Attachment_1_-_Specifications_and_SOW.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

Specifications and Scope of Work Lincoln Home Window Coverings

Provide, Fabricate and Install

The NATIONAL PARK SERVICE is soliciting offers from interested small business sources to independently, and not as an agent of the Government, provide all qualified labor, supervision, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, services, facilities, travel and transportation to provide, fabricate, and install window coverings (draperies/curtains/tiebacks) for nineteen (19) windows throughout the historic Lincoln Home, located at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 430 S. 8th Street, Springfield, IL. Also included, is the requirement to provide and attach curtain/drapery rings to the window coverings.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Abraham Lincoln purchased his first and only house located in Springfield, Illinois. In May of

1844, Abraham, Mary, and Robert moved into a one-and-a-half-story cottage - a house which they eventually expanded into two stories, and the home where they raised their family for seventeen years, until his presidency in 1861.

B. The house today is restored, and stands as it did in 1860. Annually, the home receives hundreds of thousands of visitors and dignitaries from around the world.

C. There is a need to replace the existing window coverings throughout the Lincoln Home. The existing window coverings are period reproductions which are in need of replacement due to their age and wear; and therefore, should be replaced with coverings as described in the following specifications and solicitation documents.

II. SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

A. Reproduce window coverings for nineteen (19) windows in the Lincoln Home. Three (3) different fabrics (plus lining when specified) will be used to make three (3) different styles of window coverings for the first and second floor of the Lincoln Home. Design of the 1st floor Front and Rear Parlors, Sitting Room, and Dining Room window coverings are to approximate the style illustrated in Attachments 2 and 3, and the respective photos in Attachment 7.

Window treatments for the 2nd floor bedrooms and front and back hall are approximated by styles shown in Attachments 4 and 5, and the respective photos in Attachment 7. Window treatments for the 1st floor kitchen are approximated by the style shown in Attachment 6, and the respective photo in Attachment 7. Window coverings needed for Lincoln Home are as follows:

1. Nine (9) pairs of full-length single panel curtains, lined.

Quantity Description

4 Pairs Front and Rear Parlors: Full-length single panel curtains with an off-white cotton lining fabric and header tape along the top for the attachment of curtain rings. Finished length shall be a minimum of

13 ½” longer than the rod-to-floor dimensions to create the “puddled” affect illustrated in Attachment 2, and the respective photo in Attachment 7.

5 Pairs Sitting Room and Dining Room: Full-length single panel curtains with an off-white cotton lining fabric and header tape along the top for the attachment of curtain rings. Finished length shall be a minimum of

13 ½” longer than the rod-to-floor dimensions to create the “puddles” affect illustrated in Attachment 3 and the respective photo in

2. Nine (9) pairs of full-length single panel curtains, unlined.

2 Pairs Front and Back Upstairs Halls: Sill-length single panel curtains with header tape along the top for the attachment of curtain rings. The curtains are unlined. Finished appearance should approximate the style illustrated in Attachments 4 and 5, and the respective photos in

7 Pairs Mr. Lincoln’s Bedroom, Mrs. Lincoln’s Bedroom, Boy’s Room: Full-length single panel curtains with header tape along the top for the attachment of curtain rings. The curtains are unlined. Finished appearance should approximate the style illustrated in Attachments 4 and 5, and the respective photos in Attachment 7.

3. One (1) pair of short length, double-width curtain, unlined.

1 Pair Kitchen: Mid-line to sill-length single panel curtains with a rod casing along the top for shirring. The curtains are unlined. Finished appearance should approximate the style illustrated in Attachment 6, and the respective photo in Attachment 7.

B. WINDOW DIMENSIONS: Overall window dimensions are provided below. These dimensions are provided for use in projecting yardage requirements and fabrication costs. They are not to be viewed as confirmed measurements for fabrication of the window coverings.

1st FLOOR # of Windows Sill-to-Floor Inside Height Inside Width Window Frame

Front Parlor 2 29” 67 ¾" 34 5/8” 8 ½” Rear Parlor 2 20” 70” 34 5/16” 8 ¼” Sitting Room 4 30” 68” 34 ½” 8 ¼” Dining Room 1 1” 83” 34 ½” 8 ¼” Kitchen 1 28 ½”

57”

(28 ½” midline) 34 5/8”

7 ¼”

2ND FLOOR # of Windows Sill-to-Floor Inside Height Inside Width Window Frame

Mr. Lincoln’s Bedroom 4 31” 70” 35 ½” 5 ½” Mrs. Lincoln’s Bedroom 2 13” 69 ½” 34 ½” 5 ½” Boys’ Bedroom 1 30 ½” 70” 35 ½” 5 ½” Front Hall 1 31” 70” 35 ½” 5 ½” Back Hall 1 12 ½” 70” 35 ½” 5”

C. FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Front and Rear Parlor Windows (4 windows), require an estimated 40 yards of one (1) documented pattern of historic wool and silk damask from the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, IL. This damask will be used to make c. 1860 replica draperies for the Front and Rear Parlors of the Lincoln Home. The draperies will also have an off white cotton lining fabric.

