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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide painting, drywall/plaster repair, and related services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at Rome, Italy. The Contractor shall furnish services under task orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract with firm-fixed prices. Task orders will be priced and payable entirely in the currency indicated in the SF1442. The Government will not pay any additional sums due to any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the contract price be adjusted due to fluctuations in the currency exchange rates. The Government will make changes in the contract price or time to complete only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

The Government will make payments based on quantities and unit prices only to the extent specifically provided in the contract. The estimated quantities listed in Section B are estimates only and the Government does not guarantee that such quantities will be ordered.

B.3 CONTRACT PRICE

B.3.1 General. The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, required under this contract, for painting services. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead (including cost of Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance, which shall not be a direct reimbursement) and profit.

B.3.2 Payment. The Government will make payment in local currency.

B.3.2(a) Value Added Tax: The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

B.3.3 Pricing - Base Period: The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

a- Preparation of bathroom/kitchen ceilings/walls to include one coat of paint.

c- Additional coat of any type of paint or primer for room/kitchen/bathroom ceilings and walls.

d- Finish Painter (Decorator, painter capable of painting with any type of paint and on any surface. Stucco decorator for preparation of walls and ceilings

e- Removal of wall paper and preparation of room walls to include one coat of paint

i. Preparation of external surfaces, including one coat of primer and one coat of paint for surfaces up-to a height of two meters.

The above quantities are based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance. If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

B.4 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

The Contractor declares to have capability and to be willing to perform the painting of two (2) apartments simultaneously, if so required by the COR. In this regard it is to be remarked that the maximum effort is required during the months of July, August and September. Therefore the Contractor must declare that he/she is willing and has the capability to work in full force during the months of July, August and September.

Note: Work inside offices or on facades are excluded from these terms.

B.4.1 Contract Minimum During the contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of 7,200.00 sq mts This is the contract minimum for this period of performance.

B.4.2 Contract Maximum During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed 300,000.00 sqmts. This is the contract maximum for this period of performance.

B.5 PRICING – FIRST OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for First Option Year, starting one year after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

f- Additional coat of any type of paint or primer for room/kitchen/bathroom ceilings and walls.

This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance. If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

B.6 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

The Contractor declares to have capability and to be willing to perform the painting of two (2) apartments simultaneously, if so required by the COR. In this regard it is to be remarked that the maximum effort is required during the months of July, August and September. Therefore the Contractor must declare that he/she is willing and has the capability to work in full force during the months of July, August and September.

Note: work inside offices or on facades are excluded from these terms

B.6.1 Contract Minimum During the contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of 7,200.00 sqmt. This is the contract minimum for this period of performance.

B.6.2 Contract Maximum During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed 300,000.00 sqmt. This is the contract maximum for this period of performance.

B.7 PRICING – SECOND OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Second Option Year, starting two years after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

g- Additional coat of any type of paint or primer for room/kitchen/bathroom ceilings and walls.

This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance. If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

B.8 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

The Contractor declares to have capability and to be willing to perform the painting of two (2) apartments simultaneously, if so required by the COR. In this regard it is to be remarked that the maximum effort is required during the months of July, August and September. Therefore the Contractor must declare that he/she is willing and has the capability to work in full force during the months of July, August and September.

Note: work inside offices or on facades are excluded from these terms.

B.8.1 Contract Minimum During the contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of 7,200.00 sqmt. This is the contract minimum for this period of performance.

B.8.2 Contract Maximum During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed 300,000.00 sqmt. This is the contract maximum for this period of performance.

B.9 PRICING – THIRD OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Third Option Year, starting three years after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

h- Additional coat of any type of paint or primer for room/kitchen/bathroom ceilings and walls.

The above quantities are based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance. If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

B.10 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

The Contractor declares to have capability and to be willing to perform the painting of two (2) apartments simultaneously, if so required by the COR. In this regard it is to be remarked that the maximum effort is required during the months of July, August and September. Therefore the Contractor must declare that he/she is willing and has the capability to work in full force during the months of July, August and September.

Note: work inside offices or on facades are excluded from these terms.

B.10.1 Contract Minimum: During the contract period, the Government shall place orders for painting a minimum of 7,200 sq.mt. This is the estimated contract minimum for this period of performance.

B.10.2 Contract Maximum: During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed approximately 300,000.00 sq.mt. This is the estimated contract maximum for this period of performance.

