SOW PAINTING AND STABILIZATION 12072020 (004) (002).doc

- SCOPE OF WORK -

INTERIOR PAINTING AND PAINT STABILIZATION

9 units Total (Type A-3, B-2 & D-4)

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U.S.C.G. BASE DETACHMENT BORINQUEN

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to provide interior painting, and interior and exterior paint stabilization for type A, B and D, housing units in the Housing Area at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Detachment Borinquen, Aguadilla, PR.

The work includes, but is not limited to, the following: prep, prime and paint all previously painted surfaces interior including lead paint stabilization of damaged paint areas. Areas have been tested indicating lead based paint throughout the interior and exterior of the home; work includes painting of concrete, wooden or metal doors, and repair minor concrete defects.

Stabilize all damaged, disturbed, or bubbled paint exterior. Exterior work is limited to stabilization only. The contractor will not be responsible for wall-to-wall coating for exterior surfaces, only stabilizing damaged paint areas.

All lead paint stabilization work must be performed by a Lead-Safe Certified firm, under the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP). Must provide documentation of firm Lead Safe certification and training records of workers receiving EPA Lead Renovator RRP training. Must provide copies of EPA Renovation Recordkeeping checklist for each residence where work is completed.

Assumed Quantities of lead paint stabilization:

Total Interior: 600 SQFT

Total Exterior: 1,500 SQFT

Assumed Quantities of interior painting: 30,000 SQFT

Period of performance is 45 working days from award.

Perform all work in accordance with the specifications herein.

1.2 HOURS OF OPERATION: The services under this contract shall be performed during the normal duty hours indicated as, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays (excluding legal holidays), except as otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: Reasonable amounts of the following utilities will be available to the Contractor without cost.

Electricity

Potable water

The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all connections. Temporary toilet facilities shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor for his personnel.

1.4 CONTRACTOR SAFETY, SECURITY AND USE OF PREMISES: The Contractor will be working on a Coast Guard military installation and must be familiar with and obey established fire, safety, environmental and security regulations.

1.4.1 Security Passes: Contractor personnel shall obtain security passes from the Security Office prior to beginning work and must carry this ID at all times while working on this project. Each employee must show a valid driver’s license, birth certificate or company ID card to be issued a security pass. The Security Office, Building 146 Wing Road, is open to contractors for ID issuance Monday thru Thursday, 0800 – 1200. Personnel shall not stray from the immediate area of work or direct avenues of ingress and egress unless authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

1.4.2 Protection of Property: The Contractor shall protect the existing surrounding equipment, personal belongings and property during the course of this work. Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be corrected at Contractor’s expense. The Contractor will be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to turf, landscaping, buildings, utilities or pavement as a result of his work at no additional cost to the government.

1.5 PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactory perform the services required by this contractor. All personnel performing under this contract shall remain employees of the Contractor and shall not the Government. Individuals with a record of convictions for criminal offenses may not be employed to perform services under this contract. All Contractor personnel shall be courteous, patient, helpful, and considerate. When asked to furnish their name, position or badge number, they must do so in a polite manner and without hesitation. Gambling or drinking in any shape while on duty is prohibited. The Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to remove immediately any employee from the installation who is found violating any portion of this contract.

1.6 WARRANTIES:

All warranties and/or guarantees, either implied or expressed shall be endorsed to the Government. Is requested a warranty of one (1) year on labor. All paint shall be minimum 5-year warranty, washable and scrub able. Contractor shall apply the required number of paint coats to comply with warranty.

1.7 QUALITY CONTROL:

1.7.1 Quality monitor: The Contractor shall appoint a quality control monitor that shall ensure all work is performed in accordance with this SOW and the painting manufacturer’s requirements. In the event these specifications contradict or are not congruent with the manufacturer’s requirements, the most stringent requirements shall govern.

1.7.2 Codes and Standards: The Contractor shall make him or herself thoroughly familiar with all codes, regulations and standards governing the specified work. Any contradiction between the manufacturer’s requirements and these specifications shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Do not apply the painting system if rain is expected or there is moisture or oil on the surface.

1.9 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Lead Paint Removal Qualifications. Personnel shall have all the required safety and environmental training and licenses required by Federal and State Regulatory Agencies (EPA & EQB) to work with lead-based paint. Contractor must provide current documentation of EPA Lead Renovator RRP personnel training and EPA Lead Safe Firm certification.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION AND PROTECTION OF AREAS

3.1.1 Ensure proper postings and notifications are made in accordance with local EQB guidance and EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules.

