Summary of Work 1232SA23Q0183 National Agricultural Library Painting and Flooring.pdf

NATIONAL AGRICULURAL LIBRARY PAINTING AND FLOORING

REPLACEMENT

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to wall area in the

Lobby, Executive Conference Room 204C, 204B Executive Office, 205

Area, Hallway, 207 Area, 208 Area, 209 Area, and the Director’s Bathroom.

2. Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color in the Lobby, Executive Conference Room 204C, 204B Executive Office, 205 Area, Hallway, 207 Area, 208 Area, 209 Area, and the Director’s Bathroom.

3. Remove and replace the carpet tile with new carpet tile to match the carpet in in the Lobby, 205 Area, Hallway, 207 Area, 208 Area, 209 Area, and the

Director’s Bathroom.

4. Repair hole in drop ceiling metal frame in the Executive Conference Room

204C.

1.2 LOCATION

National Agricultural Library

10301 Baltimore Avenue

Beltsville, MD 20705-2351

1.2 LIST OF ITEMS

Item No. 0001 – Lobby – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to

1,250 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to prep, patch, and repair interior wall surfaces.

Item No. 0002 – Lobby – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 1,250 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify all quantities prior to bidding and/or ordering materials.

Item No. 0003 – Lobby – Remove and replace 490 square feet of carpet tile with new carpet tile to match the carpet in 204 Area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

490 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet in

204 Area.

Item No. 0004 – Executive Conference Room 204C – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 600 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0005 – Executive Conference Room 204C – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 600 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0006 – Executive Conference Room 204C – Repair hole in drop ceiling metal frame.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to repair a hole in the drop ceiling metal frame in the conference room.

Item No. 0007 – Executive Office 204B – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 450 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0008 – Executive Office 204B – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 450 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0009 – 205 Area – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 3,500 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0010 – 205 Area – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 3,500 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0011 – 205 Area – Remove and replace 2,200 square feet of carpet tile with new carpet tile to match the carpet in 204 Area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

2,200 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet in 204 Area.

Item No. 0012 – Hallway – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 2,400 square feet of wall area.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0013 – Hallway – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 2,400 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0014 – Hallway – Remove and replace 360 square feet of carpet tile with new carpet tile to match the carpet in 204 Area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

360 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet in

204 Area.

Item No. 0015 – 207 Area – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 1,800 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0016 – 207 Area – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 1,800 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0017 – 207 Area – Remove and replace 1,200 square feet of carpet tile

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

1,200 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet

Item No. 0018 – 208 Area – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 2,700 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0019 – 208 Area – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 2,700 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0020 – 208 Area – Remove and replace 1,600 square feet of carpet tile

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

1,600 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet

Item No. 0021 – 209 Area – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 1,860 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0022 – 209 Area – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 1,860 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0023 – 209 Area – Remove and replace 1,000 square feet of carpet tile

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

1,000 square feet of carpet tile and replace with new carpet tile to match the carpet

Item No. 0024 – Director’s Bathroom – Prep, patch, and repair any holes, cracks, or damages to 180 square feet of wall area.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items

Item No. 0025 – Director’s Bathroom – Paint with low voc paint and match the existing color.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as lump sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to clean, prepare, and paint interior surfaces.

c. Prime/seal and paint interior walls and trim. Two colors will be chosen by the

Center POC from the manufacturer’s full palate. Area to be painted is approximately 180 square feet and walls are 10 feet high. Contractor shall verify

Item No. 0026 – Director’s Bathroom – Remove and replace 180 square feet of wall and floor tile with new ceramic tile.

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an actual quantity.

b. Payment: The contract price per square foot as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove approximately

180 square feet of wall and floor tile with new ceramic tile.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

2.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

2.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract

Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents

The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the

Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract

Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

7. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 10 working days. Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed permitting coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be processed in same timeframe as initial submittal.

2.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

1. Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

f. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

Product Data:

1. Tile

2. Interior primer/sealer

3. Interior paint

4. Carpet

5. “Barn Style” interior door

6. Plumbing fixtures

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical

Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

1. Submit one copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copy. Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

2. Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification.

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Construction Schedule

PART 3 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

3.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service.

3.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

3.3 STAGING AREAS

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of

Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

3.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform

Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel and public of possible hazard.

B. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 4 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions.

Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract

Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract

Documents.

4.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

4.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

4.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

4.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 5 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

5.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of

Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion.

On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial

Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on

Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

5.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

5.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

5.4 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project

Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from

Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces. Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

PAINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on interior substrates, but not limited to the following:

1. Steel.

2. Wood.

3. Gypsum board.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section, “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Submit manufacturer’s literature for each type of product specified. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

2. Samples: For each type of paint system and each color and gloss of topcoat.

3. Product List: For each product specified include printout of current "MPI

Approved Products List" for each product category specified, with the proposed product highlighted.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to products listed in other Part 2 articles for the paint category indicated.

2.2 PAINT, GENERAL

A. MPI Standards: Provide products that comply with MPI standards indicated and that are listed in its "MPI Approved Products List."