B.11 PRICING – FOURTH OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for Fourth Option Year, starting four years after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

i- Additional coat of any type of paint or primer for room/kitchen/bathroom ceilings and walls.

The above quantities are based on total estimated Government requirements for this period of performance. If more than one award is made, the estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single Contractor will be less than the amount shown.

B.12 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

The Contractor declares to have capability and to be willing to perform the painting of two (2) apartments simultaneously, if so required by the COR. In this regard it is to be remarked that the maximum effort is required during the months of July, August and September. Therefore the Contractor must declare that he/she is willing and has the capability to work in full force during the months of July, August and September.

Note: work inside offices or on facades are excluded from these terms.

B.12.1. Contract Minimum: During the contract period, the Government shall place orders for painting a minimum of 7,200 sq.mt. This is the estimated contract minimum for this period of performance.

B.12.2. Contract Maximum: During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed approximately 300,000.00 sq.mt. This is the estimated contract maximum for this period of performance.

B.13 GRAND TOTAL ESTIMATED CONTRACT AMOUNT

The Grand Total Estimated Contract Amount for the base and all optional periods of performance is Euro ______________________________

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 CHARACTER AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish and apply all materials required by this contract, unless the contract states that materials and equipment will be provided by or work performed by the Government or by others under separate contracts.

Paint and/or other materials costs are part of the calculated rates in Section B.

The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work as required in this contract.

The Contractor shall provide personnel trained and skilled for the types of tasks indicated in the following subsections.

The Contractor's employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purposes.

The Contractor shall be available to perform the services required by this contract and to meet the deadlines scheduled with the Government even during the holiday seasons - i.e. the whole months of July, August, December and January.

C.2 SURVEY

The Contractor shall survey the property and verify the work required against the task order before beginning work, to determine if any discrepancies exist. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by such a survey/review. The Contractor shall immediately report any discrepancies to the COR or the Contracting Officer and shall not begin work until such matters are resolved.

C.3 APPLICABLE PAINTING STANDARDS/PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

Painting, preparatory work and paint used shall comply with technical specifications as per Section C.13.

C.4 PREPARATION/PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

Painting shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures, floors, carpets, or windows). The Contractor shall move, protect and return such property to its original position upon completion of work in that area.

The Contractor shall first remove or protect furnishings (such as furniture and rugs) by appropriate covering. The Contractor shall protect floors from soiling and paint spills. Wooden floors shall not be washed under any circumstances. To protect floors (of all types) from damage, the Contractor shall use a suitable protective cover. The Contractor shall also equip ladders and scaffolding with clean rubber shoes or similar protection devices.

If the Contractor spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors, the Contractor shall clean up using a specialist floor finishing company at the Contractor's expense. After completion of the painting work, the Contractor shall return all furnishings to their original position, and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

C.5 UTILITIES

The Government cannot ensure that utilities will be available at all properties at all times. The Contractor shall have an alternate source of power (generator) available if needed to ensure that paint will be applied following the manufacturer's specifications. The Contractor shall not adjust the heating or air conditioning controls in properties with utilities turned on to maintain temperature. The Contractor shall have its own source of water available for clean up if water has been turned off in the property for winterization of the plumbing system.

C.6 EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all necessary painting supplies and equipment, including brushes, rollers, buckets, mixers, space heaters, drop cloths, scrapers, sanding gear, electric sprayers, and texture sprayers if necessary to perform the work. The Government will not furnish any materials. When a Finish Painter is provided he/she must be equipped with trade tools / materials / supplies /equipment necessary to provide his services.

C.7 WARRANTY

The warranty shall be valid for 1 year after the final inspection. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall repair or replace, free of charge, any occurring defects or ensuing damages. If the Contractor fails to do so after receipt of a written request to that effect, the Government may have such discrepancies remedied at the Contractor's expense.

C.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING WORK

a. Interior and Exterior Painting

Paint surfaces as directed by the task order. Match paint to similar adjacent materials or surfaces.

(1) Paint: This category includes coating systems materials, primers, emulsions, enamels, stains, sealers and fillers, and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

(2) Product Data: The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's technical information, label analysis, and application instructions to the COR for each paint material proposed for use, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall list each material and cross-reference specific coating and finish system and application as an attachment to the above submittal. The Contractor shall identify each material by the manufacturer's catalog number and general classification.

(3) Single Source Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats.

(4) Material Quality: The Contractor shall provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale type paint material. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification are not acceptable.