Description of Damask Material: Damask material shall exactly duplicate the original sample in terms of yarn count, ply/twist, width, and repeat. The design, colors, and general surface appearance are to be reproduced as accurately as present weaving methods and materials will permit. Specifications of the original documented material are:

Warp: Two (2) colors Gold – 2 ply, S twist, 30 threads/cm (Pantone 7405U) Silver – 2-ply, S twist, 30 threads/cm (Pantone Cool Gary IU) Warp shall be silk or an acceptable substitute that adequately duplicates the original material in appearance. The

Weft: Red wool, single ply, 30+ threads/cm (Pantone 1807U) Weft shall be wool of the same construction as the original.

Fabric Width: 53”

Pattern Repeat: 25”

Reproduction: Shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

- All artwork required to reproduce the damask material

- Cutting jacquard pattern cards, and

- Weaving material

Jacquard Loom Weaving: Prior to full scale production of the damask material, the

Contractor shall submit the following for approval:

- A drawing of the artwork pattern of the damask to be reproduced and a pre-production sample of the damask material, one full repeat in length, in the required colors.

All damask material woven shall match the approved pre-production sample. Any damask not matching the pre-production sample shall be rewoven at no additional cost to the Government.

Lining: Off white cotton lining fabric

Notes: - The purpose of the pre-production sample is to ensure compliance with the requirements herein and to determine proper color and design. If required, as determined by the Contracting Officer, an additional sample shall be submitted to show adjustment of colors or design resulting from “first article” review at no additional cost to the Government, as provision for such samples is to be included in the contract unit price for yardage delivered and accepted.

- Approval of first articles shall not be construed as acceptance, nor shall such approval relieve the Contractor from his/her responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

- For the Front and Rear Parlor window coverings, Contractor is encouraged to submit two quotes; one that copies the original silk and wool material, and one that would substitute alternative materials for the silk as a cost-cutting measure.

2. Sitting and Dining Room Windows (5 windows), require an estimated 45 yards of a

Restoration Moiré taffeta, embossed watered pattern, in green, approximately 51” wide;

with an off white cotton lining fabric.

Description of Material: Wood and cotton blend taffeta

Fabric Width: 51” approximately

Pattern Repeat: N/A

Color: Grass Green (Pantone 363U)

Lining: Off white cotton lining fabric

Note: Park will make final selection based on samples of dye lots that are compatible with the carpet and wallpaper previously installed in the rooms. Contractor to provide a swatch(es) approximately 12” square.

3. 2nd Floor Bedrooms, Front and Back Hall, and Kitchen Windows (10 windows), require an estimated 60 yards of sheer dimity fabric in white, approximately 46” wide.

Description of Material: 100% cotton

Fabric Width: 46” approximately

Pattern Repeat: N/A

Color: White. A subtle white on white pattern is acceptable, preferably a thin stripe.

Note: Park will make final selection based on samples provided.

Contractor to provide a swatch(es) approximately 12” square.

D. TIEBACKS: (As depicted in the respective photos in Attachment 8)

1. Front and Rear Parlor Windows

• Front and Rear Parlor fabric

• Unlined

• 1 ½” wide x 24” long (12” long when folded in half). In the interest of creating a unified look for all the rooms on the 1st floor (with the exception of the kitchen), the tiebacks could also be 2” wide x 28” long (14” long when folded in half).

• 1 per panel for a total of 2 per window

2. Sitting Room and Dining Room Windows

• Sitting and Dining Room fabric

• Unlined

• 2” wide x 28” long (14” long when folded in half)

• 1 per panel for a total of 2 per window

3. Kitchen Window

• None

4. 2nd Floor Bedrooms and Front and Back Hall Windows

• Bedrooms and Hallway fabric

• ½” wide x 22” long (11” when folded in half)

E. CURTAIN/DRAPERY RINGS: (As depicted in the respective photos in Attachment 9)

1. Front and Rear Parlors, Sitting Room and Dining Room Windows (with ¼ diameter solid brass rods)

• 1” brass ring with incorporated S hook

• 10 per panel for a total of 20 per window

2. Kitchen Window (with 1” flat metal rod)

• No rings. Fabricate curtains with 1 ½” wide rod pocket.

