W911SD-16-R-0013_PAINT_TANK_AT_BLDG_773.doc

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

STATEMENT OF WORK

PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF WATER STORAGE TANK 773

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE:

1. This Scope consists of the surface preparation and painting of the exterior of the 500,000 gallon above ground Water Storage Tank 773 located on Delafield Road at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. The Contractor shall supply all tools, equipment, material and manpower to perform this work.

2. The work shall include:

A. The preparation, priming and painting of all of the exterior surfaces of the storage tank, including vent piping, ladders, tank level gauge, hatches, emergency vents, etc. One coat of primer and two coats of paint shall be applied. A zinc/epoxy/polyurethane coating system shall be used. All exposed exterior surfaces shall be clean of all rust, corrosion, scale, blisters, oil, loose paint, etc. so as to meet the approved paint manufacturer’s requirements prior to application of any primer or paint. The Contractor shall prepare the surface and apply each coat of primer and paint in strict accordance with the approved paint manufacturer’s instructions. All surfaces integral to the tank shall be painted. The paint used should have satin or flat finish. A glossy finish is not required on any tanks.

B. All markings that are currently on the tank shall be replaced

C. The government is aware of some portions of the tank/appurtenances that contain lead paint (see Technical Requirements)

D. The proper containment and disposal of all generated debris.

E. The contractor shall work around existing piping and pumps.

F. Protection of all adjacent areas from damage during the extent of this Contract.

G. All USMA, Local, State and Federal regulations shall apply. Where there is a conflict between the referenced standards, the most stringent shall take precedence. All work accomplished by the Contractor shall comply with these criteria unless a waiver is obtained from the Army when conditions warrant such consideration.

H. The tank shall be painted the same color as it is now.

3. Throughout the course of this contract, all applicable environmental regulations and OSHA safety regulations shall be strictly observed during all phases of field inspections as well as at any time work is being performed on or around the tank. Contractor's personnel shall wear appropriate protective clothing while at the job site.

4. The Contractor shall supply and/or provide all equipment and materials necessary to perform all work required to complete this project

5. Permitted working hours shall be between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Mondays through Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays. Certain USMA activities may restrict the days and hours when the Contractor may work. Work performed other than in these periods of time will only be allowed after approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) following a 48 hour (72 hours for Sundays and Mondays) advance request. Contractor personnel shall have proper identification to access the facility.

6. All USMA, Local, State and Federal regulations shall apply. Where there is a conflict between the applicable standards, the most stringent shall take precedence. The COR shall be consulted to resolve any issues. All work accomplished by the Contractor shall comply with these criteria unless a waiver is obtained from the Army when conditions warrant such consideration.

ANTI TERRORISM MEASURES

Identification for Contractor personnel

The company will have a law enforcement background and NCIC check completed for all employees who will be entering Army-controlled installations or facilities (central area/Restricted area). Documentation of these checks will be made available to the COR upon request.

The company will provide to the COR, ten days in advance of the event, names and Social Security numbers of all employees who will be entering Army-controlled installations or facilities.

The company will ensure that its employees entering Army-controlled installations or facilities have obtained access badges and passes (if required) in accordance with facility regulations and that these badges and passes are obtained in advance so as not to delay the accomplishment of contracted services.

The company will return all issued U.S. Government Common Access Cards, installation badges, and/or access passes to the COR when the contract is completed or when a contractor employee no longer requires access to the installation or facility.

*** DOD Level I Antiterrorism (AT) Standards Clause (As of 1 July 14)

(a) Pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction Number 2000.16, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards,” dated October 2, 2006, each contractor employee requiring access to a Federally-controlled installation, facility and/or Federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at http://jko.jten.mil/ follow the below instructions:

1. Click – DOD CAC or No DOD CAC

2. Next click - I am a U.S. mil, government civil servant, or contract employee

3. Next click - I've been directed to take required training on JKO

4. Next click - Courses

5. I do not have a .MIL, .GOV, or .NDU.EDU address or I am a Multi-National Student

6. Fill out the contact sheet and email to sponsor (COR)

7. Sponsor (COR) will email to the JKO help desk The COR and Contractor are responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (if appointed) within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a Federally-controlled installation or information system.