(5) Material Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened packages and the containers shall bear the manufacturer's name and label with trade name and manufacturer's instructions.

(6) Material Storage: The Contractor shall store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in a well ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). The Contractor shall protect materials from freezing and keep storage area neat and orderly. Contractor shall remove oily rags and waste daily.

(7) Project Conditions: The Contractor shall not apply paint when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent, or at temperatures less than 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above the dew point, or to damp or wet surfaces. The Contractor shall apply paint only in temperatures that comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

(8) Preliminary Examination: The Contractor shall examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance with requirements and shall not begin application until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

(9) Preparation:

(a) The Contractor shall remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, or provide protection such as taping, prior to surface preparation and painting. (Taping includes windows, door jams, etc.)

(b) The Contractor shall clean and prepare surfaces to be painted following the manufacturer's instructions before applying paint or surface treatments. This preparation includes removal of oil, dust, direct, loose rust, mildew, peeling paint or other contamination to ensure good adhesion. In some cases, the Contractor may be requested to remove all existing coats of paint and sealers if prior paint application is showing signs of improper adhesion, such as peeling, chipping, etc. All surfaces must be clean and dry. The Contractor shall schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.

(c) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR of problems anticipated for any minor preparatory work required, such as but not limited to, filling nail holes, cleaning surfaces to be painted, and priming any requisite areas. Plan preparatory work as most units in residential areas will have nail holes or areas that will need to be primed or sealed. Replace all electrical covers with new covers after painting.

(10) Materials Preparation: The Contractor shall mix and prepare paint following the manufacturer's directions.

(11) Application: The Contractor shall apply paint following the manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

(a) Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall use a high quality semi-gloss latex paint (containing no lead or mercury) for all kitchens, baths, laundry areas, door frames, and window frames. The Contractor shall use a flat or satin flat latex base paint (containing no lead or mercury) in the remainder of the unit. The color shall be consistent with the balance of the room, which will normally be an off-white. The Contractor shall provide samples of the color on sample of the type of material to be painted before actual paint date is scheduled.

(b) On exterior surfaces, the Contractor shall apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior of the property, or a color as otherwise specified by the COR. Prior to painting, the Contractor shall scrape, sand, fill, and prime the surface with a latex base primer. The Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The Contractor shall not apply exterior paint in snow, rain, fog or mist, or when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; or to damp or wet surfaces.

In case of damaged plastering the contractor shall re-plaster the portion of surfaces damaged, includes the removal of the falling plaster and the preparation of the wall. Materials to be used for the touch-up of the plaster must to be approved by the COR.

The contractor must provide, ladders, scaffolding and cherry picker at his expense up-to a height of 5 meters

(c) The Contractor shall provide finish coats that are compatible with primers used.

(d) The number of coats and film thickness required is the same regardless of application method. The Contractor shall not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has cured. The Contractor shall sand between applications where required to produce a smooth, even surface.

(e) The Contractor shall apply additional coats when undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance.

(12) Scheduling Painting: The Contractor shall apply the first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable, and before subsequent surface deterioration. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not recoat until paint has dried.

(13) Minimum Coating Thickness: The Contractor shall apply materials at the manufacturer's recommended spreading rate. The Contractor shall provide a total dry film thickness of the system as recommended by the manufacturer.

(14) Prime Coats: Before application of finish coats, the Contractor shall apply a prime coat as recommended by the manufacturer to material required to be painted or finished, and which has not been prime coated.

(15) Brush Application: The Contractor shall brush-out and work brush coats into surfaces in an even film. The Contractor shall eliminate cloudiness, spotting, lap marks, brush marks (ropiness), runs, sags, or other surface imperfections. The Contractor shall draw neat glass lines and color breaks.

The Contractor shall apply primers and first coats by brush unless manufacturer's instructions permit use of mechanical applicators.

(16) Mechanical Applications: The Contractor shall use mechanical methods for paint application when permitted by manufacturer's recommendations, governing ordinances, and trade union regulations.

Wherever spray application is used, the Contractor shall apply each coat to provide the equivalent hiding of brush-applied coats. The Contractor shall not double-back with spray equipment building-up film thickness of two coats in one pass, unless recommended by the manufacturer.

