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MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES DEPARTMENT RFP

SPECIFICATIONS FOR “LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) AT MIDLAND HIGH

SCHOOL 2020”

SCOPE:

1. The Successful Bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and on site supervisory oversight necessary for the work indicated in the bid specifications.

2. The required materials, procedures and work to be completed are indicated on the specifications and plans attached.

3. All buildings, grounds and equipment 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 original condition. Midland Public Schools shall deem such repairs acceptable only after inspection and approval.

4. All new materials shall be asbestos free and applied in accordance with the appropriate manufacturer’s recommendations.

5. The Successful Bidder shall be responsible to protect all items and equipment from damage. Contractor is responsible for removing installation materials from any area or surface that was not intended to be applied to.

6. Contractor will be required to use areas designated by the district to clean and store equipment and materials. Equipment should not be cleaned in any other area. Contractor will be required to keep this area clean at all times.

7. The contractor will be responsible to properly dispose of all empty material containers according to local, state and federal law.

Warranty

Contractor shall warranty installation of all components for a period of 12 months from the date of job completion. If, within the time periods set forth in the foregoing warranty any of the work is found to be defective or not in accordance with the terms of this RFP, the contractor is required to fix or replace LVT in the area designated.

Manufacturers

Contractor is required to use Shaw Joy Squared LVT and follow manufactures specifications attached to this RFP. Shaw 4151 Premium High Strength Adhesive must be used in the installation.

LVT COLORS AND PATTERNS

The pattern shall be followed per drawing sheet A-I in the following two colors, Snow Day 93100 and Holiday 93500. Please see drawing sheet A-i.

Surface Preparations

Follow manufactures recommendations included in this RFP. Moisture mitigation treatment will be managed by others and is not a part of this RFP.

Extra Material:

Contractor is required to supply 1% of each color of LVT for attic stock.

Bidders Qualifications:

Successful Bidder’s firm shall specialize in work indicated and be certified and trained by the manufacture (Shaw) to prep and install items in this RFP. All work under this 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. Bidders must list five recent references in area provided.

Contractor is responsible for all measurements:

Site Visit/Mandatory Pre-Bid Walk

Contractors are required to walk the site to determine the scope of work, equipment and materials required. A mandatory walk will take place at the specified date, time and place indicated below.

Meet: Midland High School 1301 Eastlawn Dr, Midland Mi. 48642 Date: March 13, 2020 Time: 3:00pm

Michael Moeggenberg Director of Facilities and Operations Midland Public Schools 989-923-5035 moeqqenberqmjcrnidlandps.orq

Bid Performance Security

A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid shall accompany each proposal or proposal combination. The Bid Security may be in the form of a Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Personal checks are not acceptable. Bid Performance Security may be used by the district if work specified in this RFP is not completed on time or to specification in this RFP.

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 Facilities 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 $5,000,000 Aggregate $10,000,000 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 24, 2020, 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 one hundred eighty days (180) from the date of the bid opening. All bids must include a signed “Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification” “Compliance with School Safety Initiative Legislation” 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

“Midland High LVT Flooring Installaton”

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 moeqqenberqrnmdlandps.orq

Work Timeline

Contractor must be prepared to start work on July 27, 2020 and shall be completed by August 14, 2020. Any changes in this schedule must be approved by the district.

Vendors responding to this RFP agree that the project being proposed can be completed by August 14, 2020. Date of completion stated in the proposal shall become part of the contract.

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 unless determined an act of God by the district.

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

4. No bid may be withdrawn, changed or modified in any way for a period of one hundred eighty (180) 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.

PROPOSAL FORM

Location Amounts

Flooring $

Installation $

Grand Total $

Hourly Rate $

Overtime Rate $

Please Describe Scope of Work to Include Time Frame of Work and any exception to RFP scope of work or materials

My signature certifies that the proposal as submitted complies with all Terms and Conditions as set forth in this RFP.

Signature______________________________________

Date:

Firm Name:

Address:

City:

State:_________________________ Zip:

Contact:

Telephone Number:______________________________________________

E-Mail Address:

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Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification

I am the

(insert title) of

(insert bidder company name), or I am bidding in my individual capacity (‘Bidder), with authority to submit a binding bid for the provision of RFP. I have personal knowledge of the matters described in this Certification, and I am familiar with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, MCL 129.311, et seq. (“Act’).

