Attachment_2._Performance_Work_Statment.pdf

Carl Sandburg National Historic Site Department of the Interior

National Park Service

Flat Rock, NC

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PAINT INTERIOR OF THE SWEDISH HOUSE

WINDOWS, FLOORS, STAIRS AND SHELVING

Historic Structure - SWEDISH HOUSE

Department of the Interior

National Park Service

Flat Rock, NC

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Index

1.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT……………………………………………………...2

1.2 FIELD VERIFICATION………………………………………………………………………..2

1.3 SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS…………………………………………………………………2

1.4 SUBMITTALS………………………………………………………………………………….3

1.5 TEMPORARY SERVICES……………………………………………………………………..4

1.6 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS, BARRIERS, AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS…………...5

1.7 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT….…………………………………………………………...5

1.8 FIELD ENGINEERING…………...……………………………………………………………5

1.9 PROJECT CLOSEOUT………………………………………………………………………...6

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1 .1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

It is the intent of this contract to correct deficiencies by conducting cyclic painting of the interior of the Swedish House windows, walls, floors and ceilings. There are damaged areas on the walls, ceilings, and floors. It is expected that the contractor will follow any manufacturer’s recommended for installation guidelines. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, experts, and equipment necessary to accomplish the desired product. A detailed description of the work to be completed can be found in the BID ITEMS DESCRIPTION OF

WORK section in the Appendix. The description of work to be completed will not list every step of the process but will provide the desired outcome.

B. PROJECT LOCATION

Carl Sandburg home National Historic Site (CARL), 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC

28731

C. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

The Contractor shall have use of the premises to accomplish all project work Monday through

Friday between 7:00AM-3:30PM for the duration of this contract. Material and tool storage on site must be confined to area(s) as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Contractor is responsible for the security of all equipment, materials, and supplies at all times during this contract.

1. Contractor shall coordinate with the Park Contact how facility is to be used during the contract, as it impacts park operation and visitation. NO WORK will be performed on

Federal and CARL observed Holidays. NO WORK will be performed during closure due to adverse weather conditions.

1.2 FIELD VERIFICATION

Verifications of Conditions and Dimensions: Contractor is responsible to field verify all existing deficiencies and dimensions affecting the work. Report any unsatisfactory conditions not identified in this document to the COR. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are inspected and verified. See BID ITEM REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF WORK in the

Appendix.

1.3 SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS

A. The Contractor shall do a walk through inspection with the COR before beginning work.

B. The Contractor shall provide all necessary temporary facilities and equipment to ensure that the

COR can safely inspect all project work requirement with the Contractor, which may include scaffolding, platforms, lift equipment, or other system.

C. Preparation Phase: After completion of all repairs and cleaning of all building substrate and features contact COR for inspection at least 48 hours in advance. All prep work (preliminary cleaning and repairs) must be completed before the COR will grant approval to proceed with

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1. For lumber replacement and repairs the COR must see and approve all Dutchman and epoxy repairs, primed replacement lumber and prime ends of existing lumber that was cut or modified to receive the repairs.

a. Replacement wood must be as like or cypress, clear and better grade (C&Btr), dressed lumber four sides (S4S) unless stated differently otherwise, and moisture content is 12 percent or lower. Dutchman repairs are preferable to replacement of entire elements.

2. For all oxidized surfaces that are to be primed the same day, the COR must see and approve the work before the rust inhibitor primer is applied and after it is applied.

3. For all stucco repairs the COR must see and approve the repairs before priming areas, inspect the primer to be use, and inspect and approve the areas after the primer coat is applied (This shall not be authorization to paint until the terms of the contract are met as noted above).

4. For all paint failures the COR must see and approve all areas to ensure no deficiencies exist and all rough edges are feather smooth, including spot priming required for paint missing down to bare wood.

D. Primer Coat Phase: Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of initial and follow-up to inspect and ensure all priming is complete. The Contractor should verify with the COR if priming for the entire project must be complete or key areas. It is the intent of this contract that all work be completed before approval is granted for the next phase.

E. 1 st Paint Coat Phase: The Contractor shall not proceed with this phase until given written approval after a site visit and inspection by the COR. The Contractor proceeding to do this phase or any phase without approval will be rejected and not recognized as being done meaning that the work will be redone especially if correction to deficiencies are not acceptable by the COR.

Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of initial and follow-up to inspect painting campaign.

F. 2 nd

Paint Coat Phase: The Contractor shall not proceed with this phase until given written approval after a site visit and inspection by the COR. The Contractor shall wait the minimum drying days as determined by the manufacture or as listed in this document. Paint must be completely dry to the touch – not tacky in any way – which may mean a week of drying time.

