Specifications - Window Shades SOW.docx

Window Coverings/Blinds with Installation

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Dr, St. Cloud, MN 56303 has a requirement for healthcare window coverings that include window blinds for exterior windows and interior window privacy film.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide project management of all products and services to manage, design, order, ship, deliver and install new furnishings from the manufacturer until final acceptance by VA POC/Interior Designer David O’Hara.

Contractor shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days of task order issuance, by phone or Microsoft Teams meeting. Time and date shall be coordinated by the Contractor with the VA POC/Interior Designer.

The contractor shall attend a minimum of one (1) in-person meeting at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System campus to review final award and to conduct all field measurements for each window location for proper fit and installation.

The contractor shall be responsible for taking and applying accurate field measurements to ordered product for verification of correct sizing and “final” specifications. Auto-Cad drawings may not be accurate finished dimensions and may not be used in place of field measurements. The Vendor shall be liable for any incorrect field measurements leading to incorrect product order.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all sample materials for awarded product (2-Day Delivery) as requested by VA Interior Designer Product shall not be put into production without the approval from VA Interior Designer The contractor shall track manufacturing schedule and notify VA Interior Designer with updates of estimated completion date by email The contractor shall submit a schedule for approval to VA Interior Designer

Due to limited storage at the St. Cloud VA, product delivery shall be on same day of installation and coordinated with the VA Interior Designer according to renovation and construction schedules

Materials should remain packaged to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary

Contractor shall deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon to protect materials from damage.

Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.

PRODUCT – Requesting Gerber Brand or “Equal”

Provide (1) Black Out Blind Top and Side Mount Cover window fully with sidetracks and bottom seat for shade Manual cord and chain controls Include mounting brackets and hardware

Provide (1) SWF Roller Shade SWF roller shades springs window Fashion roller shades Outside mount Standard manual controls Fabric: nightfall / white Open factor: blackout Shades to have fascia covers and side chain / color: white Include mounting brackets and hardware

Provide (139) Vertical Blind Wall Mount Manual cord and chain controls Material: Free hanging Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) vanes Color: 9310 Satin White Standard valances with returns Mount directly to wall Include mounting brackets and hardware

All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, marks, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit no flaking, cracking, or loss of adhesion.

Furnishings shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.

Complete manufacturer’s product specifications

Manufacturer warranty

The contractor shall measure each window for proper size and ordering, the below sizes on the drawings are estimates and shall not be used for ordering.

FOR ALL PRODUCTS: Must meet salient characteristics outlined above when quoting an “or equal” item – FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. “Or equal” items quoted should be similar to the requested dimensions, color scheme, function, and quality. “Or equal” products must include manufacturer’s product brochure including specification information and all proposed finish selections. Actual finish samples if quoting an “or equal” item must be submitted for review by VA Interior Design for technical and aesthetic review. https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.211-6

Failure to clearly note that the products being quoted are the requested brand name, or failure to supply “or equal” products’ specifications and informational literature shall constitute a “non-responsive” bid and will not be further evaluated for award.

INSTALLATION

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

Installation shall be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Federal Holidays. The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday, if it falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

Due to COVID protocols, Contractor shall follow VA guidelines as appropriate at time of service.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to contractor error or neglect.

The Contractor will be responsible for the coordination for staging areas and parking within the receiving area of the building.

Contractor shall protect products against damage during field handling and installation.

Contractor shall protect adjacent existing and newly placed construction and finishes as much as possible during installation to limit wall damage.

Contractor shall mount blinds in proper alignment, level and plumb, and according to the dimensions for location.

The Contractor is responsible for the clean-up of each work area, and will not have access to cardboard recycling, metal recycling and garbage dumpsters. All waste shall be removed off site by the Contractor, proper disposal shall be the Contractors responsibility.

The contractor shall attend a post-installation meeting to assess, address, and document any punch-list items and if necessary, shall submit to the VA Interior Designer a remediation plan within 5 business days.

Building 2 Rooms – (46) Vertical blind wall or ceiling mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R201 Provide (1) 36”W X 72”T

· R205 Provide (3) 36”W X 72”T

· R207 Provide (1) 36”W X 72”T

· R210 Provide (6) 36”W X 72”T

· R218 Provide (6) 38”W X 72”T

· R224 Provide (1) 36”W X 72”T

· R228 Provide (1) 36”W X 72”T

· R236 Provide (6) 38”W X 72”T

· R240 Provide (4) 38”W X 72”T

· R243 Provide (4) 36”W X 72”T

· R244 Provide (6) 36”W X 72”T

· R249 Provide (6) 36”W X 72”T

· R250 Provide (1) 36”W X 72”T

Building 2 / 2nd Floor

Building 4 Rooms – (1) SWF Roller Shades

· R161 Roller Shade Provide (1) 42.75”W X 60”T

Building 4 1st Floor

Building 28 – (3) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· Room R22 Provide (3) 42”W X 72”T

Building 28 Basement

Building 28 2nd Floor – (24) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R202 Provide (2) 40”W X72”T

· R202 Provide (1) 45.75”W X 72”T

· R206 Provide (3) 38”W X 72T

· R209 Provide (2) 42”W X 72T

· R209 Provide (1) 40”W X 72”T

· R229 Provide (4) 20”W X 84”

· R229 Provide (4) 35”W x 84”

· R229 Provide (3) 44”W x 84”

· R239 Provide (4) 40”W X 72”T

Building 28 2nd Floor

Building 29 Suite 5 – (14) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R5A Provide (1) 40”W X 72”T

· R5B Provide (1) 40”W X 72”T

· R5C Provide (1) 46”W X 72”T

· R5D Provide (2) 38”W X 72”T

· R5E Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5F Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5G Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5H Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5J Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5K Provide (1) 38”W X 72”T

· R5L Provide (1) 40”W X 72”T

· R5M Provide (1) 40”W X 72”T

· R5N Provide (1) 46”W X 72”T

Building 29 Suite 5 Basement

Building 29 Rooms - (4) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R250 Provide (1) 37”W X 72”T

· R251 Provide (2) 28”W X 72”T

· R254 Provide (1) 51”W X 72”T

Building 29 2nd Floor

Building 48 Rooms – (9) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R6 Provide (1) 50”W X 72”T

· R6 Provide (5) 42”W X 72”T

· R6A Provide (1) 50”W X 72”T

· R6A Provide (1) 42”W X 72”T

· R6B Provide (1) 50”W X 72”T

Building 48 Basement

Building 49 Basement Rooms – (24) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R11A Provide (1) 51”W X 60”T

· R13 Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

· R14 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R14A Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

· R14B Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R16 Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

· R17 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R18 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R19 Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

· R20 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R22 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R23 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R24 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R25 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R26 Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

· R27 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R28 Provide (1) 40”W X 60”T

· R29 Provide (2) 40”W X 60”T

Building 50 Basement Rooms – (12) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R7 Provide (10) 43”W X 72”T

· R11 Provide (2) 43”W X 72”T

Building 50 Basement -

Building 50 2nd Floor – (3) Vertical Blind Wall or Ceiling Mount - manual cord and chain controls - free hanging pvc vanes - color: 9310 satin white standard valances with returns - mount direct to wall.

· R239 Provide (1) 43”W X 72”T

· R252 Provide (2) 43”W X 72”T

Building 50 2nd Floor

Building 116 Room – (1)

· R161 Black out shade surface mount Provide (1) 48”W X 72”T Outside Mount

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