I am fi.illy aware that the school district will rely on my representations in evaluating bids.

I certify that Bidder is not an Iran-linked business, as that term is defined in the Act. I understand that submission of a false certification may result in contract termination, ineligibility to bid for three (3) years. and a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the bid amount, whichever is greater, plus related investigation and legal costs.

Signature

Affidavit of Bidder-Compliance with School Safety Initiative Legislation

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of

(the “Bidder”), certifies to Midland Public Schools (the “School District”), that any and all persons who will work directly or indirectly for the Bidder, including, but not limited to, Bidder’s employees, agents. vendors, subcontractors or consultants, and who will work at or on any School District property, shall at all times be in compliance with MCL 380.1230, 380.1230a, 380.l230c, 380.1230d, and 380.1230g and have not been convicted of any “listed offenses”.’

The Bidder further warrants and represents that all persons who will work directly or indirectly for the Bidder, including, but not limited to, Bidder’s employees, agents, vendors, subcontractors or consultants, and who will work at or on any School District property, shall at all times be in compliance with MCL 380.1230, 380.l230a, 380.l230c, 380.1230d. and 380.1230g. In this regard, Bidder agrees, without limitation, to report within 3 business days to the School District when any such person is charged with a crime listed in Section l535a(l) of the Revised School Code2 or a substantially similar law, and to immediately report to the School District if that person is subsequently convicted, plead guilty or plead no contest to that crime.

BIDDER:

By:

Its:

Affidavit of Bidder —Familial Relationships Form

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of

(the “Bidder”), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the

(the “School District”) advertisement for construction bids, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the bidder(s) or any employee of and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District.

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER:

By:___________________________

Its:

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

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COUNTY OF

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of

, 2020, by

,Notary Public

County, Michigan My Commission Expires:

Acting in the County of:

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COMMERCIAL RESILIENT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Jl substrates to receive moisture sensftive floor covering require proper moisture testing.

• Use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements. Use of gypsum-based patching and/or leveling compounds which contain Portland or high alumina cement and meet or exceed the compressive strength of 3000 psi are acceptable.

• It is recommended that resilient floor covering installation shall not begin until all other trades are completed.

• Material should always be visually inspected prior to installations. Any material installed with visual defects will not be considered a legitimate claim as pertains to labor cost.

• Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store all rolls standing upright; DO NOT lay rolls for long periods

• When more than one roll of a color is being installed, all material should be from the same batch and the rolls must be installed in consecutive order. If material from more than one batch is to be used, the job should be laid out so that different batch numbers are not installed side by side.

• Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.

• Store cartons of tile or plank products flat and squarely on top of one another. Preferably, locate material in the center’ of the installation area (i.e. away from vents, direct sunlight, etc.) Storing cartons in direct sunlight may affect proper acclimation by inducing thermal expansion/contraction.

• When palletizing on a jobsite vinyl plank or tiles need to be stacked 2 rows high side by side with no airspace between. Then quarter turned for 2 rows side by side, not to exceed 12 boxes high. A 5/8” or thicker plywood must also be placed on the pallet first.

• Do not stack pallet’s 2 high unless utilizing a 1” thick plywood in between pallets.

SITE CONDITIONS

• Areas to receive flooring should be adequately lighted during all phases of the installation process.

• Controlled environments are critical. Fully functional HVAC systems are the best way to ensure temperature and humidity control.

• DO NOT INSTALL RESILIENT FLOORING PRODUCTS UNTIL THE WORK AREA CAN BE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED.

• The permanent HVAC system must be operational and functional and set to a minimum of 65°F (20°C) or a maximum of 85°F, for a minimum of 7 days prior to, during, and after installation. Once the installation is complete the temperature should not exceed 85°F

SUBFLOOR INFORMATION

Note: All substrates to receive resilient flooring shall be dry, clean, smooth and structurally sound. They shall be free of dust, solvent, paint, wax, oil, grease, residual adhesive, adhesive removers, curing, sealing, hardening/parting compounds, alkaline safts, excessive carbonation/Iaitance, mold, mildew, and other foreign materials that might prevent the adhesive from bonding.