(b) In the event that the automated system is not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness Instructor qualification must be coordinated with the Installation Antiterrorism Officer (or Installation Security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided the contracting officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract. (c) Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(1) Will ensure that all contractors/subcontractors are processed for a background check or National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) as needed. The background check is the minimal investigation to be adjudicated for a USMA Identification Card (yellow badge) versus the NACI, which requires fingerprinting and submission of EQIP. NACIs are required for contractors/subcontractors that require a CAC and/or government computer accounts.

(2) Will ensure that the USMA Form 13-16, Personnel Background Check, dated Apr 06, is correctly completed and signed by the COR who is a properly cleared Federal Employee.

(3) Will ensure that the USMA Form 13-16, Personnel Background Check, dated Apr 06, is submitted within 10 days prior to personnel starting projects on West Point, depending on when contract is awarded and work is scheduled to start. Waivers are made for the 10 day suspense on a case by case basis, in emergency situations as needed only.

(4) Will ensure that all identified contractors requiring a CAC and/or government computer access, submit fingerprints and complete a NACI investigation submission via EQIP, prior to being issued a CAC and/or given access to the government computer network.

(5) Will ensure that all government issued identification and vehicle stickers are confiscated from contractors/subcontractors upon termination of employment or end of project. These items will be returned to MPD and DES.

(6) Will ensure that all contractors requiring access to the Installation have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer Force Protection Conditions (FPCON’s) Clause

a. During higher Force Protection Conditions (FPCON’s) Contract personnel are required to comply with all Antiterrorism policies and procedures while on the installation. Contract personnel may be directed to enter the installation through certain access control points where they can best be identified and searched. Contractor personnel may be prohibited from certain portions of the installation during exercises and actual emergencies.

b. Contractors will comply with parking restrictions and will not park in unauthorized parking areas or within 82 feet of an inhabited building when directed.

c. Access control roster (personnel and vehicles) must be provided. Names / vehicles verified by the company and received background screening. Substitutes receive same vetting process prior to work.

d. All contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search while on the installation

e. In the event of an identified restricted/exclusion area, the contractor personnel will not be authorized without specific permission or an escort.

f. Access may be denied during increased readiness or Force Protection Conditions (FPCON’s).

Alien Employment

The contractor shall not employ any alien who does not have a valid US Immigration I-551 or I-94. The contractor shall provide valid social security numbers and citizenship status of all employees to the Government, upon request.

E-Verify

E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. E-Verify is currently free to employers and is available in all 50 states. E-Verify provides an automated link to federal databases to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. E-Verify are the best means for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

Contractors shall use E-Verify on all employees that will be working on this installation, under this contract. This shall be done prior to the employee starting work on the installation.

For E-Verify information: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify 1-888-464-4218 The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Additional information about trafficking in persons may be found at the website for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons’ at http://www.state.gov/g/tip. Government contracts shall —

(a) Prohibit contractors, contractor employees, subcontractors, and subcontractor employees from —

(1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

(2) Procuring commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or

(3) Using forced labor in the performance of the contract;

(b) Require contractors and subcontractors to notify employees of the prohibited activities described in paragraph (a) of this section and the actions that may be taken against them for violations; and

(c) Impose suitable remedies, including termination, on contractors that fail to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.

Contractor Vehicles – ensure the contractor understands the parking policy dated 29 July 2013.

The local general, visitor, and government designated parking areas SHALL NOT be used by the contractor. No general contractor or subcontractor employee parking is available near the immediate site. The contractor will need to identify and locate parking facilities for general and subcontractors off of West Point and provide a means for shuttling workers to the site. West Point shuttle services will not be used for transporting workers to the site.

