SOW_Interior Finishes_3.15.12_Amend 1.pdf

15 MARCH 2012

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this Scope of Work is to provide all labor, supervision, materials and equipment to replaces building finishes as further described below and as shown in the attached drawings

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective completion of all work described herein. Contractor to provide all materials and equipment necessary to provide a complete project even if not specifically mentioned or listed within these documents. Insufficient information or description of materials or labor, which prevent the acceptance of these drawings and specifications as adequate to complete the work, must be reported to the government representative, in writing, prior to submitting a bid. Listing an exclusion in the bid response does not meet this criterion. The contractor’s bid shall be construed as an offer to complete all work without additional cost to the government.

B. CONTRACTOR ON‐SITE REPRESENTATION

On‐Site Representative. The contractor shall provide in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) the name, telephone number and address of the contractor’s on‐site representative. The term “on‐site representative” means a person designated in writing by the contractor who has the authority to act for the contractor on a day‐to‐day basis at the work site and to accept and sign for notices of deductions, inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the contractor. The on‐site representative must be available at all times when the contract work is in progress. The contractor must provide the name of qualified substitute on‐site representatives that will fill in when the primary on‐site representative is not available. GSA will not supervise contractor’s employees directly or indirectly.

Qualifications. All on‐site representative personnel engaged in directing the work to be accomplished under this contract shall possess an acceptable level of experience and knowledge to carry out the terms of this contract.

C. GSA PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer (CO). The CO is the warranted individual who has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to modify the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. The CO for this project is Daniel Nitu, who can be reached at (313) 317.9617.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR is the individual designated by the Contracting Officer at the time of award to be responsible for the day‐to‐day administration of the contract. The COR for this project is Todd Fritz, who can be reached at (313) 820.0620.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Safety Meeting: Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the CO or his/her representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of reviewing the Contractor's safety and environmental programs and discussing implementation of all safety and environmental provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures he/she intends to take in order to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions, disposal of waste, and control releases to the environment associated with the work to be performed under the contract. If directed by the CO, this meeting may be held in conjunction with other meetings that are scheduled to take place prior to start of work under this contract. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards. The Contractor's principal on‐site representative(s), the general superintendent of the work and his/her safety representative(s) shall attend this meeting.

Compliance with Regulations. All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials/wastes, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials and/or the disposal of hazardous materials/wastes shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926, 40 CFR 260‐265, and 40 CFR 61. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and environmental requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel and environmental management during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on his/her part or that of his/her employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury or death.

E. EMERGENCY REPORTING

The contractor is responsible to notify the COR whenever the contractor becomes aware that building equipment or systems, including elevators, are non‐operational.

Fire alarm system malfunctions must be reported immediately to the COR. In the case of fire alarm activation or a safety emergency the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the GSA Federal Protective Service / Security Control Center. The guard on duty or the Federal Protective Service Control Center shall be notified when an unauthorized or suspicious person is seen on the premises.

THE GSA FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE / SECURITY CONTROL CENTER EMERGENCY

TELEPHONE NUMBER IS: 877‐437‐7411

F. PROTECTION TO PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

a) The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or damage to property of others. For the purposes of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction.

b) Storing, positioning or use of equipment, tools, materials, scraps, trash, and furniture in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building Occupants by its accidental shifting, ignition, or other hazardous qualities is prohibited.

c) No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present unsafe or unhealthy conditions to the public or building occupants.

d) Work shall not be performed in any area occupied by the public or building occupants unless specifically permitted by the contract or the COR and unless adequate steps are taken for the protection of the public or Federal employees.

e) Wherever practicable, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise blocked off from the public or building occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

f) When the nature of the work prevents isolation of the work area‐and the public or building occupants may be in or pass through, under, or over the work area, alternate precautions such as the posting of signs, the use of signal persons, the erection of barricades or similar protection around particularly hazardous operations shall be used as appropriate.

g) When work is to be performed over a public thoroughfare such as a sidewalk, lobby, or corridor, the thoroughfare shall be closed, if possible, or other precautions taken such as the installation of screens or barricades. When the exposure to heavy falling objects exists, as during the erection of building walls or during demolition, special protection of the type detailed in 29 CFR 1910/1926 shall be provided. Fences and barricades shall be removed upon completion of the project, IAW local ordinances and to the satisfaction of the COR or his/her representative(s).

