

8. Flooring Radiant Panel / ASTM E-648 - Requirement: Class I (Above .45 w/cm)

9. CRI VOC Chamber Test/Indoor Air Quality test (CRI-IAQ) Green Label Plus™ Test.

10. Lightfastness: Rating of not less than 5 on International Grey Scale after 40 SFU's when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 16E.

11. Crockfastness: Minimum stain rating on International Grey Scale of not less than 5 wet or dry when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 165.

12. Atmospheric Fading: Burned Gas shall not be less than 5 on International Grey Scale after two cycles on each test as per AATCC Test Method 129 Ozone and AATCC Test Method 23.

13. Noise Reduction Coefficient (ASTM C 423-02): NRC Rating of 0.30

14. Impact Insulation Classification (ASTM E 492-09): IIC Rating of 64

15. Slip Resistance (ASTM 1028-96): Complies with ADA Guidelines for level surface

16. Thermal Insulation (ASTM C 518): R-4

A. Submit to architect and/or owner ten (10) days prior to bid, two (2) 6.5" x 6.5" (minimum size) finished samples of the exact type of flooring proposed, including quality, pattern, color and backing.

B. Submit to architect and/or owner ten (10) days before bid, any proposed substitutions for consideration. Submit at least three (3) references of installations using the same flooring technology, as described within this text. Include contact names and telephone numbers.

C. Submit manufacturer's warranties, installation instructions, and maintenance instructions before bid date.

D. Submit the manufacturer's certification that the flooring has been tested by an independent laboratory and complies with the required flammability tests as well as other testing requirements as listed under 1.04 F.

1.06 ENVIRONMENTAL/FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Deliver all materials to the installation site in the manufacturer's original packaging and in good condition.

Packaging to contain manufacturer's name and marks, identification number, shipping and handling instructions and related information.

B. Delivered and stored materials must be available for inspection as required by the owner, architect, general contractor and/or the manufacturer.

C. Sub-floor preparation is to include all required work to prepare the existing floor for installation of the product as specified in this document. Sub-floor preparation shall meet all conditions as specified in J+J Flooring's Kinetex textile composite flooring installation instructions.

D. Sub-floor preparation will include, as required, the removal and repair of the existing floor surface. It is required that the floor of a renovation project be inspected before the bid date.

E. All materials, including adhesives, are to be delivered to the site of installation at a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of installation and stored in a clean and dry room that measures above 65°F and below 95°F and measures between 10% and 65% relative humidity (RH). To maintain temperature and relative humidity, permanent heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) must be in operation. Place pallets of textile composite flooring modules on a flat surface (do not double stack pallets). After work is completed, the ambient room temperature should remain at 65°F and relative humidity between 10% and 65% for 48 hours. These materials and related adhesives shall be protected from the direct flow of heat from heating fixtures and appliances such as hot-air registers, radiators, or other. Site conditions shall include those specified in the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions and shall also include sufficient heat, light and power required for effective and efficient working condition.

F. Once the temperature and relative humidity in area for installation have been stabilized, loose lay the modules within the installation area and allow them to precondition for 48 hours prior to installation. Module installation shall not commence until painting and finishing work is complete and ceiling and overhead work is tested, approved and completed. Traffic shall be closed during the installation of the textile composite flooring products. Verify concrete slabs are dry per the standards for bond and moisture tests listed in the manufacturer's installation instructions.

1.07 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. All Bid submittals must conform to the specifications in this document.

B. All test results to be in accordance with a certified independent testing laboratory.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Kinetex, a brand of J+J Flooring, P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA, 30722. (800) 241- 4586. JJFLOORINGGROUP.COM. Please contact BRIAN GUZI, (586) 894-3613, BRIAN.GUZI@JJFLOORING.COM

Any alternate manufacturer and/or product must meet or exceed those requirements specified under all sections of this document in pattern, color, and fiber. Any substitutions must be made in accordance with Section 1.00 of this document.