3.1.2 Remove, mask, or otherwise protect prior to surface preparation and painting operations such items as hardware, light fixtures, signage, electrical raceways, windows, etc. Protect all surfaces not to be painted from paint droppings and splatters. Take precautions to prevent damage to landscaping. The contractor shall be responsible for any repairs or painting required because of his negligence.

3.1.3 During surface prep and coating operations, control the emission and broadcasting of particles to the atmosphere by providing appropriate containment methods and devices as required by local EQB guidance and EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules.

3.1.4 Select paint removal processes to minimize contamination of work areas with lead-contaminated dust or other lead contaminated debris/waste. Choose methods that minimize impact to the environment. Prohibited work practices include:

3.1.4.1 Open Flame burning or torching of painted surfaces

3.1.4.2 Use of machines that remove paint or other surface coatings through high speed operation such as sanding, grinding, power planing, needle gun, abrasive blasting, or sandblasting, unless such machines have shrouds or containment systems and are equipped with a HEPA vacuum attachment to collect dust and debris at the point of generation. Machines must be operated so that no visible dust or release of air occurs outside the shroud or containment system; and

3.1.4.3 Operating a heat gun on painted surfaces at temperatures above 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.

This paint removal process shall be fully described in the procedures plan submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.2 PREPARATION

3.2.1 Surfaces shall be clean and dry before paint is applied. Stir and mix each coating in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.2.2 Prepare all surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and apply paint only to approved surfaces. For damaged concrete surfaces, check with COR prior to painting.

3.2.3 General surface preparation. Remove inactive cables, nails, screws, rust, dirt, dust, scale, splinters, loose particles, disintegrated coatings, grease, oil, chalk, mildew and other harmful substances from all surfaces that are to be painted. Insure that the specified paint will adhere to the prepared surfaces. Remove loose or flaking paint chips. Unless government test results show that existing paint does not contain lead, assume existing paint contains regulatory lead levels and handle appropriately. Use appropriate method to remove loose paint, which may include but is not limited to hand scraping and wet-method removal; sandblasting, chemicals, open flame/heat, or water blasting are not allowed. Contractor shall protect the surrounding area to capture all paint that is removed.

3.2.3.1 Repair all holes, small spalling of few inches, and cracks.

3.2.3.2 When removing paint, Contractor workers shall wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA Lead in Construction and EPA regulations. PPE shall include half-mask respirators with High Efficient Particulate (HEPA) filters, lead protection coveralls, booties, and nitrile gloves. No paint chips shall reach the soil.

3.2.3.3 After paint has been removed, the Contractor shall use a HEPA vacuum cleaner for lead to clean the work area for remaining paint particles. Use lead lock to prime. Lead lock will be furnished by the Government.

3.3 PAINT AND PRIMER APPLICATION

3.3.1 The Contractor shall use commercially accepted methods and manufacturer’s recommendations concerning temperature, humidity, wind velocity, dust free conditions, etc. when applying paint. Each coat shall be prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations before the next coat is applied. Each coat of paint shall be of sufficient thickness to completely cover the previous coat or surface. Paint surface adjoining other materials or colors shall be sharp and clean without overlapping. Paint surfaces shall blend or match the color and surfaces of surrounding areas as required. The finish surface shall have a homogeneous texture, free from drips, ridges, waves, sags or brush and roller edges marks. Paint shall not be thinned.

3.3.2 For exterior paint stabilization, the contractor shall prepare all damaged or bubbled areas in accordance with 3.2.3. Lead loc primer application will be limited to areas receiving patching. Primer patches shall be square and neat.

3.3.3 All wooden and metal doors (with the exception of aluminum doors) shall be painted white.

3.3.4 Upon completion of painting, remove paint material and equipment. Clean spills. Touch-up marred surfaces. Accumulation of debris shall be cleaned up daily as work progresses.

3.3.5 Contractor shall remove any demolished and/or surplus material that is not required or is unsatisfactory shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws.

3.3.6 Remove and dispose of protective sheeting as waste.

3.3.7 Clean all objects and surfaces in the work area and within two feet of the work area in the following manner:

a. Clean walls starting at the ceiling and working down to the floor by either vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum or wiping with a damp cloth.

b. Thoroughly vacuum all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, including furniture and fixtures, with a HEPA vacuum.

c. Wipe all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, except for carpeted or upholstered surfaces, with a damp cloth. Mop uncarpeted floors thoroughly using a mopping method that keeps the wash water separate from the rinse water, or using a wet mopping system.

3.3.8 Conduct visual inspection to ensure dust, debris, and residue has been removed from the residence.

3.3.9 When the work is complete and ready for final inspection, contact the COR. Submit copies of EPA Renovation Recordkeeping Checklist for each residence. Payment will not be made until after the Government has received copies of work documentation and approves the work.

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