G. GENERAL

a) The attached construction drawings are representational and contractors are encouraged to visit the project site to determine work conditions and measurements prior to submitting a bid.

b) All work shall be completed and performed in accordance with the best practices of the trade and in compliance with all‐applicable state and local codes.

c) All surfaces adversely affected by the contractor shall be repaired to match the existing finishes.

d) All demolition debris to be removed from the premises daily. A construction debris dumpster will not be made available. Contractor shall furnish their own dumpster.

e) All work areas shall be kept neat and clean. Sweep and/or vacuum upon completion of work as needed to leave a clean work area. Utilize plastic sheeting to control dust.

f) All work in these areas shall be completed promptly to limit the disruption to our tenants.

g) Provide accessories and miscellaneous items as required to provide a complete project, even though each item is not specifically shown on drawings, mentioned or described.

H. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS (Non‐classified Contract)

a) These procedures implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive‐12 (HSPD‐ 12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M‐05‐24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

b) GSA requires prospective long term (recurring, daily) PBS contract (including subcontract when identified and required by the Government) employees (i.e., custodians, elevator and mechanical maintenance mechanics, guards, child care employees, construction workers, etc.) to undergo a pre‐employment criminal history check and wanted person check prior to being employed under the contract and/or granted access to GSA‐controlled buildings. A determination for suitability for Federal employment will be made on these applicants to determine eligibility to function in a position of trust, and to identify potential risk or threats to the safety and security of personnel and property. The Property Manager, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) will determine the level of risk for contract employees employed under this contract.

c) The Security Risk Level for this contract is: Low Risk ‐ those non‐sensitive positions whose job functions have minimal impact on the agency mission. This level requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

d) After award, the Property Manager will contact the contractor to review the particular security clearance process and procedures for the covered facility that will involve paper and/or electronic methods of documenting employee background history and fingerprints. Occupant agencies may require separate special clearances for access to certain areas covered under this contract. Once the Property Manager has completed the review, the Contractor shall accurately and thoroughly complete (submit) the necessary clearances within 10 calendar days. Failure to do so may result in the contract being terminated for default.

e) Notice to proceed with the contract will not be issued to the Contractor until an adequate number of applicable employee clearances have been granted by the Government.

f) No employee shall be allowed to perform any on‐site work under this contract without receiving prior clearance from GSA and/or authorization of the COR or Property Manager.

g) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that employee security clearances are current and that any recertification is completed within required time frames. Any employee with an expired clearance may be removed from the facility and the Government will not be party to the “employment” status of the employee due to an expired clearance.

h) Once contract performance has begun and the Contractor has a need to add new and/or replacement employees, the Contractor shall contact the Property Manager to verify the current security clearance process. This shall be accomplished at least 45 days in advance of when the Contractor would require the employee to start work under the contract.

i) The Government shall have, and exercise, full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, and terminating clearances for any employee.

I. SECURITY BADGES/I.D.

All contractors are required to display a GSA issued Building pass while on Federal Building properties. The badge must be visibly worn between the shoulders and the waistline. Contractors are required to pass security and go through a metal detector at the beginning of each workday.

J. SPECIFICATIONS

The contractor shall provide interior painting and carpeting as follows:

1. Painting Walls, door frames and partition wall top plate.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to perform all work required to remove existing wallpaper and accomplish interior painting of the front end interviewing and public waiting walls (indicated with “Note 1” on project drawings, door frames (Indicated with “Note 3” on project drawings). Frames are to be painted on both sides. The contractor shall patch and repair as needed all joints and existing wallpapered surfaces.

a) Remove all wall covering and scales of loose paint by scraping and sandpapering. Remove all excess wall‐covering adhesive. Remove wall base as required to complete removal of wall covering. Thoroughly clean all areas by brushing and wiping to remove all dust. Make sure surfaces are dry before any paint is applied. Special attention shall be given to metal surfaces to ensure proper surface preparation and paint adhesion.

b) Examine the plasterwork. If cracks are wider than 1/16‐inch, a V shape ¼‐inch deep by 3/8‐inch wide area shall be grooved out and repaired with spackle, or gypsum or lime plaster. Broken, soft or defective plaster shall be removed and replaced with gypsum and lime plaster. Join new work to existing and make flush with adjoining surfaces by surfaces by sanding to a true plane.

c) The Contractor shall use latex paint with a satin sheen for the “Front end” and “public waiting” areas indicated on project drawing as “Note 1”. Apply two coats of paint. Each coat of paint shall be evenly brushed / rolled out and allowed to dry thoroughly before any more coats are applied. The paints may be applied by brush and roller method. However, on frames and partition top rail an alkyd enamel paint must be used. Each coat of paint shall be evenly brushed/rolled out and allowed to dry thoroughly before any more coats are applied. Apply paint materials no thinner than manufacturer’s recommended spreading rate.

d) Electrical switch covers and receptacle covers shall be removed prior to painting of the walls, and then reinstalled once painting is completed.