2.02 TEXTILE COMPOSITE FLOORING MATERIALS

A. Kinetex flooring modules (tiles):

17. Product: Z Factor 1844

18. Color: Value 2865,2869,2867,2862,2868,2867

19. Backing: Polyester Felt Cushion

20. Dye Method: Solution Dyed

21. Wear Layer: 100% Polyester

22. Total Weight (Nominal Average): 4.5 oz - 5.2 oz / square foot

23. Pattern Repeat: N/A

24. Soil Release: Yes

25. Standard Size: 18" x 36" ( approx. (45.72cm x 45.72 cm)

26. Warranties: Lifetime Product Performance, Colorfastness to Light & Crocking, Stain Removal, Static

Protection, Protection from Edge Ravel and Delamination Failure; Lifetime Dimensional Stability.

27. Testing Specifications - Pill Test: Yes

28. Testing Specifications - Flooring Radiant Panel: Class 1

29. Testing Specifications - Smoke Density: Less than 450.0 flaming (ASTM E 662)

30. Testing Specifications - Static Test: Less than 3.0kv (AATCC-134)

31. Recycled content: Minimum of 45% recycled content

32. NSF/ANSI 140 Platinum Certified

33. Closed-loop recyclable

A. Kinetex® Adhesive, an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for the installation of Kinetex textile composite flooring modules is required.

B. Kinetex PreFix®, a quick installation for all Kinetex textile composite flooring products. The release liner easily peels away to reveal a series of pre-applied adhesive strips that securely anchor the Kinetex module in place, (PreFix Primer is required).

2.04 ACCESSORIES

A. Kinetex requires protective transition 3/16-inch to other floor covering thickness. Provide transition/reducing strips tapered to meet abutting materials as indicated in the drawings.

B. Provide aluminum edge with lip to protect Kinetex edge.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine and verify that sub-floor surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances specified for that type of work and are ready to receive installation of modules.

B. Verify that wall surfaces are smooth and flat within the tolerances specified for that type of work, are dust-free, and are ready to receive installation of modules.

C. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are dust-free and free of substances that could impair bonding of adhesive materials to sub-floor surfaces.

D. Verify that concrete sub-floor surfaces are dry enough and ready for flooring installation by testing for moisture emission rate and alkalinity in accordance with ASTM F 710; obtain instructions if test results are not within limits recommended by J+J Flooring.

E. Verify that required floor-mounted utilities are in correct location.

F. J+J Flooring requires that Kinetex textile composite flooring be inspected prior to installation for proper style, color and potential defects. No claims will be honored if the modules are installed with visible defects. Should there be a problem, call J+J Flooring's Customer Relations Department at 800.241.4586.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Starting installation constitutes acceptance of sub-floor conditions.

B. SURFACE PREPARATION- Dust, dirt, debris and non-compatible adhesive must be removed before the installation begins. Surfaces must be smooth and level with all holes and cracks filled with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Kinetex Adhesive cannot be applied to any substrate where chemical or solvent-based cleaners have been used.

C. LATEX ADHESIVES - Old latex adhesives must be mechanically scraped down to a bare residue. Latex adhesive residues must be smooth and level with all holes and cracks filled with a Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers, or encapsulated with APAC ENCapSeal.

Note: Failure to remove or seal, old latex adhesive may cause installation failure, shifting, buckling or edge curling;

these conditions will not be covered under warranty.

D. CUT BACK ADHESIVES - Must be wet mechanically scraped to a minimum residue and encapsulated with APAC ENCapSeal.

Note: Failure to remove or seal old cut back adhesive may cause installation failure, shifting, buckling or edge curling; these conditions will not be covered under warranty.

E. CONCRETE MOISTURE TESTING and pH TESTING - Substrate surfaces must be tested for moisture emission. It is the responsibility of the owner or owner's representative to perform moisture testing prior to starting the installation. ASTM-F 2170-2 relative humidity probe moisture testing is required. Acceptable relative humidity probe testing results are up to 100% RH when using Kinetex Adhesive or Kinetex PreFix. Alkalinity tests should also be performed per ASTM F 710. The maximum acceptable pH is 11.0 when using Kinetex Adhesive or Kinetex PreFix.

Note: pH readings of 9.0 - 11.00, Commercialon Premium Sealer is required.

