IDIQ Flooring SOW_Draft.pdf

IDIQ FLOORING SOW / SPECS 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL (TPG)

1.1. Scope of Work

1.2. Ordering procedures

1.3. Acceptance of Work

1.4. Schedule of Work

1.5. Factors Affecting Performance

1.6. Use of Utilities Systems

1.7. Contractor Storage Yard Policy

1.8. Location

1.9. Workmanship

1.10. Quality Control

1.11. Quality Assurance

1.12. Contingency Plan

1.13. Disposal of Materials

1.14. Identification of Contract Employees

1.15. Environmental Asbestos Abatement Requirements

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. Acronyms

3. SPECIFIC TASK (SPECIFICATIONS)

3.1. Demolition and Removal

3.2. Carpet

3.3. Resilient Flooring

3.4. Ceramic Tile

3.5. Rubber Flooring

3.6 Decorative Laminate Flooring

3.7. Gypsum Wallboard

3.8. Rough Carpentry

3.9. Finish Carpentry

3.10. High performance (EPOXY) Coating

3.11. Floor Treatment/Protective Coating

3.12. Vinyl-Asbestos Tile and Mastic Material Removal

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS GENERAL

March 4, 2025

1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The work covered by this contract consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials and performing all operations required in connection with Removal / Installation of floor covering, complete in strict accordance with specifications subject to the terms and conditions of the contract and as ordered by the Contracting Officer. This is a delivery order style contract in which individual delivery orders will be issued for a specific quantity of work to be performed in specific building(s), to be completed in a specific amount of time. All work performed on individual delivery orders will be IAW these specifications. The work includes, but is not necessarily restricted to, the following items:

1.1.1 Remove existing flooring.

1.1.2 Install new carpet, resilient flooring, ceramic tile, rubber and/or special epoxy coating flooring.

1.1.3 The contractor will not be responsible for moving any furnishings within any buildings unless noted on site visit. The contractor will protect all items that cannot be removed. If the contractor is required to remove furniture, a Bid Item has been established to cover the cost. Bid item SF is based on the floor SF of furniture.

(Example 3'x5' desk is 15 SF). This cost shall include furniture removal and replacement to original position. The contractor shall not move personal or electronic items.

1.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES

1.2.1 As the need exist for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will notify the Contractor, in writing, of an existing requirement.

1.2.2 Upon receipt of this notification, the contractor shall respond within 2 (two) working days as follows:

1.2.2.1 Visiting the proposed work site with the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

1.2.2.2 Establishing verbal contact with the Contracting Officer or his/her representative to further define the scope of the requirement. The contractor shall, while on the site, take all measurements and make written notes as to the instructions and verbal information given during the initial site visit. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all measuring equipment, ladders, etc., needed to verify sizes within or outside the buildings.

1.2.2.3 Time for submittal of the Contractor’s proposal for individual requirements will be as agreed upon by the government and the contractor based on urgency of the requirements, as defined or established during initial planning. In the absence of an agreement, the proposal shall be submitted within seven working days after initial visit.

1.2.2.4 The contractor’s proposal shall be supported by necessary documentation to indicate that adequate engineering and planning to accomplish the requirements has been accomplished.

1.2.2.5 Upon receipt of the Contactor’s proposal, the government will review the proposal for completeness. In the event the proposal requires negotiations, the contractor shall submit a revised proposal based on the negations within two (2) working days.

1.2.2.6 Task Orders will be issued by the contracting officer on a DD Form 1155.

Each Task order will include the following information:

• Date of the Task Order

• Contract Number and Task Order Number

• Scope of the work to be performed and negotiated Task Order cost

Performance Time Frame Data

1.3 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

1.3.1 Upon completion of work on a building under a delivery, order issued under this contract and prior to request for payment, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or his/her representative (COR) and the representatives of the Contractor, and the COR. shall make a joint inspection. All work, notification of completion, inspection and correction of deficiencies shall be accomplished within the time frame specified for completion of work.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF WORK

1.4.1 Work Schedule: The contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule. The schedule and work accomplishment shall be by building number. The contractor’s work schedule shall be flexible to allow for minimum of disruption of using agency of each building. Most, if not all, of the buildings the Contractor will perform work in will be occupied during performance of work.

The Contractor shall coordinate his work with the building occupants in order to keep any disturbances to a minimum.

1.4.2 After approval of the contractor’s work schedule, the contractor shall notify the using agency of his intended work dates by written notice, no later than 5 working days prior to his intended work date. The contractor’s proposed notice shall be submitted and approved by the COR prior to posting any notices. The notice shall contain a point of contact (individual’s name), and a valid local phone number that is manned from 0720 hours to 1730 hours each workday. The contractor shall proceed with the work only upon receiving access clearance from each building’s using agency or agencies. If after two attempts to gain clearance without gaining access, the contractor shall notify the COR in writing, indicating the persons contacted and dates contacted and shall include 2-week time frame that the contractor desires to perform work so as not to adversely affect his work schedule. This time frame shall not start sooner than 10 working days after written notice to COR. The COR will coordinate with the building using agency and furnish access dates to the contractor.

1.4.3 In the event the contractor is unable to make his scheduled work time or date he will notify the occupant and the COR and reschedule the appointment.

