Section J Att 002 - Scope of Work.pdf

Scope of Work

Building E Exterior Painting San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Table of Contents

1.0 General Information

2.0 General Requirements

3.0 Submittals

4.0 Accident Prevention

5.0 Quality Control

6.0 Work Specifications

7.0 Inspection/Acceptance

8.0 Contracting Officer's Authority

9.0 Images/Drawing

RFP No. 140P8621R0008 Section J - Attachment No. 002

1.0 General Information

1.1 Description: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, training, supervision and other items necessary to prepare the surfaces and re-paint the exterior of historic Building E described in section 1.2. Building E is three stories and approximately 20,800 square feet of paintable surface area.

A. The surfaces to be prepared and painted include:

i. All four sides of the building, including building eaves, and elevator penthouse

ii. Stairways on the North and South ends

iii. Pedestrian and cargo doors

iv. Windows frames, window trim, and the bars covering windows on the lower stories

v. Awning and loading dock on the North and South Side

vi. All painted signage on the building and loading docks

vii. Handrails around building

B. Surface preparation includes repairs to spalling concrete on the West side of the building. See sections 9 for drawing with repair locations, and repair specifications.

C. The presence of lead paint on paint under layers has been recorded. Contractors shall follow California state and OSHA Standards 29 CFR PART 1926.62 for working with lead in construction. This is not a lead abatement project. No sanding will be permitted other than the removal of rust from rust coated exposed fasteners and metals. Contractor shall implement engineering, work practice and administrative controls to prevent employee and visitor exposure to lead. Several work practice environmental controls are listed in section SECTION 6.0 Work Specifications.

Those listed are by no means a complete and total list of methods and mitigations that may be needed to prevent exposure. Contractor shall submit details concerning safe work practices when lead is present in the Accident Prevention plan. This plan must be submitted before work commences to the Contracting Officer (CO) and

Contracting Officers Representative for approval (COR). (see section 0133

SUBMITTALS)

1.2 Building E Information & Location:

A. Building E is located at 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123. Building E is part of the Fort Mason Historic Landmark District and serves as the Headquarters for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR).

B. Building E is a 3-story cast-in-place concrete structure. The dimensions are approximately are 60’ wide x 200’ long x 35’ in height with an approximate paintable surface area of 20,800 square feet.

C. Building E Hours: Open daily 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

1.3 Contractors Use of Premises:

A. Inspections and work performed by contractor shall be during the business hours of 7:00 am-5:00pm Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays. Following the notice to proceed, the contractor shall communicate with the Contracting

Officer Representative (COR) to schedule any site visits necessary to proceed with work.

B. Contractor shall always conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public, staff and occupants. No closures of sidewalks or parking spaces will be permitted without specific approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Preservation of Historic Structures: Work at this site shall meet The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and shall be performed using the gentlest methods possible to remove and replace materials so as to retain the integrity of the Historic fabric of this building.

D. Work site shall be kept clean and free of debris and secure at the end of each workday.

1.4 Field Verification:

A. Contractor shall field verify paint sample on building to approved swatch provided by COR.

B. It is highly recommended the contractor verify building dimensions, condition, and location prior to submitting estimates, and work schedules.

1.5 Construction Materials:

A. The Government will furnish water on site.

B. All other materials shall be Contractor-furnished from outside the park.

C. Temporary storage of materials at the worksite is not authorized. The contractor shall remove and dispose any debris from the worksite daily.

D. The contractor will ensure that any materials brought to the worksite are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 The contractor performing the painting work must possess a valid California C-33

Painting and Decorating Contractors License.

2.2 The contractor performing spalling repairs must possess a valid California C-8 Concrete

Contractors License.

2.3 Data and information furnished or referred to herein is for the contractor’s information.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor.

2.4 The contractor shall hold and save the Government, it’s officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the contractor’s performance.

2.5 The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors discovered in this specification or between contracting documents and existing conditions.