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WOOD SUBFLOORS

Wood subfloors must be structurally sound and in compliance with local building codes.

• It is recommended that your chosen APA underlayment grade panels be designed for installation under resilient flooring, and carry a written warranty covering replacement of the entire flooring system.

• Double - Layered APA rated pIwood subfloors should be a minimum 1 total thickness, with at least 18’ well ventilated air space beneath.

• Insulate and protect crawl spaces with a vapor retarder covering the ground.

• Particleboard, chipboard, flakeboard, OSB, hardboard or similar are not recommended subfloor materials and require the additional layer of an APA 1/4” underlayment grade panel.

• DO NOT install over sleeper construction sublloors or wood subfloors applied directly over concrete.

• Underlayment panels can only correct minor deficiencies in the sub - floor while providing a smooth, sound surface on which to adhere the resilient flooring.

• Any failures in the performance of the underlayment panel rest with the panel manufacturer and not with Shaw Industries, Inc.

• SHAW resilient flooring is not recommended directly over fire - retardant treated ptiood or preservative treated plywood.

• The materials used to treat the plywood may cause problems with adhesive bonding. An additional layer of APA rated 1/4” thick underlayment should be installed.

• Always follow the underlayment manufacturer’s installation instructions.

STRIP - PLANK WOOD FLOORING:

• Due to expansion/contraction of individual boards during seasonal changes a 1/4’ or thicker APA rated underlayment panels must be installed over these types of subfloors.

• Wood flooring installed directly over concrete is NOT an approved subfioor.

CONCRETE SUBFLOORS

NEW AND EXISTING CONCRETE SUBFLOORS SHOULD MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE LATEST EDITION OF ACI 302 AND ASTM F 710, “STANDARD PRACTICE FOR PREPARING CONCRETE FLOORS TO RECEIVE RESILIENT FLOORING” AVAILABLE FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS, 100 BARR HARBOR DRIVE, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

19428; 610 - 832 - 9585; HHP:/AW’AAJ.ASTM.ORG.

• All concrete substrates should be tested for IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) according to ASTM F 2170.

• Substrates shall be smooth, structurally sound, dry, clean and free of all foreign material such as dust, wax, solvents, paint, grease, oils, old adhesive residue, curing and hardening/ curing compounds, sealers and other foreign material that might prevent adhesive bond.

• On or below - grade slabs must have an effective vapor retarder directly under the slab.

• Wet curing 7 days is the preferred method for curing new concrete.

• Curing compounds (DO NOT US. If present they can interfere with the bond of the adhesive to the concrete. Seek assistance from a substrate manufacturer it curing agents are detected.

• Remove curing compounds 28 days after placement, so concrete can begin drying.

• Concrete floors shall be flat and smooth within 1/8’ in 6 feet or 3/16” in 10 feet.

• F - Number System: Overall values of FF 36/ FL 20 may be appropriate for resilient floor coverings.

• Expansion and isolation joints in concrete are designed to allow for the expansion and contraction of the concrete. Resilient flooring products should never be installed over expansion joints. Expansion joint covers designed for use with resilient floorings should be used. Control joints (saw cuts) may be patched and covered with resilient once the concrete is thoroughly cured, dry and acclimated.

• ASTM F 2170 IRH (Internal Relative Humidity) are required for the Shaw warranty. Three tests must be conducted for areas up to 1000 SF, and one additional test, for each additional 1000 SF. 4100 Adhesive/ S150 - may not exceed 95% RH and 4151 Adhesive 99% RH

• Concrete floors must be tested per the latest edition of ASTM F 710.

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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE

/\il recommendations and guarantees as to the suitability and performance of lightweight concrete under resilient flooring are the responsibility of the lightweight concrete manufacturer. The installer of the lightweight product may be required to be authorized or certified by the manufacturer. Correct on - site mixing ratios and properly functioning pumping equipment are critical. To ensure proper mixture, slump testing is recommended.

• Lightweight aggregate concretes having dry densities greater than 90 lbs. per cubic foot may be acceptable under resilient flooring.

• Concrete slabs with heavy static and/or dynamic loads should be designed with higher strengths and densities to support such loads.

• Surface must be permanently dry, clean, smooth, free of all dust, and structurally sound.

• Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate. Shaw 9050 primer can be utilized to promote adhesion.

• Three internal relative humidity tests should be conducted for areas up to 1000 SF One additional test, for each additional 1000

SF

RADIANT HEAT

Radiant Heating: Radiant-heated subfloor systems can be concrete, wood or a combination of both.

The heating systems components must have a minimum of 1/2 separation from the flooring product. The system must be on and operational for at least 2 weeks prior to installation to reduce residual moisture. Three days prior to installation lower the temperature to 65 degrees, after installation gradually increase the temperature in increments of 5° F to avoid overheating. Maximum operating temperature should never exceed 85°F Use of an in-floor temperature sensor is recommended to avoid overheating. Contact the manufacturer of your radiant heating system for further recommendations.

• Electric Radiant Floors: consist of electric cables (or) mats of electrically conductive materials mounted on the subfloor below the floor covering. Mesh systems are typically embedded in thin-set. When embedding the system components, use cementitious patching and leveling compounds that meet or exceed Shaw’s maximum moisture level and pH requirements.

Use of gypsum-based patching and/or leveling compounds which contain Portland or high alumina cement and meet or exceed the compressive strength of 3,000 psi are acceptable.

• Hydronic Radiant Floors: pump heated water from a boiler through tubing laid in a pattern under the flooring. Typically installed in channels under a wooden subfloor (or) imbedded in concrete slabs. Requires the installer follow a specific nailing pattern to avoid penetration of the heat system.

WARNING! DO NOT SAND, DRY SWEEP, DRY SCRAPE, DRILL, SAW, BEADBLAST OR MECHANICALLY CHIP OR PULVERIZE EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING, BACKING, LINING FELT, ASPHALTIC “CUTBACK” ADHESIVES OR OTHER ADHESIVES.These products may contain either asbestos fibers and/or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust. Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. Smoking by individuals exposed to asbestos fibers greatly increases the risk of serious bodily harm. Unless positively certain that the product is a non - asbestos - containing material, you must presume it contains asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to determine asbestos content and may govern the removal and disposal of material. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for detailed information and instructions on removing all resilient covering structures. For current information go to www.rfci.com

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EXISTING FLOORCOVERINGS

RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING:

• Must be single layered, non - cushion backed, fully adhered, and smooth.

• Show no signs of moisture or alkalinity.

• Waxes, polishes, grease, grime, and oil must be removed.

• Cuts, cracks, gouges, dents and other irregularities in the existing floor covering must be repaired or replaced.

• Embossing leveler recommended to aid in proper bonding and to prevent telegraphing.

• Do not install over rubber based substrates.

NOTE: THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DETERMINING IF THE EXISTING FLOORING IS SUITABLE TO BE INSTALLED OVER TOP OF WITH RESILIENT, RESTS SOLELY WITH INSTALLER/FLOORING CONTRACTOR ON SITE. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT AS TO SUITABILITY, THE EXISTING FLOORING SHOULD BE REMOVED, OR AN ACCEPTABLE UNDERLAYMENT INSTALLED OVER IT. INSTALLATIONS OVER EXISTING RESILIENT FLOORING MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO

INDENTATION.

Quarry Tile, Terrazzo, Ceramic Tile, Poured Floors (Epoxy, Polymeric, Seamless):

• Must be totally cured and well bonded to the concrete.

• Must be free of any residual so[vents and petroleum derk’atives.

• Waxes, polishes, grease, grime, and oil must be removed.

• Show no signs of moisture or alkalinity.

• Cuts, cracks, gouges, dents, and other irregularities in the existing floor covering must be repaired or replaced.

• Fill any low spots, holes, chips and seams that may telegraph through the new flooring.

• Grind any highly polished or irregular/smooth surfaces.

• Quarry tile or Ceramic tile grout joints and textured surfaces must be filled with an embossing leveler or substrate manufacturer approved material.

OLD ADHESIVE RESIDUE

• If the adhesive residue is asphalt - based (cut - back), or any other type of adhesive is present, it must be dealt wh in one of two ways:

• It may be mechanically removed such as: bead blasting or scarifying

• A self - leveling Portland based underlayment may be applied over cutback residue. Check with a substrate manufacturer for suitability, application instructions, and warranties.