(17) Upon completion of painting, the Contractor shall clean the glass and paint-spattered surfaces. The Contractor shall remove spattered paint by washing, scraping or other proper methods using care not to scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

(18) The Contractor shall remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

b. Drywall/Plaster Repair

The Contractor shall patch defective drywall with a similar thickness and fire-rated drywall. Joints shall be taped in a manner so they are not readily visible. The patch shall be textured with a texture consistent with the rest of the surface being patched. The Contractor shall set and spackle all nail heads. The Contractor shall tape joints and cover them with a joint compound. The Contractor shall sand smooth spackled nail heads and tape joints and remove all dust prior to painting. The Contractor shall spackle exterior surfaces with exterior grade compounds.

c. Texture Only - Walls

Occasionally, the Government may require a wall to be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the wall by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply a texture type material. If any other walls within that room are textured, the texture material shall closely match the texture of any other existing textured walls in that room. The Contractor shall not be required to do less than one room on any individual task order.

d. Texture Only - Ceiling

Occasionally the Government may require a ceiling to be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the ceiling by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply an "Acoustic" type texture.

e. Paint Exterior Trim

The Contractor shall apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior trim of the property, or a color as specified by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall scrap, sand, fill, and prime the trim with a latex base primer, prior to painting. The Contractor shall plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The specifications for exterior paint apply, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

f. Remove Wall Covering

Upon assignment by task order, the Contractor shall remove the designated wall covering (wallpaper, cork, mirror, tile, etc.). After removing the wall covering, the Contractor shall clean and make ready for painting the area. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the old wall covering.

g. Plaster

The Contractor shall repair any damaged interior or exterior plaster as directed by the COR. The plaster material shall be of a similar material that matches as closely as possible the existing plaster in texture and color.

h. Stucco

The Contractor shall repair any damaged stucco and remove any loose stucco before applying paint.

i. Kitchen and bathroom ceilings and walls.

Unless otherwise determined by COR, ceilings and walls of kitchens and bathrooms shall be painted with Tex Acryl, made by Sikkens “or Equal”.

j. All other interior ceilings and walls.

Unless otherwise determined by COR all other ceilings and walls shall be primed with Impregnante Alphatex, made by Sikkens, “or Equal”, and painted with Tex Acryl, made by Sikkens “or Equal”.

k. Baseboards, door moldings, and doors.

Unless otherwise determined by COR baseboards, door moldings and doors shall be given primer and oleosynthetic enamel. The Contractor has to present sample of each primer/enamel to the COR for approval, within ten days of contract signature. The COR has the right to disallow use of paint that does not meet Embassy standards.

l. Radiators, interior and exterior iron work.

The contractor shall propose the rust-proofing, primer and oleosynthetic enamel to be used, and present sample of each to the COR, within ten days of contract signature for approval. The COR has the right to disallow use of paint that does not meet Embassy standards.

The Contractor may propose, for the COR's approval or rejection, alternative materials, products, equipment or processes that the Contractor believes to be of superior quality than those named herein. Such proposals must be submitted in writing, and any changes to this contract resulting from such proposals must be approved in writing by the COR, prior to the use of any such proposed alternative materials.

C.8.1. Other materials All necessary primers, solvents, additives and mixing chemicals must be purchased from the same manufacturers as the paints listed above. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the full compatibility of these with the selected paint. Within ten days from contract signature, the contractor shall deliver to the COR samples of all additional, non-paint products which shall be used under this contract.

C.8.2. Safety sheets Within ten days from contract signature, the contractor shall deliver to the COR the “MSDS” safety sheets of all paints and related chemicals to be used under the contract.

C.8.3. Colors Within ten days of the contract signature, the contractor shall deliver to the COR sample sheets of the colors available. Before starting work, the contractor shall receive written instructions from the COR concerning the colors that shall be used for that particular work. These instructions will be given on the basis of the sample sheets. The COR is the only person who may authorize the colors to be used.

Each room can be painted with a different color at no increase in cost.

The contractor is allowed to mix the paint on site to obtain the desired color, using the same formulas shown on the sample sheets.

Rooms in some properties may have stucco moldings and/or decorations that may be painted with a different color.

C.8.4. Site protection Before starting work, all pieces of furniture, carpets and removable fixtures shall be moved out of the work area and protected. The contractor shall protect all the floors with corrugated cardboard sheets covered by plastic sheets of a thickness which has been approved in advance by the COR. All baseboards, edges, moldings, tiles, door frames, doors, cabinets, light fixtures, towel racks, and other fixtures and surfaces that should not be painted must also be protected by plastic sheets and self-adhesive paper (masking) tape.