Contractors and construction vehicles can only park in pre approved designated staging areas or as identified in their contract. Central Area Parking is reserved for Staff and Faculty and requires a special pass. In accordance with AR 190-5, persons who operate a motor vehicle on West Point shall be deemed to have given consent for the removal and temporary impoundment of the privately owned vehicle (POV) and construction equipment when it is:

(1) Parked illegally

(2) Interfering with operations

(3) Creating a safety hazard

(4) Left unattended in a restricted or controlled area

(5) Parked in a Central Parking Area (CPA) lot without the proper CPA Pass

(6) Parked in a reserved space authorized by the Installation Commander

The COR overseeing the contract will review and coordinate all contractor pass requests.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Painting of 500,000 Gallon Water Tank on Delafield Road

The following is to be used for the painting of the exterior of the 500,000 Gallon Water Storage Tank located on Delafield Road (Number 773). The Contractor shall meet the requirements of this SOW as shown below. The tank must be prepared for painting –exterior only (abrasive blast cleaned, brushed and cleaned as required) and painted in accordance with the requirements of this Statement of Work. Paint and methods for such painting must be approved in advanced by the DPW Project Manager and/or COR.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01

SUMMARY

A.

Section Includes:

1.

Work under this section consists of surface preparation, priming and painting necessary to complete work.

2.

Use coating systems specified in this section to finish all water tank components, unless otherwise indicated. Without restricting volume or generality, work to be performed under this section includes but is not limited to:

a.

Exterior steel b.

Level gauge including weight c.

Ladder including safety cage

d. Vent pipe and cover on vault

e. Miscellaneous exterior steel appurtenances (hatch cover, etc.)

f. Replacement of the sealant gasket around the bottom of the tank with a new sealant gasket

1.02

REFERENCES

A.

Publications listed herein are part of this specification as applicable.

B.

American Society for Testing and Materials:

1.

ASTM D16 Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products

2.

ASTM D3359 Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

3.

ASTM D4541 Test Method for Pull Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion-Testers

4.

ASTM D1005 Test for determining dry film thickness

5.

ASTM D4417 Test for determining surface profile

D.

The Society for Protective Coatings:

1.

SSPC-SP1 Specification for Solvent Cleaning

2.

SSPC-SP2 Specification for Hand Tool Cleaning

3.

SSPC-SP3 Specification for Power Tool Cleaning

4.

SSPC-SP5 Specification for White Metal Blast Cleaning

5.

SSPC-SP6 Specification for Commercial Blast Cleaning

6.

SSPC-SP7 Specification for Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

7.

SSPC-SP10 Specification for Near White Metal Blast Cleaning

8.

SSPC-SP11 Specification for Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

9. SSPC-PA1 Painting Application Specification

10. SSPC-PA2 Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gages

11. SSPC-SP12 Water Jetting

E. American Water Works Association

1. AWWA D102 Standard for Painting Steel Water Storage Tanks

F. National Sanitation Foundation

1. NSF 61 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects

1.03

DEFINITIONS

A.

Paint: shall in a general sense have reference to, zinc primers, polyurethane and epoxy type coatings and application of these materials.

B.

Dry Film Thickness (DFT): Thickness, measured in mils (1/1000 inch), of a coat of paint in cured state.

1.04 PRODUCT SUBMITTALS (prior to initiating the work)

A. Product Data:

1.

Submit manufacturer's literature describing products to be provided, giving manufacturer's name, product name, and product line number for each material.

2.

Submit technical data sheets for each coating, giving descriptive data, curing times, mixing, thinning, and application requirements.

3.

Submit color chart showing the color.

4. Submit bottom ring sealant gasket technical specifications

B. Single Source Responsibility:

1.

Materials shall be products of a single manufacturer.

2.

Provide secondary materials, which are produced or are specifically recommended by coating system manufacturer to ensure compatibility of system.

C. Manufacturer’s Instructions:

1.

Submit manufacturer's installation procedures, if not on product data sheets, which shall be basis for accepting or rejecting actual installation procedures.

2.

Provide manufacturer's certification that products to be used comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application.