Drying time will be measured from the last day that the 1 st coat of paint was applied. Proceeding without approval will not be accepted by the government. Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of initial and follow-up to inspect painting campaign.

G. Closeout Requirement Phase: The Contractor shall return the site and building to the condition it was prior to work or shall ensure all rooms, floors, and interior and exterior surfaces are clean.

Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of the inspection meeting and turn in all closeout documents to the COR. FINAL PAYMENT will not be made until the closeout documents are presented as directed herein and in an organized manner.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in this section and individual sections, the Contractor shall forward submittals to

COR at least 14 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit one reproducible original and two copies of each shop drawing, three copies of manufacturer’s catalog sheets (cut sheets), three specimens of each sample, and three copies of all other submittals requested unless stated differently otherwise.

B. The COR reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those call for in individual sections.

C. Approved Equals: A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified. The Contractor shall submit all supporting document for items for the specified and approved equal to demonstrate comparison of the product characteristics to what is specified. It is not the job of the COR to prove equals meet the terms of this contract.

D. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the

Plan within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

E. Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this Project.

F. Photographs or Videotape: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces that might be misconstrued as damage caused by historic treatment operations. Submit before work begins.

G. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday (Monday) following the previous week’s work covered by the report or daily if directed to do so by the COR. A sample daily report can be provided at the contractors request to the COR. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5 TEMPORARY SERVICES

A. The contractor shall provide temporary services and sanitary facilities required for performance of the work of this contract.

B. Contractor’s Crews will be allowed to utilize the park’s sanitary facilities with provisions for use as directed by the COR.

C. UTILITIES

1. Limited electricity is at the project site.

2. There is poor cell communication available at the project site.

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3. Limited potable water is at the project site (one-hose bib).

D. Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof. Travel distance to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

1.6 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS, BARRIERS, AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

A. Upon approval from the COR, the Contractor shall furnish, locate and remove temporary structures (field offices, and sheds), equipment, and furnishings to accomplish all project work, if required. The location, size, and construction shall be subject to approval.

B. The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain barriers to protect existing facilities, National

Park Service employees, and visiting public from construction operations. Material, such as four

(4) feet high orange safety barrier fence or other, shall be suitable for intended purpose and approved for use by the COR. Fences and barriers shall be structurally adequate and neat in appearance.

1. Barrier Tape: Banner Guard, imprinted with “CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA”, or similar warnings.

C. The Contractor shall maintain daily temporary controls such as housekeeping, disposal, and air and water pollution control.

1. Housekeeping: Require to keep project neat and safe, provide enough collection containers, provide recycled containers to be recycled by the Contractor, and wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust.

2. Disposal: Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the

Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park. Store hazardous rubbish in containers marked as “HAZARDOUS” and disposed per Louisiana Department of

Environmental Quality (LDEQ) requirements.

3. Air and Water Pollution Control: Take reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution during construction. Do not allow waste materials to be washed into streams or bodies of water. Do not spill Hazardous building material onto the ground.

1.7 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. Confine material storage to the area designated by the COR.

B. Arrange deliveries of material in accordance with construction work schedules. Deliver all materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible for acceptance by the COR.

C. Storage: No interior storage is available on-site so not to impede with the requirements of this contract.

1.8 FIELD ENGINEERING

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A. The Contractor shall layout and co-ordinate work to accomplish all repairs including curing times window glazing, and paint in friction areas such as doors.

B. Painting of the interior will not commence until all interior surface preparation and repairs are executed to the walls, windows, doors, and casings (trim, sill, etc.). Approval to apply the primer and/or 1st paint coat will be granted after all repairs are accepted by the

COR.

1.9 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Final Inspection: Before scheduling final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and debris. Restore surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition.

B. Project Records: Provide three (3) copies of three (3) ring binders or folders with all materials used during the project. The pages will include the Project names, locations, products, and warranties and guarantees. (Sample Information below)

1. Project Name: Repair and Paint Swedish House Foundation, Windows, Floors, and

Interior

2. Color name: Match all existing colors

3. Manufacture name and address: Benjamin Moore (equal or better)

4. Color formula per the manufacture:

5. Location paint applied: Interior components

6. Paint Finish applied in a two (2) inch square material sample showing gloss

7. Warranties and Guarantees Section: See manufacturer’s warranty

a. Provide a copy of manufacturer product guarantees for each decking system product used for the contract to include pressure treated lumber and composite materials.

b. Provide a copy of contractor workmanship warranties.

C. Warranties and Guarantees:

1. All work shall be Contractor provided workmanship and materials and shall be warranted free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Letter of Acceptance.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for correction of any deficiencies or failures, which may result from normal usage at no cost to the government during the one-year warranty period.

3. Manufacturer warranties for all materials shall remain in effect as indicated by the manufacturer.