• Never use solvents or citrus adhesive removers to remove old adhesive residue. Solvent residue left in/on the sub - floor may affect the new adhesive and floor covering.

WARNING: SKIM COATING OVER OLD ADHESIVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THE ADHESIVE MAY BREAK DOWN AND COULD LEAD TO FAILURE. THE OLD ADHESIVE MAY NOT ALLOW THE RESILIENT FLOORING TO RETAIN ITS DIMENSIONAL STABILITY, POSSIBLY LEADING TO UNNECESSARY INDENTATIONS. SOME SOLVENT BASED ‘CUT - BACK’ ASPHALT -

BASED ADHESIVES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS THAT ARE NOT READILY IDENTIFIABLE. DO NOT USE POWER DEVICES, WHICH CAN CREATE ASBESTOS DUST IN REMOVING THESE ADHESIVES. THE INHALATION OF ASBESTOS DUST

MAY CAUSE ASBESTOSIS OR OTHER SERIOUS BODILY HARM.

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ADHESIVES

In order to receive a underbed warranty, the product being installed must be approved for underbed applications (see product specification) and must be installed wfth Si 50, 4100 or 4151.

SHAW4100/4151

Installer friendly, premium high strength (non - staining) acrylic adhesive, designed to permanently install SHAW flooring. May - be used on all grades of concrete: on, above, or below grade in the absence of excess moisture, as well as suspended approved wood floors.

Note: To properly apply adhesive snap white chalk lines along areas where adhesive will be spread to ensure an even and straight line of adhesive. Spread adhesive with a 1/16’ (wide) x 1/32” (depth) x 1/32” (apart) trowel to cover the chalk line on one side and meet up to ft on the other. If glue is spread over the chalk line it will need to be removed. (DO NOT overlap adhesive.) - Troweling new adhesive over an area already spread may result in telegraphing. Be very careful not to leave any adhesive ridges or puddles.

Porous substrates: Resilient flooring may be placed into adhesive after 10—20 minutes open time. Install resilient flooring into adhesive when the spacing in between the adhesive transitions from opaque to clear. Roll with a 100 lb. roller immediately after flooring is placed, ensuring complete contact wfth the adhesive. DO NOT exceed the working time of the adhesive.

Non - porous substrates: Once the adhesive is troweled backroll the adhesive to prevent trowel ridges from telegraphing. Install resilient flooring into adhesive when it becomes 80% clear (dry to touch, is tacky with minimal transfer to fingers). This will normally require 30 to 45 minutes of drying time at suggested installation temperature and humidity, DO NOT exceed working time of the adhesive (refer to adhesive labe.

Roll with a 100 lb. roller immediately after flooring is placed, ensuring material has complete contact with adhesive.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use Shaw 4100 as a pressure sensitive adhesive. Loss of adhesion can result if the flooring is not installed within the working time of the adhesive. DO NOT allow the adhesive to “skin” over or dry. Too much open time will result in an insufficient bond and may promote telegraphing of the trowel ridges.

Perform Bond testing to determine compatibility of adhesive to the substrate. Shaw 9050 primer can be utilized to promote adhesion if needed.

Note: Open time and working times may vary based on temperature, humidity, substrate porosity, trowel size and air flow.

SHAW S150-95 - universal aerosol spray adhesive:

• Water - based aerosol adhesive recommended for installations of: vinyl sheet, plank and tiles, vinyl composition tile, or cove base over porous and non - porous substrates. May - be used in occupied buildings and greatly reduces the handling and application requirements associated with conventional adhesives. Demonstrates highly aggressive grab and shear strength.

• Outstanding moisture resistance (95% RH) and Ph up to 11, plasticizer migration resistance. Spray application eliminates the need for trowels and paint rollers. Zero calculated VOC’s/ CR1 Green Label Plus Approved.

• Store appropriately (65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C), out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or open flames as the contents are under pressure and the can may burst.

• DO NOT allow Shaw S150 to freeze.

• Sheif Life: 2 year when stored in original packaging.

• Coverage: 130 - 150 sq. ft. /gallon.

• Heat welding can be performed 1 hour after installation.