1.05

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall provide and comply with the following:

1. Installation must be performed by a Contractor with skilled craft having not less than three years satisfactory experience in the service and/or installation of coatings for steel water tanks, adjacent piping, and structural supports. The contractor shall be an approved applicator in good standing with the manufacturer.

2. All of the Contractor’s jobsite personnel must be trained in the hazards associated with confined space entry. All personnel entering a manhole must be certified for confined space entry. Contractor shall obtain a Confined Space Entry Permit prior to entering any confined spaces.

3. The Contractor shall provide the services of a qualified manufacturer’s representative who shall provide information and suggestions on the proper use and application of the products or systems and the surface preparation requirements.

4. At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall submit to the COR, all reports from the manufacturer’s representative’s field visits, identifying the products used the surface preparation method employed, and the product application sequence.

5. Provide the names of members of firm that hold appropriate trade licenses, with license numbers / certificates.

6. Prior to performing any work, Contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Plan and submit it to the COR for review and approval. This plan shall describe in detail how the Contractor plans to implement his Quality Control Program to insure that the requirements of this SOW as well as those of the coating manufacturer are properly implemented. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, name and qualifications of their on-site Inspector, types and frequency of testing to be performed, testing equipment to be used, examples of inspection forms/documentation, etc.

7. Contractor shall have Certified Coating Inspector on site performing the inspections specified in Section 3.05 “Field Quality Control”: Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) – Certified Coating Inspector and/or National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) -- Level III Certified Coating Inspector.

8. Water tank project references within the last 3 years including contact name, address, phone and email, project name, contract amount, and completion date, plus other relevant information.

9. Statement regarding % of work to be completed in-house (with list of owned equipment) and list of all sub contractors.

10. Contractor’s superintendant shall have been responsible for or managed projects similar in size to this proposed project in the past 3 years in the US. Contractor shall provide references and documentation about the proposed superintendent’s ability and qualifications to meet this requirement.

11. Affidavit stating whether or not any OSHA violations have occurred within past 3 years.

12. Prior to performing any field work, Contractor shall prepare a Health and Safety Plan, and submit it to the COR for review and approval, describing how the work will be performed in a safe manner and will comply with all applicable State, Federal, Local and West Point safety requirements. Copy of safety program and signed documentation of training by employees in areas that are known safety hazards within the scope of this project shall be provided. Contractor assumes the responsibility to accomplish all work in a safe and prudent manner, and to conform to all applicable safety requirements, regulations and guidelines of federal, state and local regulatory agencies, as well as applicable manufacturer's printed instructions and appropriate technical bulletins and manuals. Without in any way limiting that responsibility or assuming responsibility for safety, USMA is particularly concerned that the following are strictly observed:

a. Life Saving Equipment: Contractor shall provide and require use of personal protective life saving equipment for all its personnel working in or about the project site.

b. Access Facilities: All ladders, scaffolding and rigging shall be designed for their intended uses. Ladders and scaffolding shall be erected where requested by COR to facilitate inspection and be moved by the Contractor to locations requested by the COR.

c. Ventilation: Contractor shall ensure there are proper ventilation, air induction and exhausting of solvent vapors to reduce the concentration of air contaminants to a level which poses no hazard o personnel at or near the job site. Air circulation and exhausting of solvent vapors shall be continued until coatings have fully cured. Contractor shall maintain air quality in accordance with NYSDEC and coating manufacturer's recommendations, as well as local air quality regulations.

d. Dehumidification: Dehumidification equipment or other alternate ventilation systems must be approved by the COR. Equipment must be operated on a continuous basis during all blasting, coating and curing operations, including shifts during which no work is being accomplished.

e. Head and Face Protection and Respiratory Devices: Equipment shall include protective helmets which shall be worn by all persons while in the vicinity of the work. During abrasive blasting operations, nozzlemen shall wear U.S. Bureau of Mines or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved positive pressure air-supplied helmets and all other persons who are exposed to blasting dust shall wear respiratory protection determined necessary by the exposure assessment of the Certified Industrial Hygienist. The COR reserves the right to review exposure assessment and to make additional recommendations. Positive pressure air-fed hoods and/or masks shall be supplied by an air source currently certified to produce "Class D Breathing Air". Contractor shall at all times during the work maintain onsite current documentation to substantiate the quality of the breathing air.

