Attachment_01_-_Specifications.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

ANCHORAGE FIELD OFFICE CARPET PROJECT

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CTF Overhead Door Project

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title Page

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 SUMMARY Page 1

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES Page 4

01420 REFERENCES Page 9

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS Page 13

01770 CLOSE OUT PROCEDURES Page 17

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06202 FLOOR COVE BASE Page 19

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09681 TILE CARPETING Page 20

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Anchorage Field Office Carpet Project

SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1.2 Project information.

1.3 Work covered by Contract Documents.

1.4 Coordination with occupants.

1.5 Work restrictions.

1.6 Security.

1.7 Specification and drawing conventions.

1.8 Miscellaneous provisions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: BLM Anchorage Field Office Carpet Project.

1. Project Location: Campbell Tract Facility, Anchorage Field Office, 4700 BLM

Road, Anchorage, Alaska.

B. Owner: United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the contracting agency, and the owner of the Anchorage Field Office Facilities.

1. Owner's Representative: Dan DeWall, BLM Alaska State Office Engineer.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Base Bid: Unit B Office Building Rooms 123 AND 124: Contractor shall move all furniture and non-fixed items out of the rooms and temporarily place in an area designated by BLM; remove floor cove base, existing carpeting and properly dispose of the materials; smooth existing concrete floor, patch/fill existing holes and cracks, and install new carpet tiles and floor cove base. Area of rooms is 1,254.5 square feet or 139.4 square yards.

2. Option Bid A: Unit B Office Building Lower Level Maintenance Room 62:

Contractor shall move all furniture and non-fixed items out of the room and temporarily place in an area designated by BLM; remove floor cove base, existing carpeting and properly dispose of the materials; smooth existing concrete floor, patch/fill existing holes and cracks, and install new carpet tiles and floor cove base. Area of room is 735.6 square feet or 81.7 square yards.

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3. Option Bid B: Unit B Office Building Admin Staff Assistant Office 76: Contractor shall move all furniture and non-fixed items out of the room and temporarily place in an area designated by BLM; remove floor cove base, existing carpeting and properly dispose of the materials; smooth existing concrete floor, patch/fill existing holes and cracks, and install new carpet tiles and floor cove base. Area of room is

192.6 square feet or 21.4 square yards.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will be present at the site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as to minimize interference with Owner's day-to-day operations.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Perform all work during normal Field Office Business hours which are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The Field Office is closed during weekends and Federal Holidays.

C. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

E. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products, alcohol and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

1.6 SECURITY

A. All Contractor employees shall sign in and out at the Field Office Reception Desk and wear visitor passes while on site.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for materials and equipment stored at the site.

1.7 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the

Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

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B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on

Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on Drawings to identify materials and products:

1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections.

2. Abbreviations: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations scheduled on Drawings.

3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual.

1.8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Contractor is advised that areas located adjacent to the site are frequented by the public, including hikers, runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 – PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No measurement will be made for any Section Items; Contract shall be bid on a Lump Sum Basis. All labor, equipment, material, incidentals, work items shall be included in the Lump Sum amount. Contract shall be bid on the Base Work; Option A Work; and Option B Work; Base and Option Work Items shall all be on a Lump Sum Basis. No additional payment or compensation will be allowed. The Government may accept one, both or none of the Optional Bid Items.

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Section includes requirements for the submittal schedule and administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Schedule: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or revisions to submittals noted by Owner and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections.

1.4 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Owner reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Owner's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Owner will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 7 days for review of each resubmittal.

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C. Paper Submittals: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal item for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Include the following information for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of supplier.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Additional Paper Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Owner observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

4. Transmittal for Paper Submittals: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Owner will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

a. Transmittal Form for Paper Submittals: Provide locations on form for the following information:

1) Project name.

2) Date.

3) Destination (To:).

4) Source (From:).

5) Indication of full or partial submittal.

6) Transmittal number.

E. Electronic Submittals: Scans or software generated PDF format files of the paper submittals, including transmittals, as described above.

F. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Owner.

G. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

H. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Owner's action stamp.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

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J. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from Owner's action stamp.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements:

1. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

a. Owner will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

2. Action Submittals: Submit a paper copy of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

3. Informational Submittals: Submit one paper copy of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Owner will not return copy.

4. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop Drawings.

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5. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

6. Submit Product Data in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

b. One paper copy of Product Data unless otherwise indicated. Owner will not return copies.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.

b. Schedules.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit

Shop Drawings on sheets at least but no larger than 22 inches by 34 inches.

3. Submit Shop Drawings in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

b. One paper copy of each submittal. Owner will not return copy.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Provide a construction schedule for the project before work begins, update schedule as necessary to reflect current changes.

E. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01770 "Closeout Procedures."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Owner.

B. Project Closeout and Maintenance Material Submittals: See requirements in

Section 01770 "Closeout Procedures."

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C. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 OWNER'S ACTION

A. General: Owner will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Owner will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or revisions required, and return it. Owner will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

C. Informational Submittals: Owner will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Owner will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection for indicated reasons of Submittals.

D. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 01330

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SECTION 01420 – REFERENCES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested,"

"authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on

Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."

E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of

Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract

Documents unless otherwise indicated.

C. Each entity engaged in construction on the Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents, where needed, Contractor is responsible to obtain copies of standards directly from the source.

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1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S."

or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States."

B. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association

ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association

AIA American Institute of Architects (The)

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (See

ASCE)

ASME ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers (The)

ASTM ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials International)

AWS American Welding Society

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

CDA Copper Development Association

CEA Consumer Electronics Association

DASMA Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

ECA Electronic Components Association

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ECAMA Electronic Components Assemblies & Materials Association (See ECA)

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance (See TIA)

EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association

HI Hydraulic Institute

HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (See NAAMM)

HPW H. P. White Laboratory, Inc.

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials (See ICC)

ICC International Code Council

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The)

ISAS Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (The) (See ISA)

NFPA NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

NFPA NFPA International (See NFPA)

UBC Uniform Building Code (See ICC)

UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association

C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

ICC International Code Council

ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

D. State Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list.

ADEC State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

ADOL State of Alaska

Department of Labor

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01420

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SECTION 01700 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Construction layout.

2. Installation of the Work.

3. Cutting and patching.

4. Progress cleaning.

5. Protection of installed construction.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of construction elements.

1. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Owner's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will provide a match acceptable to Owner for the visual and functional performance of in-place materials.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

C. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

D. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of Contractor, submit a request for information to Owner.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

A. Verification: Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout with existing conditions and room measurements.

3.5 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment.

1. Make horizontal work level to the best extent that is practical or possible.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results. Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

D. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

E. Sequence the Work and allow adequate clearances to accommodate movement of construction items on site and placement in permanent locations.

F. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels.

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3.6 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

B. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during installation or cutting and patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

C. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

E. Adjacent Occupied Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

F. Patching: Patch existing concrete floors by filling and repairing cracks, holes, and gouges in the concrete surface.

1. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate physical integrity of installation.

2. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will minimize evidence of patching and refinishing.

G. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed.

Remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials from adjacent finished surfaces.

3.7 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

1. Remove liquid spills promptly.

2. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire work area, as appropriate.

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D. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

E. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

F. Exposed Surfaces in Finished Areas: Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

G. Waste Disposal: Do not bury or burn waste materials on-site. Do not wash waste materials down sewers or into waterways.

H. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

I. Clean and provide maintenance on completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

J. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

3.8 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.

END OF SECTION 01700

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SECTION 01770 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Final completion procedures.

2. Warranties.

3. Final cleaning.

4. Repair of the Work.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at Final Completion.

1.3 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining final completion, complete the following:

1. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Submit certified copy of Owner's Substantial

Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Owner. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection to determine acceptance. On receipt of request, Owner will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Owner will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.5 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Organization of List: Include name and identification of each item and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – Not Used

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3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Perform final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a designated portion of Project:

a. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

c. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.

d. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

e. Remove snow and ice to provide safe access to building.

f. Remove labels that are not permanent.

g. Wipe surfaces of electrical equipment and similar equipment. Remove excess lubrication, paint and other foreign substances.

h. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

3.2 REPAIR OF THE WORK

A. Complete repair and restoration operations before requesting inspection for determination of Substantial Completion.

B. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment. Where damaged or worn items cannot be repaired or restored, provide replacements. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired. Restore damaged construction and permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

1. Replace parts subject to operating conditions during construction that may impede operation or reduce longevity.

END OF SECTION 01770

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SECTION 06202 – FLOOR COVE BASE

A. Work consists of removing existing 4” wide floor cove base for removal of existing carpet and installing new 4” wide floor cove base after installation of new carpet tiles.