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• Shake well before using — contents under pressure. Although Shaw S 150 has good directional control while spraying, care should be taken to protect delicate surfaces and baseboards with either a shield or paper masking.

• Stand in an upright position and tip the can so it is pointed straight towards the floor, then depress the trigger tip mechanism.

Aim the spray so that the adhesive tails like snow as you slowly walk back and forth. DO NOT use sweeping motion as it will not give you the proper spray pattern, avoid overlapping. The substrate should have an even application of adhesive for proper coverage. *Failure to apply the adhesive correctly may result in telegraphing of adhesive (lumpy appearance) through the flooring material.

• Wait until the adhesive is tacky to the touch, and adhesive does not transfer to finger tips, before installing flooring. High humidity and low temperatures will lengthen open time. Keep the adhesive dust - free while it dries.

• Working time should not exceed 1 hour. Install flooring per guidelines.

• Installation: Roll flooring immediately after installation is complete with an appropriate 75 — 100 lbs. 3 - section roller.

Safety and Clean - up:

Wet adhesive overspray or drips should be cleaned with soap and water on a clean cloth. Sheet Dried adhesive may require the use of a solvent adhesive cleaner. Between uses, clean the spray tip immediately with a clean wet cloth to prevent accumulation of dried adhesive. Empty aluminum spray cans should be relieved of excess pressure and recycled or disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

IMPORTANT: Recommended to perform a bond test in order to determine adhesive working time per job site conditions. The strength of the bond test will indicate whether Shaw 9050 floor primer is necessary.

9050 - PH BLOCKER/FLOOR PRIMER: 9050 is an acrylic solution made to neutralize excess alkali that is also recommend as a primer coat to prevent over absorption of adhesive and to ensure a better bond. Formulated with an antimicrobial agent, it provides protection against bacteria, fungi, and mildew in the wet or dry state.

Contains no solvent, alcohol, or other hazardous materials per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. Non - photo chemically reactive per rule #102. Available in 4 - gallon pails.

RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS

INSTALLING RESILIENT SHEET VINYL PRODUCTS

• Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and that the results do not exceed 90% (95% 51 50-95) In - Situ relative humidity when tested according to ASTM F 2170.

• PH of concrete sub - floor surface must be between 7&1 0.

• The permanent HVAC system turned on and set to a minimum of 65°F (20°C) or a maximum of 85°F, for a minimum of 7 days prior to, during and after installation. After the installation, the temperature should not exceed 85°F.

• Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.

• Use only Shaw approved flooring adhesives.

• Use a 1/16 wide x 1/32 deep x 1/32 apart (U) notch trowel only, unless using Si 50-95 Spray Adhesive.

• Material should always be visually inspected prior to installations. Any material installed with visual defects will not be considered a legitimate claim as it pertains to labor cost.

• Shaw’s sheet products are dimensionally stable. They will not shrink or compress. It is recommended to allow material 24 hours unrolled and lying flat on the job site prior to installation.

• Install all cuts and rolls in consecutive sequence.

• Direction is dependent upon the actual layout. Refer to the Product Specification for proper direction.

• Ensure that all recommendations for sub - floor and jobsite conditions are met prior to installation. Once the installation has begun, you have accepted these conditions.

NOTE: Recommended to use floor protection after installation. DO NOT use a plastic adhesive based protection system.

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CUTTING AND FITTING SHEETS:

• Measure, identify, and mark your control line for the sheet good installation.

• Cut the required length off the roll, including enough to run up the wall 2” at either end.

• Push the length of the sheet as close to the starting wall as possible, letting the extra length run up the wall at the far end.

• The material should still be aligned on the control line.

• Place a straight edge on top of the material along the starting wall, and proceed to cut along the straight edge. This cut technique is a direct scribe. Pattern scribing, three wall scribing, use of a wall trimmer or freehand cutting all are acceptable methods as well.

• Push the fitted sheet gently to the starting wall while keeping it aligned.

• Free hand knife the opposite wall of the starting wall. Pattern Scribing or direct scribe is also acceptable.

• Continue to free hand knife, pattern scribe, or direct scribe material for the remainder of the installation area.

• Opening up the sheets in the width/length are acceptable.

• DO NOT fold as care should be taken not to crease material.

• DO NOT back roll vinyl backed floorings.