f. Grounding: All hoses shall be grounded to prevent accumulation of charges of static electricity.

g. Illumination: Sparkproof artificial lighting shall be provided for all work in confined spaces. Light bulbs shall be guarded to prevent breakage. Lighting fixtures and flexible cords shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70 "National Electric Code" for the atmosphere in which they will be used. Whenever required by the COR, the Contractor shall provide additional illumination and necessary supports to cover all areas to be inspected. The level of illumination for inspection purposes shall be determined by the COR.

h. Toxicity and Explosiveness: The maximum allowable concentration of vapor shall be kept below the maximum safe concentration for eight-hour exposure, plus Lower Explosive Limit (L.E.L.) must be strictly maintained. All regulations related to safety of personnel and handling of such materials shall be strictly followed. Cost of handling and disposing of such materials shall be borne by the Contractor.

i. Protective Clothing: When handling and mixing coatings or paints, workers shall wear gloves and eye shields, at a minimum. If working with lead or other heavy metals, regulations regarding handling of exposed clothing shall be strictly enforced.

j. Fire: Contractor shall provide appropriate fire abatement devices and prohibit any flames, welding and smoking during mixing and application of materials.

k. Sound Levels: Whenever the occupational noise exposure exceeds the maximum allowable sound levels, the Contractor shall provide and require the use of approved ear protective devices.

l) Noise suppression shall be practiced at all times and must meet Federal, State, Local and USMA requirements for noise to minimize disturbance to persons living or working nearby, and to the general public. Measures to be used in effecting noise suppression shall include (but not be limited to) equipping all internal combustion engines with critical residential silencers (mufflers), shielding noise-producing equipment from nearest areas of human occupancy by location in such positions as to direct the greatest noise emissions away from such areas, and conducting operations in the most effective manner to minimize noise generation consistent with the prosecution of the Contract in a timely and economic manner. Whenever levels are objectionable, they shall be adjusted as directed by the COR.

m) Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the laws and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the USMA.

13. Prior to performing any work, Contractor shall prepare an Environmental Protection Plan, and submit it to the COR for review and approval, describing how he will comply with all applicable state, federal, local and USMA environmental requirements.

B.

Pre-Installation Meeting:

1.

A meeting shall be held on-site before field application of coating systems begins.

2.

Meeting shall be attended by Contractor, COR, Coating Applicators, and Manufacturer’s representative.

3.

Topics to be discussed at meeting shall include:

a.

A review of Contract Documents shall be made and deviations or differences shall be resolved.

b.

Review items such as environmental conditions, surface conditions, surface preparation, application procedures, and protection following application.

c.

Establish which areas on-site will be available for use as storage areas and working area.

4. Contractor shall prepare and submit, to parties in attendance, a written report of pre-installation meeting. Report shall be submitted within 3 days following meeting.

1.06

DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A.

Packing and Shipping:

1.

Deliver products in manufacturer's original unopened containers. Each container shall have manufacturer's label, intact and legible.

2.

Include on label for each container:

a.

Manufacturer's name b.

Type of paint c.

Manufacturer's stock number d.

Color name and number e.

Instructions for thinning, where applicable

B.

Storage and Protection:

1.

Store materials in a designated protected area, per manufacturer’s printed data sheet instructions. Storage shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.07

PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.

Environmental Requirements:

1.

Apply coating materials per manufacturer’s printed data sheet instructions:

a.

Refer to specific product data sheets for minimum surface temperature requirements. Surface temperatures shall be at least 5 degrees F (15 degrees C) above dew point and in a rising mode.

b.

Provide for proper ventilation using explosion proof equipment. Allow to run during the complete cure cycle of the coating c.

Adequate illumination shall be provided using explosion proof lights and equipment.

d.

Atmosphere shall be free of airborne dust.