2.6 Work will not begin, nor will timelines be set prior to the preconstruction conference.

2.7 Preconstruction Conference:

A. Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor and Contracting Officers Representative. All required forms for submittals and project execution will be provided at this meeting. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

i. Correspondence procedures

ii. Designation of responsible personnel

iii. Labor standards provisions

iv. Payroll reports

v. Changes

vi. Payments to Contractor

vii. Subcontractors

viii. National Park Service regulations

ix. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

x. Accident reporting

xi. Documents required under the contract

xii. Park rules and regulations

xiii. Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" section of this document)

xiv. Tentative construction schedule

xv. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

xvi. Project closeout requirements

2.8 Progress Meetings:

A. The Contracting Officer and COR will work with Contractor to schedule meetings as necessary on a regular timeline with the Contractor and subcontractors.

B. Subcontractors will not be allowed to work until they have attended a meeting.

C. Additional meetings will be held as needed or for new subcontractors.

D. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

i. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

ii. Review of work progress

iii. Field observations, problems, and decisions

iv. Identification of problems which impede planned progress

v. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals

vi. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

vii. Status of project record drawings (monthly)

viii. Status of operation and maintenance data manuals (monthly)

ix. Maintenance of progress schedule

x. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules

xi. Planned progress during succeeding work period

xii. Coordination of projected progress

xiii. Maintenance of quality and work standards

xiv. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination

xv. Other business relating to work

3.0 Submittals

3.1 Description:

A. The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

B. From CM-16 will be used for all transmittals.

3.2 Submittal and Approval Procedures:

A. As specified in the individual sections, the following shall be provided to the

National Park Service Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s

Representative prior to receiving a Notice to Proceed but no later than four weeks after contract award.

i. Surface Preparation Plan: A step by step plan for work related operations on buildings concerning lead paint, including containment measures and procedures outlined in the “Work Specification” section of this document.

ii. Samples: Samples of paint colors on appropriate test paper to match approved swatch and Technical Data Sheets on all products used.

iii. Accident Prevention Plan. This plan will address the health and safety of contractor workers, NPS staff and the public concerning the work on site.

The Contractor must ensure that the procedures, methods and materials used in this project are compliant with OSHA standards and best practices for employee and site safety. This plan must include site specific mitigations, such as containing potentially airborne materials or products, and safety signage in order to keep staff and visitors safe during and after project hours. Plan must contain mitigations and safe practices to be used in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Plan must be submitted to park COR before any work is performed on the site.

B. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called in individual sections.

C. Approved Equals:

i. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data including:

1. Technical Data sheets on all preparation and painting products.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

ii. A request for approval constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to the specified product it is replacing.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

D. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Each transmittal shall contain only data specific to that individual submittal.

3.3 Submittal Identification:

A. Identification shall include the park name-package number, project title, contract number, and transmittal number.

B. Identification information on samples shall be applied to the most readily visible area on the sample or on tags attached to sample.

3.4 Submittal Numbering:

A. Number each submittal consecutively.

B. For re-submittals use the original submittal number, plus a letter suffix beginning with A.

C. Additional re-submittals of the same item shall contain the original number with the next consecutive letter.

3.5 Contracting Officer’s Review:

A. Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval. Form will be provided at preconstruction meeting.

B. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

C. After reviewing submittal, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form

DSC-1 (CS) and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the

Contractor. Shop drawing review notations will be returned on the reproducible original shop drawing. All other submitted items will be retained. The Contractor is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.

D. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

i. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

ii. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear, and no further review is required. The

Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

iii. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting

Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

4.0 Accident Prevention

4.1 Description:

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

4.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before the preconstruction conference, submit for acceptance an accident prevention plan. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative, and SAFR’s Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. 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 program is approved. The program shall include:

i. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the plan.

ii. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

iii. First aid procedures.

iv. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

Identify the work included under each phase. Specifically identify the methods of protecting workers and visitors from exposure to lead paint hazards.

v. Include possible environmental hazards and mitigations with each phase of work performed.

vi. Applicable training, both initial and continuing.

vii. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, slides, power outages, and wind and rainstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of the project, site conditions, and degree of exposure. Consult COR if needed.

viii. Plan must include protocols to follow Federal, State and local guidelines and orders as is relates to the Covid-19 pandemic. At a minimum, the plan should contain measures on proper sanitation and hygiene, social distancing protocol, and actions taken to protect employees, vulnerable populations and the community at large as it pertains specifically to the contracted scope of work.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment to be used (if applicable) has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit evidence showing Contractor’s employees have knowledge of OSHA standards for working with lead in construction procedures.