• Snap white chalk lines or use pencil along areas where adhesive will be spread to ensure an even and straight line of adhesive.

• DO NOT use permanent marker.

• Carefully place flooring into adhesive, working toward the wall. DO NOT FLOP MATERIAL IN—air may be trapped, causing bubbles.

• After material has been laid into the adhesive, recess scribe the seams using either the scribe blade or scribe pin.

• Hold the knife blade straight up and down to make final cut. DO NOT UNDERCUT

• Repeat the same procedure for additional seams in the room.

• Recommended to massage curl the end joints to help ensure they lay flat. Putting weight on the end joints will help to ensure proper bending as the adhesive sets up.

• Roll the glued areas right away to within 6” of the seam on either side with a 3 section 100 lb. roller. Roll the seam area with a hand - seam roller to bring the seam edges to equal heights. Re - roll the entire glued floor area with the 100 lb. roller within the working time of the adhesive. Continue to roll the floor throughout the working day to ensure a proper bond.

• Heat welding Shaw sheet flooring is always recommended.

• Heat weld seams the following day when using 4100 / 4151 or 1 hour with Si 50-95. See heat weld instructions.

• Contact Shaw product support for assistance if not familiar with scribing techniques or heat welding.

NOTE: TO ENSURE PROPER BONDING OF THE MATERIAL, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ROLL IN THE MATERIAL NEXT TO

THE WALLS WITH A HAND SEAM ROLLER.

SEAMING:

Seams may be cut by either the straight edging/edge trimming one side & recess scribing the second sheet, or the overlap & double cut method.

• Recess scribe method - On non - patterned material, trim approximately 1/2” off one selvage edge of seam with a straightedge and sharp knife or edge trimmer. Cut second sheet allowing proper extra length. Position the second sheet with a 1/2—1” overlap over first sheet at the seam. Set recess scribes so that the seam will have a slight gap, about half the thickness of a razor blade. If cut too full, it will result in bubbles or ridges. Recess scribe seam. Repeat for as many sheets as necessary to complete the area.

• Double cut method - Utilizing a straight edge and a new razor blade hold the knife straight up and down and cut through both pieces in one cut. Cutting through the top layer while scoring half of the bottom layer at the same time, and finishing with a hook blade, is acceptable.

• On patterned material, overlap the selvage edges to align the pattern width and length. For wood patterns align the bevel edge of the planks. Place a 4’ wide scrap of material under the seam area. Place a straight edge directly over the beveled edge of the plank. Using a new razor blade hold the knife straight up and down to cut through both pieces in one cut. Cutting through the top layer while scoring halt of the bottom layer at the same time, and finishing with a hook blade, is acceptable.

NOTE: SET RECESS SCRIBES SO THAT THE SEAM WILL HAVE A SLIGHT GAP, ABOUT HALF THE THICKNESS

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HEAT WELDING:

Heat welding is the recommended procedure for seams, coving, and corner fill pieces.

• ProfessionaNy heat welded seams provide a strong, watertight, hygienic, monolithic surface.

• The welding rod (4 mm) is designed to melt at the same temperature as the sheet flooring, thermaNy fusing the two together.

• Heat welding should be done 24 hours after installation using Shaw 4100 / 4151. Shaw Si 50-95 can be heat welded in 1 hour after completed installation.

• Seam edges should be slightly gapped and vertical. Wide gapped or undercut seams will prevent qualfty welds.

• The depth of the groove should be 1/2 to 2/3 the thickness of the material using a 3.5 mm grooving tool. Be careful not to go too deep. The groove must also be centered along the two edges. This is very important to ensure proper strength and bonding of the welding rod.

• Clean grooves thoroughly of all foreign contamination, including dust.

• Use only professional quality welding equipment that will maintain sufficient temperatures. A narrow preheat 4mm tip is required.

• Preheat welding gun prior to welding. Preheat to 450°C and then adjust up or down.

• Practice on a scrap piece to fine tune temperature and pace. Long extension cords may affect welding temperature settings.

• Determine the correct welding speed by ensuring that the welding rod actually fuses into the groove. On the scrap practice piece try to pull the weld out of the groove. If the rod pulls out of the groove adjust temperature until ft will no longer pull out of the groove.