2) Several areas of the tank have been determined to contain lead based paint.These areas include:

a. The manhole brackets at the bottom of the tank

b. The level gauge

c. The level gauge weight

d. The vent pipe

For all areas determined to contain lead based paint, Contractor shall remove and dispose of the lead based paint in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Local and West Point regulations and requirements. Contractor shall prepare an Environmental Protection Plan and submit it to the COR for review and approval prior to performing any field work.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Contractor shall apply a coating system as supplied by one of the following manufacturers or approved equal:

TNEMEC Company, Inc.

Sherwin – Williams Corporation

2.02

COATING MATERIALS

REPAINT – STEEL WATER STORAGE TANK

Exterior – (Commercial Blast) Zinc/Epoxy/Polyurethane Coating System:

All work shall comply with AWWA D-102 Outside Coating System No. 6 (OCS-6). All work shall also comply with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.

Surface Preparation: Remove all visible oil, grease, soil, dirt and other soluble contaminants in accordance with SSPC-SP1. All exterior surfaces shall be abrasive blast cleaned to a Commercial Finish, removing all existing paint, rust, dirt, mill scale and foreign matter by the recommended methods outlined in The Society for Protective Coatings Specification SSPC-SP6 (NACE No. 3).

Prime Coat: Immediately after blasting and before any rusting occurs, apply one coat of zinc primer to all bare steel surfaces. This coating shall be applied at a dry film thickness of 2.5 to 3.5 mils, or as otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer.

Stripe Coat: Apply by brush or roller to all weld seams, structural edges and bolted connections a stripe coat of zinc primer at a dry film thickness of 2.0 to 3.0 mils or as otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer.

Intermediate Coat: Apply one complete coat of epoxy at a dry film thickness of 3.0 to 4.0 mils or as otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer. To achieve complete finish coat coverage, the intermediate coat color should be noticeably different than the specified finish coat color. When feasible, the field intermediate coat should be in the same finish coat color family with a difference in light reflectance value of about 10%.

Finish Coat: Apply one complete coat of polyurethane at a dry film thickness of 2.0 to 3.0 mils or as otherwise specified by the coating manufacturer. Color shall be the same as the existing tank color. Certain finish coat colors may require two-coats depending upon the method of application and color of the intermediate coat.

2.03

ACCESSORIES

A.

Coating Application Accessories:

1.

Provide application accessories as indicated in coating manufacturer's application instructions, including but not limited to cleaning agents, etching agents, cleaning cloths, sanding materials, and clean-up materials.

2.

Material not specifically identified, but needed for proper application shall be of a quality not less than specified products.

3. Replace bottom ring sealant gasket material with material of equal or better performance characteristics.

2.04 MIXING Instructions: Specific product mixing and thinning instructions are to be found in the manufacturer’s printed data sheets.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01

EXAMINATION

A.

Site Verification of Conditions:

1.

Examine areas and conditions under which application of coating systems shall be performed for conditions that will adversely affect execution, permanence, or quality of coating system application

2.

Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper execution of Work.

3.

Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

4.

Commencement of installation constitutes acceptance of conditions and responsibility for satisfactory performance.

3.02

PREPARATION

A.

Protection:

1.

Take precautionary measures to prevent fire hazards and spontaneous combustion. Remove empty containers from site at completion of each day of work.

2.

Provide drop cloths, shields, and other protective equipment.

3.

Protect elements surrounding work from damage or disfiguration.

4.

As Work proceeds, promptly remove spilled, splashed, or splattered materials from surfaces. Leave storage area neat and clean at all times.

5. Contractor shall replace the sealant gasket around the bottom of the tank with new sealant gasket as part of this project.

B.

Surface Preparation:

1.

General Requirements:

a.

Prior to application of primer, surfaces shall be prepared to receive specified paintings system in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and specifications of The Society of Protective Coatings as indicated in this SOW.

b.

Surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dry and free from dust and any foreign matter which might adversely affect adhesion or appearance.

2.