1.4.4 There shall be maximum coordination between construction activities and concurrent ongoing routine activities of base personnel. Interfaces with and inconvenience to the occupants or the routine of the facility shall be held to an absolute minimum.

1.4.5 The contractor will make all necessary arrangements not to schedule any work during the time period of week of Thanksgiving (20 November through 29 November) and Christmas and New Years (16 December through 07 January).

1.5 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

1.5.1 The contractor shall leave work sites and all construction areas neat and clean during the performance of the work and at the end of each day. The Contractor shall sweep and vacuum the work area clean at the end of each workday. All debris will be lawfully disposed of off-post.

1.5.2 All buildings shall be occupied during the period of contract performance. The contractor shall be required to adequately protect all parked vehicles, appliances and surfaces around each building.

1.5.3 The contractor shall keep all walks, entryways, doors and parking areas clear of materials and equipment.

1.5.4 The Contractor shall adequately protect all personnel, furnishings, and equipment during construction operations. Any areas damaged by construction shall be repaired to original conditions.

1.5.5 Electric power will be available for use at existing outlets. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and install all temporary wiring and safety devices necessary to comply with the applicable codes/safety requirements.

1.5.6 The contractor’s work requiring outages of utility or building systems will require 7 calendar day advance written notice and will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Notice shall include type of outage, reason for outage, date, and time outage will commence and estimated duration of outage and Point of Contact to include phone number. All tools, labor, and materials required to complete any item of work within a given work area or requiring an outage of any building or system, shall be available at the site prior to commencement thereof. Once work has commenced on an item of work said work shall be continuously and diligently performed to completion and acceptance.

1.5.7 The contractor is responsible to provide covering, shields and barricades as are required to protect building occupants, equipment, stores, supplies, etc. from dust, debris, weather intrusion, water, moisture or other cause of damage resulting from demolition and/or construction activities. All orange construction fencing must be no less than 16’ from any edge of pavement.

1.5.8 All work requiring access to building interiors excluding attics, crawl spaces, etc.

and all other work shall be performed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding official holidays, unless otherwise indicated or approved by the Contracting Office. Requests to work during other than these normal hours shall be made in writing at least 5 working days in advance. For example, a request to work on a Saturday should be made no later than noon on previous Monday.

1.5.9 Not more than 8 buildings will be worked on at any given time unless approved by the COR. Each separate operation (replacing carpet, replacing resilient flooring or repair work, etc.) shall be completed on each building and accepted prior to beginning the next operation.

1.5.10 The Contractor shall coordinate use of the site for access, staging, and parking with the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.5.11 Contractor shall be responsible for limiting access of his employees and subcontractors to the area of work defined in the Contract. Contractor shall not have access to restrooms and amenities such as vending machines unless granted permission by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.12 The Contractor shall have a cell phone or other approved means for direct communication with the Contracting Officer (CO) and / or Contract Officer Representative (COR) during normal duty hours, while on the job site or not.

1.5.13 Contractor shall furnish and install seal with vinyl insert including bolts and nuts or brass bolts when removing and reinstalling toilets.

1.5.14 All miscellaneous plumbing/mechanical work shall conform to all state and local codes.

1.5.15 All miscellaneous electrical work shall conform to all state and local electric codes and to the National Electrical Code.

1.5.16 Pressure wash surfaces:

a) Pressure wash surfaces shall consist of washing surfaces to receive paint with a high-pressure spray, to remove loose paint, dirt, and other foreign or deleterious materials. The working pressure shall be between 420 and 720 pounds per square inch gage (psig) at a nozzle operating rate of a minimum per minute (l/min) 20 gallons per minute (g/min.). Do not flood vents or damage windows and floors. If the pressure specified will cause damage to existing surfaces, advise the Contracting Officer and obtain permission to vary the pressure. Direct the wash nozzle at the surface at an angle of approximately 75 degrees with the surface and at a distance not greater than 5 feet to apply water pressure required to remove loose paint, dirt, chalking, and other foreign matter.

b) Final Surface Cleaning: After allowing the surfaces to dry for a minimum of 24 hours, remove remaining dirt, splinters, loose particles, disintegrated and loose paint, grease, oil, and other foreign matter from the surface.

1.5.17 All painting and surface preparation shall be applied per manufacturer’s instruction and recommendations.

1.5.18 Doors & Doorstops: Contractor shall remove and reinstall doors and doorstops as needed for the installation of carpet and/or VCT. Contractor shall remove door stops prior to installation of flooring, patch holes, and reinstall after installation is complete. The cost for this work shall be included in the applicable flooring installation CLIN and the Contractor will not be paid any additional cost for this work. If floor stops are broken or missing the contractor will be paid under floor door stops CLIN.

1.5.19 Wood and Steel Door Trimming: The Contractor shall trim wood and/or steel doors to clear newly installed carpet. Cuts shall be clean, smooth (sanded and touched up as necessary) parallel to the floor, and result in a uniform door face.

Doors shall be within ½” of new carpet and/or VCT after the door is trimmed.

1.5.20 Carpet Measurement: The Contractor will be paid for the actual floor space (wall to wall) requiring carpet installation plus an additional five percent (5%) for waste. If during measurement waste is determined to be over five percent of the job, the applicable material only CLIN will be used to order the additional quantity. To clarify, when the Contractor receives a delivery order the quantity under the applicable installation CLIN will include five percent waste.

1.5.21 Delivery Order completion Times: The following schedule represents the maximum time allowed for completion of work required by delivery orders, based on delivery order amounts. These completion periods may be adjusted by mutual agreement of the Contracting Officer and the Contractor: however, in the case of a disagreement, the Contracting Officer will make the final decision.

Delivery Order Amount Range Maximum Time Allowed

• for Completion Less than $5,200 30 calendar days

• $5,211 to $15,200 45 calendar days

• $15,211 to $30,200 60 calendar days

• Over $30,200 to be negotiated

1.6 USE OF UTILITIES SYSTEMS

1.6.1 Utilities systems in units that are in operating condition may be subject to restrictions; however, no expense will be borne by the Government to activate, operate, or deactivate any system. Operation of the systems will be subject to the following restrictions.

1.6.2 Moving and Replacement of Equipment or Furniture: Moving of movable equipment such as cabinets, refrigerators, electric ranges, washers, dryers, dishwashers, toilets, vanities, etc., from the work area will be accomplished by the contractor. After the work is completed, the movable equipment will be place in original position and reconnected to utilities by the contractor. The contractor will be responsible to move gas fired ranges from the work area after disconnection from the gas supply system is accomplished by the TSAY/Ferguson-Williams (TFW). The contractor will not disconnect gas fired ranges or any other item of gas fired equipment. In addition, the contractor will not shut off the gas supply to the building unless written approval is given by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. After completion of work, the gas fired range will be move back near its original position by the contractor to allow connection to the gas supply by the TSAY/Ferguson- Williams (TFW).

1.6.3 No heating system will be operated when the temperature of the facility is above 70 degrees.

1.6.4 No air conditioning system or ventilating system will be operating when the temperature within the Facility is below 80 degrees.

1.6.5 Areas in which flooring is to be installed shall be maintained at a temperature above 60 degrees for two days prior to installation, during installation and for two days after installation.

1.6.6 Lights within the Facility will be utilized only when necessary to perform the work in a satisfactory manner.

1.6.7 The contractor will be responsible for activation, operation, and deactivation of the systems when they are not required under the above restrictions.

Failure of the contractor to carry out this responsibility will result in the Government denying the use of any of the systems.

1.7 CONTRACTOR STORAGE YARD POLICY

1.7.1 Submit to the contracting Officer Representative (COR) a detailed sketch depicting the location and view of all facilities placed on, and all improvements to be made to, a storage site. Obtain written approval from the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) prior to placing any facilities on or making any improvement to the site; and bear all expenses associated with establishing and maintaining the site.

1.7.2 Contractor office trailer and storage yards will be in accordance with “US Army Garrison, Ft. Stewart and Hunter AAF Policy memorandum #16 – Design and Maintenance of Contractor Storage Areas” dated November 01, 2023.

1.7.3 Install and maintain a six-foot high chain link fence around all storage yards.

1.7.4 Install and maintain appropriate weatherproof signs identifying the contractor and the governing contract; locate such signs on the main gate to each storage yard and on any trailer; and list on said signs the name(s) and phone number(s) of the emergency point of contact(s) responsible for the site and available to always resolve problems regarding the site.

1.7.5 Install and maintain appropriate weatherproof signs on all storage containers identifying the owner of the container and the governing contract; keep all storage containers inside the fenced storage yards and align storage containers in a neat and orderly manner.

1.7.6 Stack and arrange all materials not maintained inside an enclosed storage container in a neat and orderly manner inside the fenced storage yard. Where practical, place all materials on pallets, not directly on the ground.

1.7.7 Allow no trash or other debris to accumulate in an unsightly manner;

and coordinate with the COR on the proper placement and use for dumpsters.

1.7.8 Cut and maintain grass and weeds to a height of no more than 6 inches;

and all maintain hedges, bushes and other vegetation growth in a neat and presentable manner.

1.7.9 Place cone and barrier materials only when and where needed to protect work areas and collect immediately upon completion of the work.

1.7.10 Remove all materials, office trailers, storage containers, fence and utilities at the conclusion of the contract; and restore the site to its original grade and conditions including seeding with permanent grasses as required.

1.7.11 Consequence of Noncompliance: Should a contractor fail to comply with requirement in 1.7.1 – 1.7.20, or any changes or modification thereto, the contractor’s use of such sites and facilities may be terminated and the contractor will be required to move its operations to an off-post location.

1.8 LOCATION

1.8.1 The site of the proposed work is on the Fort Stewart Military Installation, Hinesville, GA and/or Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA.

1.9 WORKMANSHIP

1.9.1 All work shall be accomplished by persons skilled in the trade involved and under the supervision of a foreman/supervisor with a minimum of two years’ experience in the carpet/flooring installation field. Workmanship shall be equal to the best practices common to the trade and conform to any criteria hereinafter listed.

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

1.10.1 The Contractor shall establish a quality control plan to assure contract compliance. The plan shall include an inspection system covering the services as stated herein and a method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed prior to the level of performance becoming unsatisfactory. The Contractor shall not rely on Government direction in correcting discovered deficiencies but shall identify and correct problem areas on his own. The plan and all inspection documents shall be made available to the Government upon request.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.11.1 The Contracting Officer will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures specified in the performance requirements summary found at technical exhibit 1. The Government reserves the right to make such inspections and tests as and when it deems necessary to ascertain that delivery order requirements are being fulfilled. The Government’s agent may accompany the Contractor’s personnel at any time while performing work on this contract to observe and/or get an explanation of work performed. Deficiencies noted shall be expeditiously corrected at no additional cost to the Government.

Nothing in this paragraph precludes the Government from conducting inspections under the Inspection of Service Clause and the Contract Terms and Conditions (Commercial Items) Clause.

1.12 CONTINGENCY PLAN

1.12.1 The Contractor shall develop a contingency plan to provide for the continued service of the contract requirements in the event of employees’ absences, strikes, or work stoppages. Work stoppage or strike participation by Contractor personnel against the Contractor does not in any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to fulfill the requirements of these specifications.

1.13 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

1.13.1 All materials removed and not reused in this project shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be the Contractor’s responsibility for lawful disposal of, off the Government property.

1.14 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES

1.14.1 The Contractor shall provide each employee with an identification (ID) badge made of nonmetallic material, easily readable and including employee’s name, contractor’s name, functional area of assignment, and recent color photograph of the employee.

1.14.2 Display of ID Badges: Contractor personnel shall always wear the ID badge when performing work under this contract at a Government site, including while attending Government meetings and conferences that may take place outside the Government facility. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

1.14.3 Answering Telephones: Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as a contractor employee when answering Government telephones.

1.14.4 Utilizing Electronic Mail: When prime contractor or subcontractor personnel send e- mail messages as a part of contract performance (or otherwise relating to contract matters), each sender shall include his/her name (both first and last names), [E-mail address and the name of the individual’s employer.

1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.15.1 The contractor shall provide copies of the following forms: (a) The 20-day GA. EPA Abatement Notification at the time the contractor informs GA EPA of their intent to properly abate the ACM (b) the Georgia Asbestos Shipment Record to the TSCA POC, Craig Christopher, office phone number: 571.801.0203.

2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1 Acronyms used herein are as follows:

TFW: TSAY/Ferguson-Williams

CLIN: Contract Line-Item Number

DPW: Director of Public Works

IAW: In Accordance With

VAT: Vinyl-Asbestos Tile

VCT: Vinyl-Composition Tile

COR: Contracting Officer Representative

GA: Government Approval

FIO: For Information Only

IH: Industrial Hygienist

CO: Contracting Officer

ADA & ABA: Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines

POC: Point of Contact

GA EPD: Georgia Environment Protection Division

ACM: Asbestos Containing Material

TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act

3 SPECIFIC TASK (SPECIFICATIONS)

3.1 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

3.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: Work Included: This section includes the complete demolition and removal from the project site of all existing materials required to be removed.

3.1.2 REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

3.1.2.1 Applicable Publications: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

3.1.2.2 Government Publication EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual (Apr 1981 & Change 1)

3.1.3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

3.1.3.1 Barricades: Furnish and install any necessary barricades to protect the public or workmen during demolition within each building. Barricades to keep public out of demolition areas shall be left in place until removed by contractor after they are no longer required for protection.

3.1.3.2 Safety Manual: The Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual shall be consulted, and applicable sections complied with by the contractor while performing the work specified in this section.

3.1.3.3 Warning Signs: Provide necessary warning signs

3.1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.4.1 The work includes removal of all materials as indicated or specified.

All materials resulting from demolition work, except as indicated or specified otherwise, shall become the property of the contractor. Rubbish and debris shall be removed from government property daily unless otherwise directed to not allow accumulation inside or outside the building. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.5 DUST CONTROL

3.1.5.1 The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

3.1.6 PROTECTION

3.1.6.1 Protection of Existing Work: Before beginning any cutting or demolition work, the Contractor shall carefully survey the existing work and examine the specifications to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the government, and any damage to such work shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the government.

3.1.6.2 Protection of Buildings from the Weather: The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

3.1.7 BURNING

3.1.7.1 The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

3.1.8 AVAILABILITY OF WORK AREAS

3.1.8.1 Areas in which salvage and demolition work is to be accomplished will be available as specified by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.9 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.1.9.1 Title to Materials: Titles to all materials to be demolished, is vested in the

Contractor upon removal from the job site. The government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

3.1.9.2 Material for Contractor Salvage: Material for salvage shall be removed from the job site daily. Material for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

3.1.9.3 Unsalvageable Materials: Unsalvageable materials shall be removed from the job site daily.

3.1.10 CLEAN-UP

3.1.10.1 Debris and Rubbish: Debris and rubbish shall be removed daily.

3.1.10.2 Debris Control: Debris shall be removed and transported in a manner as to prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3.1.10.3 Regulations: Local regulations regarding hauling and disposal apply.

3.1.11 NOTICES AND UTILITY SERVICES

3.1.11.1 Utility Services: Arrange with utility companies, Government office, or local authorities furnishing gas, telephone, or electrical service to remove any equipment owned by them in buildings where necessary for performance of the work.

3.1.11.2 Protection: Preserve in operating condition, unless otherwise noted, active utilities traversing project site. Damage to such utilities caused by the contractor, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of owning utility company or agency by the contractor at no additional cost to the government.

END OF SECTION

3.2 CARPET

3.2.1 GENERAL

3.2.1.1 Section Includes:

A. This guide specifications covers the requirements for Broadloom Carpet Tile and Entry Carpet tile B. Accessories

3.2.1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Association of Text broadloom Chemists and Colorists (AATCC):

• AATCC 16, (2023), Test Method for Colorfastness to Light.

• AATCC 207, (2022), Test Method for Colorfastness to Water.

• AATCC 134, (2019), Test Method for Electrostatic Propensity of Carpets.

• AATCC 175, (2023), Test Method for Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

• ASTM D418, (2017), Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering

Construction.

• ASTM D5116, (2020), Guide for Small-Scale Environmental Chamber

Determinations of Organic Emissions from Indoor Materials/Products.

• ASTM E648, (2023), Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor- Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.

• ASTM E66, (2021),] Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke

Generated by Solid Materials.

C. CRI Carpet and Rug Institute

• CRI Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing and Labeling Program (equates to

ASTM D5116)

3.2.1.3 Carpet shall comply with the following performance requirements:

a. Radiant panel: ASTM E648 >.45 watts/sq cm; Class I

b. Smoke Density: ASTM E662: < 450 Flaming Mode

c. Static Generation at 70 Degrees < 3.5 kv. AATCC 134

d. Soil/Stain Protection AATCC 175-1991: >78.0 on the Red 40 Stain Scale

e. CRI Green Label Air Quality Certification ASTMD 5116

f. Lifetime warranty for edge ravel and delamination tuft bin (zippering) dimensional stability (tiles)

g. Abrasive wear

3.2.1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a “GA”. Those submittals having a “FIO” designation are for information only. Submittals will require government review and approval before any contracts are awarded. Contracting officers shall determine if all submittals are in accordance with requested material specifications and those meeting aesthetic requirements.

3.2.4.1 DATA

A. Carpet and Accessories; “GA” B. Manufacturer’s catalog data (specification sheet) stating physical characteristics, durability, resistance to fading, antimicrobial treatments, stain and soil treatments, and flame resistance characteristics for each type of carpet and installation accessory.

3.2.4.2 CERTIFICATES

A. Carpet and Accessories: “GA” B. Certificate of Compliance from A Laboratory Accredited by NIST Or NVLAP.

A. Test reports for each type of carpet and pad are to be submitted with products. Products not meeting standards will not be accepted.

B. Prior approval of samples is mandatory. Substitutions will be evaluated.

3.2.4.3 SAMPLES GA

A. Submit standard-size carpet samples of each type of carpet, in each specified pattern, color, and construction.

B. Final Sample Submittal

1) Submit two (2) “Production Quality” samples for each carpet type:

• 27” x18” for Broadloom.

• 24” x 24” for Carpet Tiles and Entrance Tiles

C. No carpet shipments are permitted until acceptance of final samples is given by representative of the Contracting Officer, certifying that samples are the approved color, pattern, and texture.

D. Vinyl or Aluminum edge (moldings) strip require two pieces of each for review.

Minimum of 12 inches long.

3.2.5 INDOOR AIR QUALITY TEST REPORTS

Contractor shall submit for specified products, indicating that the test results do not exceed the stated emission criteria of the CRI Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.

3.2.6 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

3.2.6.1 Materials shall be delivered and stored within the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.2.6.2 Environmental Requirements (preparation for installation) Areas to receive carpeting shall be maintained at a temperature above 16 degrees C 60 degrees F for 2 days before installation, during installation, and for 2 days after installation. A minimum temp of 13 degrees C and 55 degrees F shall be maintained thereafter for the duration of the contract. Traffic or material movement in carpeted area shall not be permitted for 24 hours after installation.

3.2.7 WARRANTY

3.2.7.2 Manufacturer’s performance warranties:

A. Broadloom 12’ carpet, B. Carpet tiles and C. Entrance carpet tiles, to include:

3.2.7.3 Minimum lifetime warranty for Edge Ravel, Delamination, Static, and Tuft Bind.

3.2.7.4 Minimum lifetime warranty for Wear (surface pile abrasion).

3.2.7.5 Minimum Lifetime warranty for Stain and soiling. Minimum lifetime warranty for static emission.

3.2.7.6 There shall be a minimum of two (2) year workmanship.

3.2.8 CARPET TYPE

Carpet shall be first quality, free of physical and manufacturing defects. All carpets shall have static control construction, pass all Class 1 requirements for Flame and Smoke Density and be compatible with all published specifications listed in section

2.1.1 to give adequate durability and performance. Contracting Officer’s evaluations will be done for aesthetics as well as performance characteristics.

3.2.9 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: BROADLOOM CARPETS

A. Construction: Tufted B. Type: Broadloom, 12-foot minimum usable width.

C. Pile type: multi-level or graphic patterned for loop pile. Minimum 3 ply for aesthetics. No Level Loop 2 ply. Cut pile for borders and inserts.

D. Pile Fiber: Commercial Branded type 6 Nylon. Continuous Filament Nylon. No

Olefin, polyester or polypropylene yarns will be evaluated or accepted.

E. Pile Height: .120 for loop pile carpet .210 for cut pile carpets, and In Accordance with ASTM D418 F. Yarn Ply: Minimum 3 ply for color and in accordance with ASTM C1423 G. Gauge: Minimum 1/8th grade in Accordance with ATSM 418.

H. Stitches: Minimum 8 stitches per inch in Accordance with ASTM 418.

I. OZ. Weight: Minimum for loop pile broadloom: 28 oz. per square yard Minimum for cut pile broadloom: 30 oz. per square yard.

J. Density: Minimum of 8000 density for loop pile carpets Minimum of 6000 density for cut pile carpets.

K. Dye Method; 100% solution dye for loop pile carpet. (Max 25% yarn dye mix will be considered for aesthetic reasons.) Cut pile can be 100% yarn dye.

L. Backing Material: Primary backing shall be synthetic polypropylene. No jute backings. Secondary backing for Loop Pile Carpets shall possess the following warranties and characteristics:

a. Lifetime warranty against edge ravel

b. Lifetime warranty against delamination and zippering

c. No Unitary or Action Back carpets will be evaluated M. Radiant Panel: Passes ASTM E648, must be Class 1 rated N. Smoke Density: Passes ASTM E662, less than 450 O. Static: Passes AATCC 134, Less than 3.5 KV P. Stain Resistance: Carpet must be treated with a topical stain treatment offering lifetime warranty against acid-based stains. AATCC 175

3.2.10 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR CARPET TILES

A. Construction: Tufted B. Type: 24 x 24-inch tiles C. Pile type: Textured loop pile D. Pile Fiber: Commercial Branded type 6 Nylon. Continuous Filament Nylon. No

Olefin, polyester or polypropylene yarns will be evaluated or accepted.

E. Pile Height: .100 for loop pile carpet F. Yarn Ply: Minimum 3 ply for color and aesthetics in accordance with ASTM D 1423 G. Gauge: Minimum 1/8th gauge In Accordance with ASTM 418 H. Stitches: Minimum 8 stitches per inch In Accordance with ASTM418 I. Oz. Weight: minimum 20 oz. carpet tile J. Density: Minimum of 6900 density K. Dye Method; 100% solution dye for loop pile carpet.

L. Backing Material: Secondary backings for Carpet Tile and Entrance Carpets shall possess the following warranties and characteristics:

M. Non-PVC or Polyurethane.

N. Lifetime warranty against edge ravel.

O. Lifetime warranty against delamination Lifetime dimensional stability.

P. Radiant Panel: Passes ASTM E648 shall be Class 1 rated Q. Smoke Density: Passes ASTM E662 Less than 450 R. Static: Passes AATCC 134 Less than 3.5 KV S. Stain Resistance: Carpet must be treated with a topical stain treatment offering lifetime warranty against acid-based stains. AATCC 175.

3.2.11. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR CARPET ENTRY TILES

A. Construction: NEEDLEBOND B. Type: 24 x 24-inch tiles.

C. Pile type: Textured loop pile D. Pile Fiber: PET Polyester (only accepted for entrance tiles) E. Pile Height: .150 for loop pile carpet F. Yarn Ply: Minimum 3 ply for color and aesthetics in accordance with ASTM D 1423 G. Gauge: Minimum 1/8 Stitches gauge in accordance with ASTM 418.

H. Stitches: Minimum 1/8th stitches per inch in accordance with ASTM 418 I. Oz. Weight: minimum 45 oz. carpet tile J. Density: Minimum of 6400 density K. Dye Method: 120% solution dye for loop pile carpet.

L. Backing Material: Secondary backings for Entrance Carpets shall possess the following warranties and characteristics:

a. Non-PVC or Polyurethane.

b. Lifetime warranty against edge ravel.

c. Lifetime warranty against delamination.

d. Lifetime dimensional stability.

M. Radiant Panel: Class 1 rated N. Smoke Density: Less than 450 O. Static: Less than 3.5 KV

3.2.12 ACCESSORIES

3.2.12.1 Leveling Compound: Latex type as recommended by carpet manufacturer compatible with carpet adhesive and curing/sealing compound used on concrete.

3.2.12.2 Multi-Purpose Adhesive: Low VOC permanent carpet adhesive as recommended by carpet manufacturer for direct glue down of carpet; comply with CRI Green Label Certification Program. Use slow-set permanent adhesive for patterned carpet to facilitate pattern match.

3.2.12.3 Multi-Purpose Adhesive: Low VOC permanent carpet adhesive as recommended by carpet manufacturer for direct glue down of carpet on steps;

comply with CRI Green Label Certification Program.

3.2.12.4 Non-Metallic Carpet Edge Guard (MOLDING): Extruded or molded heavy-duty vinyl or rubber carpet edge guard of size and profile indicated; minimum two-inch-wide anchorage flange; colors shall be selected by government from manufacturer’s standard range of colors.

3.2.12.5 Miscellaneous Materials: As recommended by manufacturer of carpet, cushion, and other carpeting products as required to complete installation.

3.2.12.6 Carpet Base. Vinyl Cove base with pre-molded corners. Color to be selected from manufacturer’s full line. Base shall be 4” or 6” inches high minimum 1/8 thick.

3.2.12.7 Metal carpet edge strips (molding) shall be aluminum, have a hammered surface, and be pin less clampdown type designed for the type of carpet being installed. Finish shall be natural color anodized, pre-finished color gold. Floor flange shall be a minimum 1 ½“ wide and face shall be a minimum 5/8” wide.

3.2.12.8 Vinyl carpet edge strips shall be heavy duty and designed for the type of carpet being installed. Floor flange shall be a minimum 2” wide. Colors shall be selected by the Government from manufacturer’s standards.

3.2.12.9 Tack strips: For installation of residential carpet (stretch-in over cushion), water- resistant plywood strips with two or three rows of rust-resistant angular pins shall be used. For areas over thirty feet long, tack strips with three rows pins shall be used. Pins of the proper length shall be provided to penetrate through the carpet backing but not so long as to be seen from the surface or to be a safety hazard. Tack strips shall be a minimum of 1” wide and ¼” thick, suitable for the cushion thickness specified or as recommended by the carpet manufacturer.

3.2.12.10 Carpet Padding: Carpet padding shall be bonded urethane, no less than 6.0 pounds/cubic foot, and no less than 3/8 inch thick.

3.2.13 EXECUTION

3.2.13.1 EXAMINATION

3.2.13.1.1 Exam substrates for conditions under which carpeting is to be installed.

3.2.13.1.2 Verify that floor surfaces are smooth and flat within and are ready to receive work.

3.2.13.1.3 Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing substrate conditions.

3.2.14 PREPARATION

3.2.14.1 Allow new concrete to cure for 90 days before carpet installation starts.

3.2.14.2 Perform moisture content testing as required by manufacturer’s instructions to ensure pH readings of no more than nine (9). Moisture transmission of 5.5 lbs/ sq ft per 24 hours is acceptable. If values exceed this level, follow manufacturer’s recommendations for moisture transmission mitigation. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2.14.3 Remove sub-floor ridges and bump. Fill minor or local low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and with sub-floor filler.

3.2.14.4 Fill, level, and make smooth cracks 1/16 inch or more, holes, unevenness, and roughness with compatible latex floor patching compound. Feather floor filling or leveling compound a minimum of four (4) ft. Sweep floor of loose granular debris prior to filling. After filling, allow filler to dry. Damp mop floor with warm water and allow drying. Vacuum after mopping to ensure that loose granular debris is removed and to provide a proper substrate to install broadloom carpet. Prohibit traffic until filler is cured.

3.2.14.5 Vacuum floors again immediately before installation of carpeting.

3.2.14.6 Confirm compatibility of adhesive with curing compounds on concrete floors.

3.2.14.7 Type of concrete sealer, when required, shall be compatible with carpet.

3.2.15 SKIM COAT OR LEVELING COAT

3.2.15.1 Existing concrete or masonry floors shall be skim coated as required to obtain a proper surface for the application of cushion and carpet. Existing hard floors shall be cleaned adequately as required by manufacturer to receive skim coat.

3.2.15.2 Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Contractor shall furnish and install self-leveling underlayment whereas determined by the Government, that the existing floor surface is not suitable for installation of floor covering.

3.2.16 FLOOR REPAIR

3.2.16.1 Repair all deteriorated wood subflooring after approval form COR. Match existing material and prepare as required to accept new flooring. See bid item on subfloor repair.

3.2.17 INSTALLATION

3.2.17.1 Install carpet in accordance with the Technical Bulletins provided by the manufacturer. These technical bulletins will offer the proper instruction of how to install the carpet including:

1) Conducting Site Testing and conditioning

2) Floor Preparation,

3) Installation of the carpet (including seaming, carpet layout and cutting, power stretching, approved adhesives systems and seam sealers, etc.). As a supplement, the CRI 204, section 8 will supply additional installation support guidance for your installation.

3.2.17.2 Install broadloom carpet (direct glue down) and smooth uniform and secure with minimum of seams. Run side seams parallel with light, where practical, and where such layout does not increase the number of seams. Install breadths parallel, with carpet pile in the same direction. Do not make seams perpendicular to doors or at pivot points.

3.2.17.3 Install carpet tiles in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Full spread releasable adhesives are required. No grid installations will be accepted.

3.2.17.4 Install carpet under open-bottom obstructions and under removable flanges and furnishings, and into alcoves and closets in each space.

3.2.17.5 Provide cutouts where required. Conceal cut edges with protective edge guards or flanges.

3.2.17.6 Run carpet under open-bottom items and install tight against walls, columns, and cabinets so that the entire floor area is covered with carpet. Cover over floor- type door closers.

3.2.17.7 Install edging guard (molding) at openings and doors wherever carpet terminates, unless indicated otherwise.

3.2.17.8 Perform cutting in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation using tools designed for carpet being installed. Verify carpet match before cutting to ensure minimal variation between dye lots. Retain or dispose of scraps in accordance with manufacturer’s environmental program.

3.2.17.9 Install carpet from same dye lot and run within each continuous carpet area.

3.2.17.10 Seal seams with manufacturer recommended seam sealer.

3.2.17.11 Install carpet with pile-lay in same direction.

3.2.17.12 Use leveling compound where necessary. Feather floor leveling compound minimum of 4 ft.

3.2.17.13 Do not bridge building expansion joints with continuous carpeting. Provide for movement.

3.2.17.14 Apply environmentally approved adhesive in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in area to be carpeted.

3.2.17.15 Apply seam adhesive to base of edge glued down. Lay adjoining piece with seam straight, not overlapped or peaked, and free of gaps.

3.2.17.16 Roll with appropriate roller for complete contact of adhesive to carpet backing.

3.2.17.17 Trim carpet neatly at walls and around interruptions or extend carpet as base finish up vertical surface to form base as required. Terminate top of base with cap strip.

3.2.17.18 Complete installation of edge strips, (molding) concealing exposed edges.

[Bind cut edges where not concealed by edge strips.]

3.2.17.19 Any unprotected edges at the transition of carpet to other floor covering material, the carpet must be protected with appropriate carpet edge strips.

3.2.17.20 Cut carpet at fixtures, architectural elements, and perimeters.

3.2.17.21 Use a fixed reducer edge strip (molding) to secure broadloom area in open perimeter designs.

3.2.17.22 Install carpet on stairs using an environmentally acceptable permanent adhesive. Furnish and install compatible edge trim and nosing products as required.

3.2.18 CLEANING

3.2.18.1 On completion of installation in each area, remove dirt and carpet scraps from surface of carpet. Remove soiling, spots, or excess adhesive on carpet with cleaning materials recommended by carpet manufacturer.

3.2.18.2 Remove debris, sort usable pieces from carpet scraps.

3.2.18.3 At completion of work, vacuum carpet using commercial vacuuming as recommended by carpet 3.2.3.4manufacturer. Remove spots and replace carpet where spots cannot be removed. Remove rejected carpeting and replace with new carpeting. Remove any protruding yarns with shears or sharp scissors.

3.2.19 PROTECTION

3.2.19.1 Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.

3.2.19.2 Protect carpet against damage during construction. Cover with 6-mil thick.

3.2.19.3 Polyethylene covering with taped joints during construction period whenever protection is required, so that carpet will be without any indication of deterioration, wear, or damage at time of completion.

3.2.19.4 Damaged carpet will be rejected and recycled. As carpet is installed, remove trimmings, excess pieces of carpet, and installation materials.

3.2.19.5 Maintain protection of carpeting on each floor or area until work is accepted.

3.2.20 REMNANTS

3.2.20.1 Remnants form installation consisting of more than 620 mm (2 feet) in dimension with more than .06 square meters (6 sq. feet) total shall be provided to the user.

3.3 RESILIENT FLOORING

3.3.1 GENERAL

3.3.1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM F1066, (2023), Vinyl Composition Floor tile ASTM F137, (2018), Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical

Mandrel Apparatus ASTM F925, (2020), Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring ASTM F970, (2022), Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static

Loading ASTM F1514, (2019), Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change ASTM F1515, (2021), Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change ASTM E662, (2021), Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials ASTM E648, (2023), Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant

Heat Energy Source ASTM F1914 , (2024), Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient

Floor Covering ASTM F1303, (2021), Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing ASTM G21, (2021), Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungl ASTM F1344, (2021), Rubber Floor Tile ASTM D2047, (2017), Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Polish-Coated

Flooring Surfaces

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FS)

RR-T-650, (1994), Treads, Metallic and Nonmetallic, Slip Resistant NPFC-SS-T-312, (1999), (Rev B; Int Am1; Notice 1) Tile, Floor: Asphalt, Rubber, Vinyl

UNDERWRITER LABORATORY

UL 779, (2020), Electrically Conductive Flooring UL 94, (2023), Flammability of Plastic Materials

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT

ADA & ABA, (2024), Accessibility Guidelines

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT OF TEXTILE MATERIAL

AATCC TM147, (2024), Sheet Vinyl with backing

3.3.2 SUBMITTALS

3.3.2.1 Government approval is required for submittals with a GA designation; submittals having an FIO designation are for information only. The following shall be submitted in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

A. Product Data B. Resilient Flooring and Accessories; GA C. Manufacturer's descriptive data and installation instructions. Cleaning and maintenance instructions shall be included.

D. Samples:

1. Resilient Flooring and Accessories; GA. Three samples of each indicated color and type of flooring and base.

2. Sample size shall be minimum 3 inches by 5 inches.

3.3.3 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Materials shall be delivered to the building site in original unopened containers and shall be stored according to manufacturer's recommendations.

3.3.4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.4.1 Areas to receive resilient flooring shall be maintained at a temperature above 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for 2 days before application, during application and 2 days after application.

3.3.4.2 A minimum temperature of 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) shall be maintained thereafter.

3.3.5 SCHEDULING

Resilient flooring application shall be scheduled after the completion of other work which would damage the finished surface of the flooring.

3.3.6 PRODUCTS

3.3.6.1 VINYL-COMPOSITION TILE

Vinyl-composition tile shall conform to ASTM F1066, Class 1, solid color title, Class 2, through pattern title, Composition 1, asbestos-free, and shall be 12 inches square and 1/8 inch thick. Tile shall have the color and pattern uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of the tile. Flooring in any one continuous area shall be from the same lot and shall have the same shade and pattern.

3.3.6.2 SHEET / LUXURY VINYL FLOORING

Sheet / Luxury vinyl flooring shall be composed of a homogeneous, non-layered solid vinyl composition. Color and pattern shall be dispensed uniformly throughout the thickness of the wear layer. Luxury vinyl flooring shall conform to the following:

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