2. Carpet Tile Flooring

a) Remove existing and Furnish and Install carpet tile. The carpet tile shall be 36” X 36”, 24”x24” or 18”x18” (for ease of application) textured loop‐pile, hardback, weight 20 oz (color to match existing) Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built‐in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edging, thresholds, and nosing. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer.

b) Raise existing furniture as needed to install carpet. ALL employee personal belongings will be moved by the tenant. All PCs will be disconnected and moved by employees.

c) Extend carpet tile into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, open‐bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, and similar openings.

d) Install rubber transitional strips at doorway openings and where the carpet abuts existing carpet. The Contractor shall maintain a smooth as possible transition in these areas.

3. Cove Base.

a) The contractor will remove existing cove base then furnish and install 4” rubber cove base throughout area indicated with “Note 2” on the project drawings. The contractor shall install cove base according to Manufacturer’s specifications. The cove base is 1/8” vinyl base, as produced by Roppe Corporation, USA.

K. SUBMITTALS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

1. Project Schedule, as discussed in Paragraph “P” below.

2. Carpet sample swatches

3. Paint Color sample charts.

4. Material Safety Data Sheets, for paints, carpet adhesives, etc.

5. Schedule of Values.

L. QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES

The quality control services include tests, inspections and related actions, including reports performed by the Contractor, independent agencies or governing authorities.

M. MATERIALS (Note: All materials shall have a recycled content where available) Affirmative Procurement Program GSA, as a Federal procurement agency, is required to procure and use products containing recovered materials, environmentally preferable materials, and biobased products. These items will be used to the maximum extent feasible unless the item is not available competitively within a reasonable time frame, does not meet appropriate performance standards, or is only available at an unreasonable price.

In support of this program, products that meet the following criteria are considered acceptable:

(1) Products specified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) items and their associated Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs). The list of CPG items is available at http://www.epa.gov/cpg.

(2) Products designated as environmentally oriented in the GSA Federal Supply Service "Environmental Products and Services Guide." This guide is available at http://www.fedcenter.gov/Documents/index.cfm?id=517&pge_id=1606.

(3) Information regarding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program is available on the Internet at http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov.

In accordance with FAR 52.223‐9, Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA‐Designated Items, the contractor must provide the required certification and estimate at contract completion. In addition, interim annual reports, estimating the percentage of total recovered materials use in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post consumer material content, shall be provided by the contractor no later than November 1 of each year, with data for the preceding twelve month period ending September 30th.

In support of the Governments goal to promote recycling of construction material, a searchable database of construction and demolition debris recycling firms nationwide is available at http://www.wbdg.org/tools/cwm.php?c=6.

N. SPECIAL NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:

A. A Post Award Conference will be held at the job site with the following in attendance:

1. Contractor

2. GSA’s Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Designee

3. GSA’s Contracting Officers Representative

4. GSA’s Property Manager

5. Agency(s) representative(s)

B. No contract work will be allowed until a Post Award Conference has been held and questions raised, if any, are addressed and resolved.

C. The Contractor shall take note that only the GSA Contracting Officer, Dan Nitu, in

Dearborn, will be authorized to make changes to this contract. If the contractor makes changes without authorization from GSA, they will be held liable for any increase in costs.

E. Failure by the contractor to visit the site and verify actual site conditions will not be grounds for increased contract cost after award

O. WARRANTY ON MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

Unless otherwise provided in the specifications for specific items, the contractor agrees to guarantee all material (Excluding Government furnished equipment/Government furnished material) and labor for a period of one year. The warranty shall begin on the date the Government accepts the project. Acceptance will be made in writing.

P. SCHEDULING

All work shall be conducted 24/7 from Friday thru Sunday night or Monday Morning.

Scheduling shall be coordinated with the designated Property Manager and COR.

All work shall be completed within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $250 per day shall be assessed for inexcusable delays beyond the contract completion date. The Notice to Proceed shall be provided in writing by the Contracting Officer.