B. Material Compatibility:

1. Provide materials for use within each paint system that are compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

2. For each coat in a paint system, provide products recommended in writing by manufacturers of topcoat for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

C. VOC Content: Products shall comply with the following VOC limits, exclusive of colorants added to a tint base, when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart

D

(EPA Method 24).

1. Flat Paints and Coatings: 50 g/L.

2. Nonflat Paints and Coatings: 150 g/L.

3. Dry-Fog Coatings: 400 g/L.

4. Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: 200 g/L.

5. Anticorrosive and Antirust Paints Applied to Ferrous Metals: 250 g/L.

6. Zinc-Rich Industrial Maintenance Primers: 340 g/L.

7. Pretreatment Wash Primers: 420 g/L.

8. Floor Coatings: 100 g/L.

9. Shellacs, Clear: 730 g/L.

10. Shellacs, Pigmented: 550 g/L.

D. Colors: As selected by Contracting Officer (CO) from manufacturer's full range.

2.3 PRIMERS/SEALERS

A. Primer Sealer, Interior, Institutional Low Odor/VOC: MPI #149.

1. Sherwin Williams: ProMar 200 Zero VOC Latex Primer, B268W2600.

B. Primer, Latex, for Interior Wood: MPI #39.

1. Sherwin Williams: PrepRite ProBlock Latex Primer/Sealer, B51 Series.

2.4 WOOD PRIMERS

A. Primer, Latex for Exterior Wood: MPI #6.

1. Sherwin Williams: Exterior Latex Wood Primer, B42W8041.

2.5 WATER-BASED PAINTS

A. Latex, Interior, Institutional Low Odor/VOC, (Gloss Level 3): MPI #145.

1. Sherwin Williams: ProMar 200 Zero VOC Latex Eg-Shel, B26-2600 Series.

B. Latex, Interior, Institutional Low Odor/VOC, Semi-Gloss (Gloss Level 5): MPI

#147.

1. Sherwin Williams: ProMar 200 Zero VOC Latex Eg-Shel, B31-2600 Series.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture meter as follows:

1. Concrete: 12 percent.

2. Masonry (Clay and CMU): 12 percent.

3. Wood: 15 percent.

4. Gypsum Board: 12 percent.

5. Plaster: 12 percent.

C. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers.

D. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

1. Application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI

Manual" applicable to substrates indicated.

B. Remove hardware, covers, plates, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting.

1. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection if any.

C. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dust, dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants.

1. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers or apply tie coat as required to produce paint systems indicated.

3.3 APPLICATION

A. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions and to recommendations in "MPI Manual."

B. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by Architect, and leave in an undamaged condition.

B. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

3.5 INTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

A. Steel Substrates:

1. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, rust-inhibitive, water based, MPI #107.

b. Intermediate Coat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, matching topcoat.

c. Topcoat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, semi-gloss (Gloss Level 5), MPI #147.

B. Wood Substrates: Including wood trim.

1. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer, latex, for interior wood, MPI #39.

b. Intermediate Coat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, matching topcoat.

c. Topcoat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, (Gloss Level 3), MPI #145.

C. Gypsum Board Substrates:

1. Institutional Low-Odor/VOC Latex System:

a. Prime Coat: Primer sealer, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, MPI #149.

b. Intermediate Coat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, matching topcoat.

c. Topcoat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, (Gloss Level 3), MPI #145.

d. Topcoat: Latex, interior, institutional low odor/VOC, semi-gloss (Gloss Level 5), MPI #147. (Toilet rooms and kitchen ceilings.)

MODULAR CARPET TILES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Section Includes: MODULAR CARPET TILES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit product data, including manufacturer's specification summary sheet for specified products.

B. Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors, and textures.

C. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit the following

1. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.

2. Manufacturer's Instructions: Manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions.

D. Maintenance Information: Provide maintenance information for installed rubber floor tile.

1. Methods for maintaining installed products.

2. Precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.

E. Warranty: Provide flooring manufacturer warranty information.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements

1. Fire Performance characteristics: Provide resilient rubber floor covering with the following Fire performance characteristics as determined by testing products in accordance with ASTM method (and NFPA method) indicated below by a certified testing laboratory or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

a. ASTM E648 (NFPA 253), Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems;

Class 1, Greater than 0.45 W/cm2.

b. ASTM E662 (NFPA 258), Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by

Solid Materials; < 450.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Tarkett Jhane Barnes Aftermath II Fleece 24” x 24” Flex 03026 Modular carpet

Tiles

Color: 6013433021

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of flooring.

B. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended in writing by manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

C. Use trowelable leveling and patching compound to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

D. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by flooring immediately before installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, and dust. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 FLOORING INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.

B. Scribe, cut, and fit flooring to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces, equipment anchors, floor outlets, and other interruptions of floor surface.

C. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings unless otherwise indicated.

D. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating subfloor markings on flooring. Use nonpermanent, non-staining marking device