3. Upstairs Front Hall, Mr. Lincoln’s Bedroom, and Mrs. Lincoln’s Bedroom Windows (with 2” brass hollow tube rod)

• 3” brass rings with added brass S hook (3/4” long)

• 7 per panel for a total of 14 per window

4. Upstairs Back Hall, Boy’s Room (with 2” solid wood rod)

• 3” wooden rings with added brass S hook (3/4” long)

• 7 per panel for a total of 14 per window

III. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor is responsible for securing correct measurements needed to fabricate the window coverings. The Contractor awarded the contract should anticipate at least two site visits to Lincoln Home; one for measurements and site inspection, and one for installation of completed window treatments. Travel costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the Contractor and should be calculated into the Contractor’s quote.

B. Colorfastness for Front and Rear Parlor, Sitting Room and Dining Room window coverings -

AATCC 16 Option 1 or 3-2003: Grade 4 minimum at 60 hours.

C. The Pantone colors referenced in this document are from “2011 Pantone Designer Field Guide

Uncoated + Plus Series.”

D. Prior to fabrication, the Contractor will electronically submit to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR), final design, fabric information (including sources), construction details, care requirements and accompanying yardage requirements. A hard copy of the aforementioned information will also be required when requested by the Contracting Officer.

E. Selvedges are to be removed prior to construction of the window treatments. Fabric pattern, where applicable is to run vertically with the fabric panel.

F. Sources utilized when procuring the existing drapes in 1988, are identified in Attachment 10, Drapery Sources – 1988. It is unknown if those sources still exist or if fabric from those sources are still available.

G. All deliverables under this contract shall be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR), Lincoln Home Curator, Susan Haake.

H. Final inspection and acceptance will be performed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. 8th Street, Springfield, IL 62701.

IV. TIME FOR COMPLETION.

A. It is the Government’s preference that all window coverings be provided, installed, and all deliverables received within six (6) months from the date of award, but not later than nine (9) months from the date of award.

B. Due to various phases of this project, the Contractor to whom the contract is awarded shall adhere to the milestone dates as proposed by the Contractor in the Contractor’s quotation (Contractor to complete Attachment 11, Contractor’s Proposed Milestone Dates), or as subsequently negotiated by the Contractor and Government prior to an award.

V. PAYMENT. If awarded the contract, Contractor shall be paid the amount as quoted by the

Contractor in Attachment 12 (Quotation Submittal and Instructions), or as subsequently negotiated by the Contractor and Government prior to an award. Payments will be made in accordance with the schedule below and upon the Government’s receipt of the Contractor’s invoice(s) as submitted by Contractor in accordance with the “Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements” clause of the solicitation.

• 25% paid to Contractor upon the Government’s acceptance of all samples and first article testing, Government’s receipt of final design, fabric information (including sources), construction details, care requirements and accompanying yardage requirements, and receipt of Contractor’s invoice.

• 75% paid to Contractor upon final delivery and installation of all window coverings, the Government’s acceptance of the product and work, and receipt of Contractor’s invoice.

VI. ATTACHMENTS. The Attachments referenced throughout this document are described below and included in this solicitation:

Attachment 1 This document; Specifications and Scope of Work, Lincoln Home Window Coverings - Provide, Fabricate and Install

Attachment 2 Illustration of Lincoln Home Front Parlor, 1860, showing draperies from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. Lincoln Home NHS collection.

Attachment 3 Illustration of Lincoln Home Sitting Room, 1860, showing draperies from Frank

Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. Lincoln Home NHS collection.

Attachment 4 Illustration of 2nd floor bedroom curtain style, as seen in a watercolor by M.

Sekim, 1841. Reprinted in Gere, Charlotte, Nineteenth-Century Decoration: The Art of the Interior (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1989), pg. 192.

Attachment 5 Illustration of simple Nineteenth-Century window hangings, originally from J.C.

Loudon, An Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and Furniture (London: Longman, Rees, Orme, 1833), pp. 338-39. From Internet

Archive: https://archive.org/stream/encyclopdiaofc00loud#page/338/mode/2u p (accessed 1/31/2014).

Attachment 6 Illustration of kitchen curtain style, as seen in William Rothenstein, Hampstead

Interior, 1903. Reprinted in Gere, Charlotte, Nineteenth-Century Decoration:

The Art of the Interior (New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1989), pg. 335.

Attachment 7 Present day photographs of Lincoln Home 1st and 2nd floor window coverings.

Attachment 8 Photographs of tiebacks.

Attachment 9 Photographs of drapery/curtain rings.

Attachment 10 Drapery Sources - 1988

Attachment 11 Contractor’s Proposed Milestone Dates

Attachment 12 Quotation Submittal and Instructions

VII. GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT. Questions relating to this solicitation should be addressed to the Government point of contact and Contracting Officer for this solicitation, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. central time:

Kathryn M. Logsdon Phone: (217) 391-3225 E-mail: kathryn_logsdon@nps.gov

////////////////////////// End of Attachment 1 //////////////////////// https://archive.org/stream/encyclopdiaofc00loud%23page/338/mode/2up https://archive.org/stream/encyclopdiaofc00loud%23page/338/mode/2up