D. Submit a report of safety meetings and safety inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

4.3 Quality Assurance:

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting

OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project site. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

i. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

ii. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

iii. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating and setting up such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

4.4 Accident Reporting:

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage and fires.

Notify Contracting Officer’s Representative immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to

Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer or COR.

B. In the event of an emergency DIAL 9-1-1. The contractor shall contact US Park

Police Emergency dispatch immediately (1-415-561-5656) and the Contracting

Officer and COR as soon as possible. Outside of an emergency, any hazardous or unsafe conditions shall be reported to the COR as soon as possible. All hazardous or unsafe conditions shall be red tagged immediately to ensure a safe environment for all staff and visitors. A follow up report to the Contracting Officer shall be made within 24 hours.

4.5 First Aid Facilities:

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

4.6 Emergency Instructions:

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

4.7 Egress:

A. Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life

Safety Code (NFPA 101). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress. Main sidewalks must not be blocked off to the public.

4.8 Protective Equipment:

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

4.9 Safety Meetings:

A. A monthly Safety Meeting must be scheduled with the project COR. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

4.10 Training:

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury. In this case the potential hazard is lead based paint.

5.0 Quality Control

5.1 General: The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

5.2 Quality Control Staff: The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used for quality control, supplemented as necessary by additional technicians. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be employed full time at the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

5.3 On-Site Control:

A. Preparatory: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

i. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work.

ii. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

iii. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

iv. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies.

v. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved products and submittals.

B. Initial: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

C. Follow-Up: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

5.4 Documentation:

A. Maintain Daily Quality Control log of quality control activities and tests on Contractors QC daily report and submit weekly to COR. Form will be supplied at pre-construction meeting.

5.5 Enforcement:

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting

Officer. Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.

6.0 Work Specifications

GENERAL

6.1 Summary: The scope of work includes; the removal of rust from exposed fasteners and metals, the removal and collection of any loose paint chips and concrete. Spalling concrete repairs to cracks, areas where hazardous concrete needs to be removed and where concrete has become detached (See Section 9 of drawing). A thorough cleaning of all surfaces with a phosphate free biodegradable soap, preparation of the surface for paint using a no rinse de-glossing product, priming all surfaces with appropriate primers for both metals and undercoat, and the application of two finish top coats of premium exterior paint according to product specifications. Details of each task are sequenced and outlined in EXECUTION.

6.2 Submittals

A. Manufacturer’s Data: Submit to COR, Technical Data Sheets for all products to be used in preparation and painting. An “approved equal” will be reviewed.

B. Paints: Fan deck samples/colors from that manufacturer shall be matched on site and approved by COR at that time. Approved colors shall be submitted to the

COR.

C. Sealants, caulks, and concrete repair products: Provide Technical Data Sheets for approval.

D. Submit all information using guidelines specified in Section 3.0

6.3 Quality Assurance

A. Qualifications of Painters: Use only qualified journeyman painters for the mixing, and application of paint on exposed surfaces; in the acceptance or rejection of installed painting, no allowance will be made for the lack of skill on the part of the painters. Contractor will possess a valid C-33 Painting and Decorating license from the State of California.

B. Qualifications of Concrete Finisher: Use only qualified journeyman concrete finishers for the surface preparation, mixing, and application of concrete spalling repair products on exposed surfaces; in the acceptance or rejection of repairs, no allowance will be made for the lack of skill on the part of the concrete finisher.

Contractor will possess a valid C-8 Concrete Contractor license from the State of

California.

C. Project inspection: Surface preparation, spalling repairs, and application of primers (or first coat of prep product) shall be inspected (and approved) by the

COR prior to the next phase of the work commencing.