Ferrous Metal Surfaces:

a.

For shop primed surfaces feather edges to make touch-up areas inconspicuous. Field welds and touch-ups shall be prepared to conform to original surface preparation standards.

b.

For surfaces not shop primed, surfaces shall be cleaned in compliance with specifications of The Society for Protective Coatings as indicated in Schedule of Coating Systems of this specification.

3.

Galvanized Steel Surfaces:

a.

Solvent clean metal to remove contamination and oils in compliance with SSPC-SP1.

b.

Brush blast to abrade the surface.

3.03

APPLICATION

A.

General Requirements:

1.

Apply coating systems in compliance with manufacturer's instructions and using application method best suited for obtaining full, uniform coverage and hide of surfaces to be coated.

a.

Work shall be performed in compliance with applicable sections of AWWA D102 and the latest revisions thereto.

2.

Apply primer, intermediate, and finish coats to comply with wet and dry film thicknesses and spreading rates for each type of material as recommended by manufacturer, as stated in this SOW, and in accordance with SSPC-PA2.

3.

Number of coats specified shall be minimum number acceptable. Apply additional coats as needed to provide a smooth, even application.

a.

Closely adhere to re-coat times recommended by manufacturer. Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before applying next coat. Provide adequate ventilation to carry off solvents during drying phase.

4.

Employ only application equipment that is clean, properly adjusted, and in good working order, and of type recommended by coating manufacturer.

5.

After surface preparation, spot primer on interior weld seams shall be brush applied.

B.

Thinning: Thinning requirements for specified products are to be found in the paint manufacturer’s printed data sheets and are to be strictly adhered to.

3.04

REPAIR/RESTORATION

A.

At completion of Work, touch-up and restore finishes where damaged.

B.

Defects in Finished Surfaces:

1.

When stain, dirt, or undercoats show through final coat, correct defects and cover with additional coats until coating is of uniform finish, color, appearance and coverage.

C.

Touch-up of minor damage shall be acceptable where result is not visibly different from surrounding surfaces. Where result is visibly different, either in color, sheen, or texture, recoat entire surface.

3.05

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Inspector’s Services (by Contractor):

1.

Documents:

a.

Review Contract Documents and applicable sections of referenced standards.

2.

Field Painting Inspection:

a.

Verify cleaning operations to surfaces are to condition specified.

b.

Verify conformance of paint to specification.

c.

Check for thickness of each coating, final thickness and holidays.

d. Check touch-up for final finish.

e. Contractor shall have both wet and dry film gauges onsite for inspector’s use.

3.

Reports:

a.

Submit written progress reports describing inspections made and showing action taken to correct non-conforming work. Report uncorrected deviations from Contract Documents.

B.

Manufacturer's Service:

1.

A representative of the paint manufacturer shall be available to provide on-site technical assistance, and guidance for application of the paint system as needed.

3.06

PROTECTION

A.

Protect painted areas against damage until paint system is fully cured

3.07

WASTE MANAGEMENT

A.

General Requirements:

1.

Place materials defined as hazardous or toxic waste in designated containers and dispose of them in accordance with all USMA, Local, State and Federal requirements and regulations.

2.

Return solvent and oil soaked rags for contaminant recovery and laundering or for proper disposal.

3.

Do not dispose of paints or solvents by pouring on ground. Place in designated containers and dispose of properly.

4. Contractor shall prepare a Construction & Demolition (C&D) Plan in accordance with the attached specification describing how C&D for this project will be managed. Disposal is the last option only after reuse and recycling have been documented in the C&D Plan to be not economically feasible.

B.

Containment/Disposal Requirements:

1.

Surface Preparation Debris Containment:

a.

When required by Federal, State, Local and USMA regulations, entire tank and structure shall be enclosed and surface preparation debris contained.

b.

Refer to SSPC 61 Guide for Containing Debris Generated during Paint Removal Operations.

2.

Disposal of Surface Preparation Debris:

a.

Refer to SSPC 71 Guide for the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Surface Preparation Debris.

b.