B. Contractor is responsible to measure and verify all existing conditions to insure proper and correct installation of new floor cove base.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Cove Base: 4” FORBO Base – C-11 Midnight Blue or similar.

B. Manufacturer’s recommended adhesive to install cove base.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL OF EXISTING COVE BASE

A. For each room to be carpeted, remove existing cove base strips and properly dispose of them.

B. Scrape and remove any adhesive and other foreign material that would interfere with placement of new cove base.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF NEW COVE BASE

A. After new tile carpeting is in place, install new 4” floor cove base in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions and requirements.

B. Use proper adhesive as suggested or required per the Manufacturer’s application instructions.

END OF SECTION 06202

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SECTION 09681 – TILE CARPETING

A. Work consists of removing existing carpet material in rooms to be re-carpeted and installing new commercial grade carpet tile.

B. Contractor is responsible to measure and verify all existing conditions to insure proper and correct installation of new carpet tiles.

C. Contractor shall move all furniture and non-fixed items in rooms to be carpeted to a temporary staging area as directed by BLM, after the new carpet installation is complete, Contractor shall move all furniture and non-fixed items back into the rooms. For Option Bid Item A, the Maintenance Office Room in the Lower Office Level, if directed by the Maintenance Staff that certain items may not leave the room for security or other critical reasons, the Contractor shall temporarily move such items to other areas of the same room and then move the items back to facilitate carpet tile installation in sections of the room after the new carpet tile has been installed.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Base Bid and Option Bid B, Rooms 123, 124, and 76 Carpet Tile: Commercial Grade Carpet Tile, JJ-Invision Modular Carpet Squares or similar to match the existing new carpet in the adjoining Fish and Wildlife Office area. The Fish and Wildlife Office area has JJ-Invision Modular ‘Problem Solved, 1209 REBOOT’ carpet tiles.

B. Option Bid A, Room 62 Carpet Tile: Commercial Grade Carpet Tile (24in. x 24in.) in accordance with GSA standards for office space specifications as follows:

a. Construction - Textured Patterned Loop, 22 oz./sy or greater face weight

b. Backing Code RE

c. With Backing Included

d. Indoor Air Quality GLP 9716

e. Total Recycled Content 14% - 19%

f. Smoke Density Less Than 450 flaming (ASTM E 662)

g. Static Test Less Than 3 kv (AATCC-134)

h. Stitches Per Inch equal or greater than 9.3 stitches/inch

i. Pile Density equal or greater than 5,600 ounces/cubic yard

j. Color: to be determined by the Field Office, provide color samples to choose

C. Adhesive: Commercialon Premium Carpet Adhesive or similar as recommended by the Carpet Tile Manufacturer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL OF EXISTING CARPETING

A. For each room to be carpeted, remove existing carpeting and properly dispose of the waste material.

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3.2 INSTALLATION OF NEW TILE CARPETING

A. Surface Preparation: remove dust, dirt, debris after old carpeting has been disposed. Smooth existing concrete surface, fill all holes and cracks and level as best as possible with Portland cement-based patch reinforced with polymers or primed with TriSeal Sealer. Latex or old adhesives must be mechanically scraped down to a bare residue flat with the concrete substrate.

B. Use proper adhesive as suggested or required by the Carpet Tile Manufacturer and apply Carpet Tiles according to the Manufacturer’s written instructions. To ensure proper alignment, check spacing every ten modules or as recommended by the Manufacturer.

C. Provide BLM with 6 extra replacement Carpet Tiles for each type and color of Carpet Tile installed.

END OF SECTION 06202

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