D. Comply with applicable regulations of OSHA, 28 CFR 1926-1993, and EPA and

State of California regulations regarding Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).

E. Paint thickness, where specified, is minimum dry film thickness. Paint thickness shall meet manufacturer’s recommendation for minimum dry film thickness measured in mils.

F. Manufactures application instructions for methods and drying times must be followed.

6.4 Project Conditions

A. Use extra care in the protection, preparation, and painting of features and materials on historic structures. Protect adjacent historic and non-historic materials.

B. The use of burning tools or any other source of flame is strictly prohibited.

C. Sandblasting and power washings prohibited. Washing with detergent and scrub brushes, in combination with scraping, as described in section 6.8 Sequenced

Tasks section, is acceptable.

D. The painting location in this contract is subject to extreme fog and wind conditions for much of the year. The contractor shall schedule the work such that painting occurs only when conditions at the individual project sites satisfy the requirements of this section.

E. Apply finish material when the temperature of surfaces to be painted and the surrounding air temperatures are between 50- and 90-degrees F, unless otherwise permitted by the paint manufacturer's printed instructions. Apply finishes only when air is free of dust that would speck the finish.

F. Do not apply exterior materials in damp, rainy weather, or when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent. Do not apply paint on damp or wet surfaces, or on surfaces in direct sunlight. Painting may be continued during inclement weather only if the areas and surfaces to be painted are enclosed and heated within the temperature limits specified by the paint manufacturer during application and drying periods.

G. Measure moisture content of surfaces using an electronic moisture meter and verify moisture content with the COR.

H. Do not apply finishes unless moisture content of surfaces is below following maximums:

i. Exterior Concrete: 12%

I. Do not allow fire hazards to occur on the project sites; remove from the area daily all oily rags, waste, and other combustibles not in covered metal containers and maintain and monitor heaters safely.

PRODUCTS

6.5 Paint Products:

A. Final acceptance of color will be from samples applied on the job.

i. Rust Converter: Schaeffers Rustender or approved equal

ii. Primer: Benjamin Moore Fresh Start N023-00 or approved equal

iii. White building exterior: Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec N447-1X, Marble

Teak, Flat or approved equal

iv. Red for doors, windows, trim, and no parking signage: Benjamin Moore acrylic exterior, Burgundy Dash, Low Luster or approved equal

v. Black Lettering: Benjamin Moore Acrylic Exterior, Clear Black, Low Luster or approved equal

B. Paint Coordination: Provide finish coats which are compatible with prime paints used. Inspection of the primer (or first coat) application shall be done (and approval given) by the project COR to proceed to the next phase of the painting operation.

C. Paint shall not settle badly, cake or thicken in the container. Product shall have easy brushing properties. Paint shall be ready-mixed. Thinning may be done at the job.

6.6 Concrete Repair Products:

A. Cracks smaller than ½ inch wide x ½ inch deep and structurally sound use Dap

Concrete & Mortar Siliconized Filler and Sealant or approved equal.

B. Cracks or voids larger than ½ inch wide x ½ inch deep, use Eculid Duralprep A.C.

to prepare surface and Eculid EucoRepair V100 to make repairs or approved equal.

6.7 Products Use and Material Quality:

A. Paint, concrete fillers, surface treatments, and finishes are to be applied following manufacturer’s application instructions.

B. Provide the best quality grade of the various types of coatings and concrete repair materials as regularly manufactured by approved materials manufacturers.

Materials not displaying the manufacturer’s identification as a standard, best-grade product will not be acceptable.

EXECUTION

6.8 Task Sequence

1. Spalling Concrete Repairs: Using the attached plans (Section 9) complete the necessary repairs. At this time if additional hazardous concrete is discovered immediately notify the COR. Building E is a historic structure all repairs must match and blend in with existing material when painted. Work that fails to match the existing material will not be accepted. Before priming or painting, repair work must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. These repairs must be completed by a journeyman concrete finisher, licensed to work in

California.