SUBFLOORS

F. New Concrete - New concrete must be fully cured and free of moisture (see ASTM F 710). New concrete requires a curing period of approximately 90 days.

G. Old Concrete - Old concrete must be checked for moisture. Dry, dusty, porous floors must be primed. Note:

Primers will not correct a moisture problem. For complete information, refer to CRI-104 Installation Standard.

H. Wood - Wood floors must be APA flooring grade smooth and level, or CanPly Select Grade. If the floor is uneven, an approved underlayment will be required. Old finishes must be tested for compatibility with adhesives or removed and porous wood primed. Wood floors must receive a roll-on application of Commercialon® Premium Sealer. Follow instructions on the Commercialon® Premium Sealer label.

I. Terrazzo / Marble - Level all grout lines with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers. Glossy surfaces must be sanded for proper adhesive bond. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed.

J. Other Hard Surfaces (VCT/VAT) - Tiles must be well secured to the floor or removed. Broken, damaged or loose tiles must be replaced. Waxes and similar finishes must be removed from VCT before applying adhesive.

Existing sheet vinyl is not a suitable substrate for modular installation and must be removed.

K. Raised Access Panel Floors - The panels must be flat, warped panels can result in the carpet modules being off grid. The panel joints must be tight and level. Screws are to be countersunk.

L. Gypcrete - Gypcrete subfloors must be fully cured and free of high moisture (see ASTM F 2170-2). Gypcrete requires a curing period of approximately 90 days. Additionally, Gypcrete must be treated using primer in advance of applying adhesive.

M. Carpet - Remove old carpet and carpet adhesives by scraping or other mechanical means. Any remaining adhesive residues may be covered with a Portland based patching compound or encapsulated with TriSeal Sealer.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF TEXTILE COMPOSITE FLOORING

A. Install flooring in strict accordance with the finish drawings and J+J Flooring's Kinetex installation instructions.

B. ADHESIVE SYSTEM - Kinetex requires use of Kinetex Adhesive or PreFix pre-applied adhesive for all Kinetex flooring modules.

34. Full Spread Kinetex Adhesive System: Installation requires full spread use of Kinetex Adhesive. The spread rate for Kinetex Adhesive is approximately 640 square feet per four- gallon bucket over a properly prepared floor and must be spread using a 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” square notched trowel. Kinetex adhesive is a transitional hard-set PSA with limited working time. Allow the adhesive to dry until the anchor lines are visible and begin installation. Once the control lines are visible complete theinstallation within 2 hours, which includes trimming and rolling. Replace the trowel clip each time that a new 4-gallon pail of Kinetex Adhesive is opened. Kinetex adhesive average coverage is 640 SF per 4 gallon pail or 160 SF per one gallon pail.

Note: Inadequate amounts of adhesive can cause modules to shift and move and will not be covered by warranty. J+J Flooring will not be responsible for the adhesive bond where other adhesives have been used.

35. PreFix Pre-Applied Adhesive

a. PreFix Primer Application (REQUIRED) Note: Read all installation instructions thoroughly.

i. Pour the diluted primer onto the substrate and roll on using 3/8" nap or foam roller. Do not puddle. Additional coats may be required upon visual inspection over extremely porous concrete.

ii. Allow the material to dry to the touch. Lower substrate temperatures and/ or higher humid conditions could extend the drying time

b. Installing PreFix Kinetex Modules After the PreFix primer has dried, begin the installation at the intersection of the central module anchor lines. Peel off the release film and save it to be recycled. Complete the installation one quarter area at a time laying the modules firmly and accurately along the anchor lines. Follow approved installation method(s) for each specific product.

C. MODULE PLACEMENT - Arrows are printed on the module backing to show pile/machine direction.

A tight installation without compression is mandatory for optimum performance and appearance of the modular installation. It is critical that each module uniformly touch each adjoining module without a gap. To ensure a clean tight fit, do not pull/tug or slid-in modules, but instead lay each module into its location against the adjoining module. Use your hands to press/form the module into place where the new module meets the previously installed module. See specific product specifications for approved installation method(s).

Note: To reposition a Kinetex module during…