The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulations of waste materials. All debris and used protective coverings shall be removed from Government premises and transported by the Contractor to the public dump. Trash cans at the premises may not be used for trash disposal.

The contractor must ensure that no personal items of the occupant are used by the workers during the painting process.

Paint brushes and other tools must not be cleaned and dirty liquids may not be emptied in wash basins, kitchen sinks or bathtubs.

The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees do not smoke on Government premises, including offices, apartments, etc.

Upon completing the work, the contractor must remove all paint accidentally applied to any adjoining surfaces, such as floorboards, molding, tiles, door frames, cabinets, light fixtures, towel racks, windows etc. The contractor must also remove any tape or other product used to mask such areas. The Contractor shall also remove from the premises any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. The Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the COR.

In the event that the contractor fails to properly protect government property, the property of the landlord or the personal property of the occupant and paint damage results, the Embassy will detract the relevant cost for cleaning, polishing, replacing items, or whatsoever work is necessary to restore the damaged item(s).

C.8.5. Rules for measurements

C.8.5.1. Measuring surfaces to be primed and painted The measurements for painting walls, ceilings, vaults, etc. shall be computed without taking into consideration lateral projecting parts, pilaster strips or similar objects that jut less than 5 cm.

For walls thicker than 15 cm the surfaces to be painted shall be calculated as "gross surfaces" (i.e. without taking into consideration doorways, windows, niches, etc.). However, each space with a surface larger than 4 sq.m. shall be subtracted and calculated separately.

For walls that are up to 15 cm thick, all spaces of any size shall be subtracted and the measurements calculated separately.

C.8.5 Measuring surfaces to be varnished Masonry or similar surfaces to be varnished shall be measured using the same criteria as indicated above.

Metal or wood surfaces to be varnished shall be measured with the following coefficients. The calculations shall take into consideration varnishing on both sides and shall be measured in a straight projection (i.e. without calculating the thickness, moldings, etc.).

a. Simple metal fixtures (large glazed frames, skylights,): 0.75

b. Normal metal fixtures (gates, railings, parapets, fences, radiators and heaters, etc.): 1.0

c. Ornate metal fixtures: 1.5

d. Normal window and door frames (windows, French doors, glass doors, etc.): 1.0

e. "Roman" type shutters with shutter box and sheet iron roller shutters: 3.0

f. Roller shutters: 2.5

g. Undulated sheet iron, metal rolling gates, etc.: 2.5.

C.9 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

C.9.1 All interior rooms/kitchen/bathrooms - Preparation of ceilings and walls.

Each ceiling/wall shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, scraped, sanded, all surfaces plastered and smoothed, holes filled and repaired, and broken plaster moldings repaired and/or recreated.

The entire surface of each ceiling/wall shall be primed / painted with the type of prime/paint specified in C.4.1., in such a manner as to obtain a perfect professional finish.

C.9.3 All interior rooms/kitchens/bathrooms - Special decoration of ceilings/walls.

In the event that any ceiling/wall has stucco moldings and/or decorations, the COR may request that these decorations be painted with a different color, in addition to "Painting of Ceilings/Walls" above.

C.9.4 Radiators - Preparation.

The exterior surfaces of each radiator shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, sanded, derusted and primered.

C.9.5 Radiators - Painting.

The exterior surfaces of each radiator primed and painted with two coats of oleosynthetic enamel, as specified in C.4.1.

C.9.6 Plaster baseboards, door moldings, and window sills - Preparation.

Each surface shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, scraped, sanded, all surfaces plastered and smoothed until perfectly level, holes filled and repaired, and broken plaster moldings repaired and/or recreated.

C.9.7 Plaster baseboards, door moldings, and window sills - Painting.

Each surface shall be primed and painted with the type of paint specified in C.4.1., in such a manner as to obtain a perfect professional finish.

C.9.8 Plaster/wooden baseboards, door moldings, and window sills - Faux finish.

At the request of the COR and as an alternative to painting as described in C.4. above, each surface shall be primed and painted so as to resembling marble, according to the floor finishings.

Each surface shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, scraped, sanded, and holes filled, repaired and smoothed.

C.9.10.Wooden baseboards, door moldings, doors, window sills, shutter boxes, and rolling shutters - Painting.

Each surface shall be primed and painted with the type of paint specified in C.4.1., in such a manner as to obtain a perfect professional finish.

C.9.11. Internal iron work - Preparation.