• lip must remain parallel to the finished floor. A small ridge must form on either side of the welding rod, at the vinyl surface. If no ridge forms, you have not heat welded the seam correctly.

• While the welding rod is still warm, trim off 1/2 the excess rod with a spatula knife or Mozart skiver and trim plate in one continuous movement.

• After the rod has cooled to room temperature, make the final trim pass using a razor sharp spatula knife or Mozart skiver in one continuous movement.

CHEMICAL WELD:

• Ensure seam is completely clean and dry.

• Pour entire contents of sealer into applicator bottle and allow any air bubbles to dissipate.

• Insert the tip of the applicator down into the seam. Pull back at a steady pace applying a constant pressure on the bottle, applying enough sealer to seal the edges of the sheet and leaving a small bead (1/8”) of sealer on the surface of the seam.

• Keep all traffic off the seam for a minimum of 24 hours.

FLASH COVE INSTALLATION:

• Flash coving is an extension of the sheet flooring up the wall to form a wall base.

• Seams in the flash coved areas should be treated the same as seams throughout the rest of the installation.

• 4” - - 6” flash coving is common. For all heights in excess of 6” check applicable local building codes.

• Use 4100, 4151 or S150 adhesive in flash coved areas. Use a brush or roller to apply adhesive to the wall and cove stick area.

• Adhesive must be allowed some open time, usually about 10— 15 minutes.

• After fitting material into adhesive, use a hand roller to assure contact with the adhesive.

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RESILIENT TILE AND PLANK PRODUCTS

• Ensure that moisture tests have been conducted and that the results do not exceed 90% In - Situ relative humidity when tested according to ASTM F 2170. PH of concrete sub - floor needs to be between 7&10.

• The permanent HVAC system is turned on and set to a minimum of 65°F (20°C)) or a maximum of 85°F, for a minimum of 7 days prior to, during and after installation. After the installations, the maximum temperature should not exceed 85°F

• Do not stack more than 5 cartons high.

• Flooring material and adhesive must be acclimated to the installation area for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.

• Use a 1/16’ wide x 1/32 deep x 1/32’ apart (U) notch trowel only (unless using S150-95 Spray Adhesive where no trowel is requirec.

• Material should always be visually inspected prior to installation. Any material installed with visual defects will not be considered a legitimate claim as pertains to labor cost.

• Make sure all material is from the same batch number. Install tiles running in same direction (arrows are on back of tile).

• Ensure that all recommendations for sub - floor and jobslte conditions are met prior to beginning the installation. Directional designs are optional, however, once the installation is started, you have accepted those conditions.

LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION:

• Shaw tile and plank - Install using conventional tile and plank installation techniques. Plank products should have a minimum of 6 — 8” seam stagger.

• Carefully determine where to begin tile or plank installation.

• It is customary to center rooms and hallways so borders are not less than half a tile or plank.

• Working out of multiple boxes at a time is recommended.

• In hallways and small spaces, lt may be simpler to work lengthwise from one end using a center reference line as a guide.

• Make sure cut edges are always against the waIl.

• To properly cut LVT/LVP products score the top side of the material with a utility knife. Bend the product and finish the cut through the backside. This will ensure the cleanest cut. It may be necessary to use a heat gun to cut around vertical obstructions. Allow the heated LVT/LVP to return to room temperature before installation.

• Cutting the product into a fine point may lead to delamination. Use an ethyl cyanoacrylate based super glue to help fuse the LVT/LVP point together. Be sure to clean all glue from the top surface immediately. Alcohol based super glues may cause vinyl to swell.

• Roll the plank/tile with a 3 section 100 lb. roller Re - roll the entire glued floor area with the 100 lb. roller within the working time of the adhesive. Continue to roll the floor throughout the working day to ensure a proper bond, Note: Do not use tape to secure floor protection during construction or renovation. Use ram board or similar to protect the floor.

Shaw warrants its sheet, tile and welding rods to be free from manufacturing defects for ten years from the date ofpurchase. Shaw does not warrant installers’ workmanship. Workmanship errors should be addressed to the contractor who installed the floor. Your Shaw commercial floor should be professionally installed by contractors who havedemonstrated expertise in installing commercial floors. For complete warranty information, limitations and terms and conditions please call customer support:

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