Surface preparation debris shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local and USMA regulations.

3.

Containment/Disposal Costs:

a.

Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with containment and waste disposal that results from execution of this Project.

3.08 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY INSPECTION

A. A one year anniversary inspection shall be conducted on the work that was performed..

B. Inspection will be attended by the COR, the Contractor, and the paint manufacturer’s representative..

C. Any deficiencies in the coatings system will be repaired at the Contractor’s expense

D. Contractor shall inspect the surfaces of the tank and associated components within one year after coating work has been completed to determine whether any repair work is necessary.

E. The method of inspection shall be specified and agreed with USMA. Contractor shall confirm the date of inspection and notify the USMA 30 days in advance.

F. Contractor shall provide USMA with an inspection report covering the one year anniversary inspection, stating the number and type of failures observed, if any, the percentage of the surface area where failure has occurred, the names of the persons responsible for making the inspection, and the type and location of coatings repairs shall be prepared. Color photographs illustrating each type of failure shall be included in the report.

G. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the USMA and arrange a suitable date for inspection work.

H. Any location where layers of coating have been peeled off, bubbled, cracked, and location where rusting is evident, shall be considered to be a failure of the coating system.

I. Contractor shall repair points where failures are observed by removing the deteriorated coating, cleaning the surface, and recoating with the same coating system. Manufacturer’s cure time requirement for coating repair shall be observed

3.09 Warranty

A. The painting contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty covering materials and labor required to repair any defects that occur during the first year of service.

B. The coatings manufacturer shall provide an extended material only warranty for a period of one (1) year after the first year anniversary inspection for the exterior coating system. This warranty shall cover failures due to cracking, chipping, flaking, peeling, or corrosion in a cumulative area in excess of 3% of the total coating system area per ASTM D610, or SSPC-VIS 2, Standard Method of Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces. In addition it shall warrant against the following for a period of ten (10) years (nine (9) years after the first year anniversary inspection):

1. Loss of gloss in excess of 20 units as measured in accordance with ASTM D523 with 60-degree geometry. (Red, Yellows and Oranges are excluded for gloss performance)

2. Color shift not to exceed 12 DE CIE LAB units as measured by ASTM D2244. (Red, Yellows and Oranges are excluded for color shift performance)

3. Chalking not to exceed a rating 7 as measured in accordance with ASTM D4214. Method A. (Red, Yellows and Oranges are excluded for chalk resistance performance)

C. The forgoing characteristics shall be measured by an average of 5 spot readings per 100 square feet on a washed surface. The Contractor and manufacturer shall maintain exterior color samples that have been applied to three (3) sample panels, for each party, as the original color standard for the entirety of the warranty period. These panels shall be part of the responsibility of the Contractor to create during the coating application phases of work and shall be created for each batch of the topcoat material.

END OF SECTION

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PREP,PRIME,PNT MISC WATER TANK BLDG 773

FFP

PREP,PRIME,PAINT MISC EXTERIOR 550,000 GALLON WATER TANK BLDG 773 per attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010770845-0001

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

15-NOV-2016

SEE INSTRUCTIONS

WEST POINT NY 10996

FOB: Destination

W16BCU

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SITE VISIT

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

TIME: 10 AM, FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2016.

LOCATION: MICC- WEST POINT, 1ST FLOOR LOBBY, , 681 HARDEE PLACE, WEST POINT, NY 10996

CONTACT: DAVE ARIOSTO 845-938-8205 TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE OR FURTHER INFORMATION

EMAIL : DAVID.L.ARIOSTO.CIV@MAIL.MIL

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is [Contracting Officer shall insert description of the geographical areas where the contract is to be performed, giving the State, county, and city].

(End of provision)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to

(1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

(2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

(3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site;

(4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

(End of clause)

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014) - ALTERNATE I (Sept 2015)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ___ (insert NAICS code).

(2) The small business size standard is ___ (insert size standard).

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small business concern.

(2) (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ---- ___ ------.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It ( ___ ) is, ( ___ ) is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (b)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture.