Scope of Work 47PJ0024R0030.pdf

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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: 1/8/2024 Revised: 1/10/24

Section 1: Project Title Bismarck Senate Carpet & Paint

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number 3rd Floor, William Guy Federal Building, 220 East Rosser Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 Building Number: ND0037ZZ

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Laura Funk Email: laura.funk@gsa.gov Address: 657 2nd Ave North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone (O): 701 566-6114

Project Manager Name: Jesse Johnson Email: jesse.johnson@gsa.gov Address: 220 East Rosser Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone (O): 701 557-9649

Property Manager Name: David Busching Email: david.busching@gsa.gov Address: 657 2nd Ave North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone (O): 701 566-6125

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Section 4: Project Background & Project Description The intent of this project is to remove and replace carpet and cove base in the US Senate Office Space. The vinyl tile and black mastic beneath the existing carpet tiles, contain asbestos and will need to be abated. All the existing wall surfaces shall be painted along with doors and frames.

Section 5: Project Objectives The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform:

Carpet

1) Remove and replace carpet in the following 8 rooms, approximately 1,661 square feet. The existing vinyl tile under the carpel contains asbestos and will need to be abated and disposed of.

2) The contractor shall order an extra 30 sf of carpet for future maintenance replacement.

3) Verify existing substrate condition as no work can be performed to remove existing adhesive, manufacturer shall verify suitability of adhesive, and or the need for a pre-adhesive primer with releasable glue installation.

4) Contractor is responsible to move any furniture and storage is provided. The tenants will be required to remove any personal items, computers, printers, and IT equipment prior to moving furniture.

5) Place carpet tiles so you’re not left with small strips of carpet as filler.

6) Furnish and install carpet bars (transition strips @ exterior doors, One) where required.

7) Carpet installation pattern installation will be decided after the carpet is chosen, coordinate with project manager on installation pattern process. See below for chosen carpet: Style 7086M, Color 3057, Size 24”x24” or approved equal.

8) All transitions shall be placed so that they are hidden under the door in its closed position.

9) Ensure proper surface prep in order to properly bond the carpet to material specifications.

10) Carpet shall be installed with adhesive applied in the entire area to be carpeted and in a manner to comply with Standard for

Installation of Commercial Carpet CRI 104 - Sept 2015, https://www.carpet-rug.org/Documents/Publications/CRI-104-2015.pdf and manufacture recommendations.

11) Adhesives and other materials used for the installation of carpets must be limited to those having a flash point of 60° C (140° F) or higher. This material will be provided.

12) Care shall be taken when removing and installing carpet, contractor is responsible to correct any damaged walls, base, etc.

caused by this project.

13) The contractor shall plan/layout the carpet installation prior to any cutting, to minimize waste and confer with GSA for the pattern.

14) Contractor shall work with GSA Project Manager to schedule and phase work to minimize disruption to tenant and work within their schedule to the maximum extent possible.

15) Product Sustainability and Environmental Requirements. To achieve superior performance in multiple environmental attribute areas, carpet must have third party certification in accordance with NSF 140 2007 e Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard at a “Gold” level minimum. Carpet manufacturer must supply certificate as part of the procurement documentation.

16) Low Emitting Materials. The carpet and floor adhesive (for glue-down installations) must meet the Green Label Plus (GLP) and floor adhesive (for direct glue down) requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). GLP number must be provided. Carpet and all installation components including adhesives, sealers, seam welds and seam sealers must meet the Low Emitting Materials standards as outlined in U.S. Green Building Council LEED criteria. Adhesives must meet VOC content standards per South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168

17) Face Fiber Content. Face yarn must be 100% nylon fiber. Loop Pile shall be 100% Bulk Continuous Filament (BCF); cut and loop shall be 100% BCF for the loop portion and may be BCF or staple for the cut portion; cut pile carpet shall be staple or BCF.

Performance Requirements for Broadloom and Modular Tile

• Static: Less than or equal to 3.5 kV when tested by AATCC Test Method 134 (Step Test Option) by

• Flammability: Meets CPSC-FF-1-70, DOC-FF-1-70 Methenamine Tablet Test criteria

• Flooring Radiant Panel Test: Meets NFPA Class I or II depending upon occupancy and fire code when tested under ASTM E-648 for glue down installation.

• Smoke Density: NBS Smoke Chamber – Less than 450 Flaming Mode when tested under ASTM E-662

• Testing must be performed in a NVLAP accredited laboratory.

18) Tuft Bind Minimum 8 lb. average tuft bind for Loop Pile – ASTM D-1335

19) Texture Appearance Retention Rating (TARR) Carpet must meet TARR ratings specified below:

https://www.carpet-rug.org/Documents/Publications/CRI-104-2015.pdf

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Space Definition Traffic Classification TARR Classification

Private Offices Moderate ≥ 3.0 TARR

Training, conference, courtrooms, etc

Heavy ≥ 3.0 TARR

Open Office, cafeteria, corridors, lobbies

Severe ≥ 3.5 TARR

20) The carpet should be evaluated using ASTM D-5252 Hexapod Drum Test as per the commercial carpet test procedure and

TARR classification determined using ASTM D-7330.

21) Warranty. Submit a copy of the manufacturer’s standard warranty to the Procurement Officer within the first 60 days of project completion. Government is to be a beneficiary of the terms of this warranty.

Cove Base – All vinyl cove base is to be replaced.

1) Remove and replace all vinyl cove base. Please use caution while removing base cove for the top of the new base cove might be slightly lower than existing due to ACM abatement.

2) Base shall be 1/8” x 6” commercial grade vinyl. See below for picture of chosen vinyl tile: Shaw Granite 00570 or an approved equal.

3) Vinyl base shall be adhered with full adhesive coverage.

4) After award contractor shall supply the Government with samples to choose from.

Paint – Prep and paint all previously painted surfaces within tenant space. The wall color chosen for this project is Sherwin Williams Eider

White 7014 and the doors & door frames and register color will be Sherwin Williams Repose Gray 7015.

1) Wall surfaces shall be painted with Sherwin Williams Eider White 7014 or an approved equal. See Below

2) All doors & door frames, and registers shall be painted with Sherwin Williams Repose Gray 7015 or an approved equal. See

Below

3) There are five (5) doors & door frames, and registers in five (5) rooms that will need to be painted.

4) There are 4 doors that will need to be painted on this project, both sides.

5) All surface mount conduit and boxes, all of it may not be previously painted but is to be painted to match wall color.

6) Surfaces shall be prepared per manufactures recommendations for maximum adhesion of primer and paint.

7) Remove all oxidization, rust, peeling, chipped or loose paint and prime. Sand smooth and feather edges prior to applying primer paint.

8) The contractor shall move all furniture that may be in the way of the painting process. The furniture shall be covered if left in the room that is being painted.

9) Painting phases will need to be coordinated with the project manager, so tenants know the areas being worked on.

10) All painted metal surfaces shall be free of rust prior to application of primer. Contractor shall use methods that are environmentally friendly and capture all debris generated.

11) Patch all cracks, holes, scuffs and other irregularities in walls and ceilings prior to painting. Paint, putty, filler, drywall compound and all related items used in wall repairs and painting shall be lead free.

12) Wall repairs shall match existing wall textures for a uniform surface finish.

13) Use a stain blocking primer for all stained painted surfaces that are to be repaired or repainted.

14) The paint finish (flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, and gloss), type (latex, alkyd, epoxy, and urethane) for walls, and other painted surfaces shall match existing. The finished painted surfaces shall be smooth and free of runs in the paint finish. Colors are to be selected by the Government from contractor supplied color chart.

15) Paint shall be applied according to manufacturer’s specifications and the final finish shall have a uniform appearance and luster.

16) Paints and primers shall contain ≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (SCAQMD) Rule 1113 standard. All materials shall be delivered to the site in original unbroken, packages bearing the manufacturer's name and brand.

17) The contractor shall furnish GSA with report of each color of paint used on this project. Report shall include date of purchase, manufacture, paint type, color code (formula) and location where paint was applied.

OSHA Requirements – The contractors shall comply with applicable OSHA requirements including the OSAH Asbestos in Construction

Standards (29 CFR 1926. 1101).

1) When a contractor is working with ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials) without disturbing or removing it, it is considered

OSHA Class IV asbestos work.

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2) The workers will need to complete the 2-hour asbestos awareness training and must comply with the applicable requirements for Class IV asbestos work.

3) The contractor shall take into consideration additional floor prep to cover any electrical conduit holes that are exposed during the abatement process.

*Fire sprinkler heads and smoke detectors shall be properly isolated, clean, and free of debris, paint or dust. Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning of smoke detectors in the project area that become dirty (internally and externally). Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning any fire sprinkler head in the project area that becomes dirty from dust or other debris.

The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting:

a. The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b. Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c. Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

d. Contact the project manager to schedule a site visit.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond broken down into shell, tenant improvement (TI) (by tenant), Building- Specific Amortized Capital (BSAC), and environmental (as applicable). Follow P120 guidelines for teir level 3 based on project triage tool. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

b) Base Bid-

Section 7: Period of Performance Once award has been issued, the contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

• ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY for ALL GSA projects

• See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

• Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

REQUIREMENTS for ALL Projects (Construction, Design & Design/Build)

a. Safety and Health Program

b. Asbestos Containing Materials. To comply with federal and state regulations as well as GSA policy, an asbestos pre-alteration assessment is required for all construction projects as outlined in Section B of the Universal Scope Requirements. A pre-alteration assessment has already been performed and is attached to this SOW.

c. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

d. Accessibility

e. Green Purchasing

f. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

g. Construction Waste Diversion

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, 5 | P a g e substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

3) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 2 hard copies of submittals and 2 electronic copies to be sent to the project manager. Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

4) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension.

After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

5) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site only during business hours of 8:00 am 5:00

pm. No on-site work shall be performed outside these hours or on holidays unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

b) Operations will continue during this project so particular attention shall be given to phasing of project to minimize disruptions to their activities. Contractor shall coordinate with GSA representatives and then provide a schedule with phasing and duration for each activity. Schedule approval is to be obtained at least seven days prior to any work commencing. Communication during this project will be critical to meet this need.

2) Progress Meetings

a) Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article

305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

6) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

7) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

8) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

9) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

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10) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

11) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

12) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

13) Protection of the Building The construction contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing building property for damage due to work performed under this contract. Any damage caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired to match like or better condition at no additional cost to the government

14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, abatement or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as provided by at contract award.

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

o Executed Warranties (at project completion) o Maintenance and operation manual

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements http://fedidcard.gov/

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Approximate Square Footages: Plan View

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Selected Carpet

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Selected Base Selected Paint: Walls SW7014, Other SW7015