2. Rusted Metals. Prepare rusted metals to SSPC-SP2 hand tool cleaning standards. Remove loose scale and rust from existing rusting exposed metal fasteners and fixtures in place so as not to disturb the surrounding surface, immediately cleaning rusted metal apply a rust inhibitor.

3. Scrape and collect all loose peeling paint areas directly into a HEPA vacuum so as not to have chips of any size go airborne. All loose paint removed shall be collected and bagged into a 6-mil plastic bag, safely stored in a sealed container, labeled, and disposed of in accordance with hazardous material disposal regulations.

6.9 Clean Surfaces and Preparation

A. Clean all surfaces to be painted including eaves with a nontoxic biodegradable, phosphate free soap that is EPA certified for the environment such as Star Brite

Sea Safe Biodegradable Boat Wash Soap or approved equal product. Cracks and crevices shall be free of dirt and biological growth. Power washing surfaces is not permitted. Cleaning shall be accomplished with gentle hosing and scrubbing with soft nylon brushes that accommodate all spaces. Check with local ordinances to determine if wastewater must be collected and disposed of. Wastewater will not be permitted to enter the Bay.

B. Prepare all intact coatings on surfaces for painting by using a deglossing product such as Jasco TSP no rinse substitute or approved equal product. Use and store product according to manufacturing specifications; wipe on with cloth or sponge;

ground tarp to avoid drips or spills; dispose of remaining mix off site according to product guidelines and CA state regulations.

C. Fill gaps with a premium sealant/caulking, approved for use on concrete such as

DAP Concrete & Mortar Siliconized Filler and Sealant or approved equal product on cracks up to a ½ inch wide and a ½ inch deep where necessary to keep out weather and prevent water intrusion. Allow recommended drying times according to manufactures guidelines and current weather conditions. All sealant shall be primed after drying time.

6.10 Prime Surfaces

A. Delaminated Coatings. Prime all previously scraped loose paint areas with a clear binding sealer such as Zinsser Peel Stop or approved equal premium product.

Product must be applied so as to penetrate and form a tight bond that will help stop future peeling, seal face checking and form a bridge for the base primer.

Allow recommended drying times according to manufactures guidelines and current weather conditions.

B. Rusted Metals. Prime all areas of previous rust removal with a premium rust-converting primer. Allow recommended drying times according to manufactures guidelines and current weather conditions.

C. General. Prime all surfaces including all previously coated sealer areas and metal primers with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start N023-00 or approved equal. Allow recommended drying times according to manufactures guidelines and current weather conditions.

6.11 Paint Surfaces

A. Apply two coats:

i. White building exterior: Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec, Marble Teak, Flat or approved equal

ii. Red for doors, windows, trim, and no parking signage: Benjamin Moore acrylic exterior, Burgundy Dash, Low Luster or approved equal

iii. Black Lettering: Benjamin Moore Acrylic Exterior, Clear Black, Low Luster or approved equal

iv. Allow recommended drying times between coats according to manufactures guidelines and current weather conditions. Drying times at this site may be extended due to maritime climate.

6.12 Methods of Application

A. Tarps. All areas/elevations where work is performed shall have a ground cloth at all times placed out from the building foundation at least ten feet to catch any product that may drip or spill onto walkways and entrances.

B. Traditional brush work or roller are acceptable forms of application for the first coat primer and topcoats. Spot priming and consolidation layers shall be brushed

on. Surfaces shall be free of drips and holidays with each coat applied.

C. The spray method will not be used.

7.0 Project Closeout

7.1 Description:

A. The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, and final inspection procedures.

7.2 Cleaning:

A. Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and pick up all construction debris from the site. At the time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

7.3 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

A. When project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, request in writing a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer’s Representative will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

B. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially incomplete, Contracting Officer’s Representative will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within 30 calendar days, as weather permits.

8.0 Contracting Officer’s Authority

8.1 The contracting officer is the only person with the authority to act as an agent of the

Government under this contract. Only the contracting officer has authority to:

A. Direct or negotiate any changes in the Statement of Work or Specifications

B. Modify or extend the period of performance

C. Change the delivery schedule

D. Change any terms and conditions of this contract

9.0 Images/Drawings