The surfaces of all internal ironwork shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, sanded, derusted and primered.

C.9.12. Internal iron/wooden work - Painting.

The surfaces of all internal ironwork shall be primed and painted with two coats of oleosynthetic enamel, as specified in C.4.1.

C.9.13. External ironwork - Preparation.

The surfaces of all external ironwork shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, sanded, derusted and primered.

C.9.14. External iron/wooden work - Painting.

The surfaces of all external ironwork shall be treated with one coat of rust converter, and then one coat of primer and two coats of oleosynthetic enamel shall be applied, as specified in C.4.1.

C.9.15. Metal shutter boxes and rolling shutters - Preparation.

The surfaces of all metal shutter boxes and rolling shutters shall be cleaned, all loose paint layers removed, sanded, derusted and primered.

C.9.16. Metal shutter boxes and rolling shutters - Painting.

The surfaces of all metal shutter boxes and rolling shutters shall be treated with one coat of rust converter, and then one coat of primer and two coats of oleosynthetic enamel, as specified in C.4.1., shall be applied.

C.10 Moving furniture - Standard apartment, unfurnished.

A "standard size apartment" is an apartment of approximately 145 sq.m., composed of some or all of the following: living/dining area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, service room and bath, entrance hall, and corridors. The contents of an unfurnished apartment may include some or all of the following: carpets, wardrobes, ceiling fans, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures including toilet, water tank, bidet, sink, towel bars, soap dishes, toilet paper holder, shelves, shower curtain rod, hot water heater, kitchen cupboards, kitchen sink, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, etc. The contractor shall move any existing furniture and furnishings out of each work area in each apartment (if this is not possible furniture and furnishings shall be grouped in the center of the room), protect furniture and furnishings with plastic drop cloths, and replace them after painting is completed in their original positions in the same apartment. Carpets must be removed, rolled up and protected.

Those items which are fixed to the wall but can be removed, such as light fixtures and towels bars, must be removed prior to the beginning of preparation and painting work. Light switches, outlet covers, window and door hardware must be also be removed. Those furnishings which are fixed to the wall and cannot be moved must be protected by plastic tarps.

C.10.1 Moving furniture - Standard apartment, furnished.

A "standard size apartment" is an apartment of approximately 145 sq.m., composed of some or all of the following: living/dining area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, service room and bath, entrance hall, and corridors. The contents of a furnished apartment may include some or all of the following: wardrobes, ceiling fans, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures including toilet, water tank, bidet, sink, towel bars, soap dishes, toilet paper holder, shelves, shower curtain rod, hot water heater, kitchen cupboards, kitchen sink, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, beds, dressers, bedside tables, tables, chairs, desks, sofas, loveseats, easy chairs, recliners, coffee tables, end tables, side tables, china cabinets, buffets, sideboards, carpets, small appliances, and personal belongings The contractor shall move any existing furniture and furnishings out of each work area in each apartment (if this is not possible furniture and furnishings shall be grouped in the center of the room), protect furniture and furnishings with plastic drop cloths, and replace them in their original positions in the same apartment. Carpets must be removed, rolled up and protected. Those items which are fixed to the wall but can be removed, such as light fixtures and towels bars, must be removed prior to the beginning of preparation and painting work. Light switches, outlet covers, window and door hardware must be also be removed. Those furnishings which are fixed to the wall and cannot be moved must be protected by plastic tarps.

C.10.2 Moving furniture - Standard office.

A “ standard size office” is an office of approximately 20 sq. mt. The contents of a furnished office may include some or all of the following: desk, chairs, computers, safe, typewriter, file cabinets, carpets etc. The contractor shall move any existing furniture and furnishings out of each work area in each office (if this is not possible furniture and furnishings shall be grouped in the center of the room), protect furniture and furnishings with plastic drop cloths, and replace them in their original positions in the same office. Carpets must be removed, rolled up and protected. Those items which are fixed to the wall but can be removed, such as light fixtures, must be removed prior to the beginning of preparation and painting work. Light switches, outlet covers, window and door hardware must also be removed. Those furnishings which are fixed to the wall and cannot be moved must be protected by plastic tarps.

C.10.3 Moving furniture - Larger/smaller than standard apartment, unfurnished.

Furniture and furnishings shall be removed and/or protected prior to and during and replaced/reinstalled following the preparation and painting work as outlined above.

C.10.4 Moving furniture - Larger/smaller than standard apartment, furnished.

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