Attachment_1_-_Scope_of_Work.pdf

TYGART DAM

RENOVATE PUBLIC RESTROOM

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. GENERAL

This work is located at the Tygart Public Access Restroom, 530 Paul E Malone Rd, Grafton, WV 26354-9738.

The site may be reached from state and local roads and streets. The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor of work, supervision, and materials necessary to complete the work as shown and as specified.

The work includes the remodel of the existing men’s and women’s restroom, furnishing of hot water heater, and shall include all other work required to complete the work as specified herein. The Contractor shall perform all work as indicated in the specifications utilizing the best standards of performance and construction for the respective trades. The Contractor shall utilize personnel who are thoroughly trained and familiar with the indicated requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of work. The Contractor shall coordinate construction to insure uninterrupted progress and to provide an accurate fit between the works of all trades. The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials necessary to complete the work as shown and as specified.

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment shall include all costs of labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, cleanup, and other costs of completing the work as specified to remodel the existing men’s and women’s restroom and back room and window installation.

Payment Item 0001 - Payment Bond

Payment Item 0002 - Bathroom Upgrades

1.3. SAFETY

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM385-1

Latest version is available online at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The Contractor shall complete and submit the Accident Prevention Plan (separate attachment) included with this specification. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the measures necessary to safely contain all dust and debris to the confined work area. The following specific Personal Protective Equipment shall be required under this contract:

Safety Shoes - All employees engaged in construction operations shall wear safety shoes meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 05.E.

Protective Eyewear - All workers on the site shall wear, as a minimum, protective eyewear meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 05.A. Additional eye protection may be required in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 05.B.

Hearing Protection - Hearing protection shall be provided for workers in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 05.C.

Head Protection - Head protection shall be provided for workers in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 05.D

1.4. QUALITY CONTROL

The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements, covers all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall complete and submit the Quality Control Plan (separate attachment) included with this specification.

1.5. REFERENCE DRAWINGS

Reference drawings are included with these specifications that show existing conditions to the best knowledge of the Government. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, elevations, and features shown on reference drawings and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify all dimensions by measurements in the field. The Contractor shall verify dimensions before laying out the work. The Contracting

Officer shall be notified of any discrepancies prior to commencing work.

1.5.1. Description of Existing Conditions

1.5.1.1. Women’s Restroom

The existing conditions in the women’s restroom are tiling on the floor and a painted cement block wall, two sinks, four stalls. Representative photographs showing the existing conditions are attached at the end of the specifications. As required under paragraph “Protection of Government Property”, the Contractor shall protect the materials that are to be reused at the end of the contract from damage during construction. At the

Contractor’s option, the items may be temporarily removed and later replaced after the remodel is completed.

1.5.1.2. Men’s Restroom

The existing conditions of the men’s restroom are tiling on the floor and a full tiled wall, a standalone sink, a mirror, three stalls, and two urinals. Representative photographs showing the existing conditions are attached at the end of the specifications. As required under paragraph “Protection of Government Property”, the

Contractor shall protect the materials that are to be reused at the end of the contract from damage during construction. At the Contractor’s option, the items may be temporarily removed and later replaced after the remodel is completed.

1.5.1.3. Wet wall

The wet wall consists of painted concrete block and brick walls with a concrete floor. There is a penetration through the roof in this area that will be utilized for the new ventilation fans.. Representative photographs showing the existing conditions are attached at the end of the specifications.

1.6. PROJECT SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall provide submittals for Approval. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications. It will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan; G

Activity Hazard Analysis; G

Site Demolition Plan; G

Quality Control Plan; G

Verification of Field Condition; G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Bathroom Layout; G

SD-03 Product Data

Restroom sinks; G

Partitions; G

Water heater; G

Paint; G

Hardware; G

Epoxy Floor; G

Paint; G

SD-04 Samples

Epoxy Floor; G

Paint; G

1.6.1. Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a one-year service warranty from the date of final acceptance against defects in workmanship. The Manufacturer shall provide their standard warranty for defects in parts and materials beginning on the date of installation. The contractor shall adhere to all the requirements of the manufacturer for activating the guarantee.

1.6.2. Demolition and Installation Plan

The Contractor shall submit a demolition and installation plan, work area requirements and schedule to the

ACO for approval at least 10 calendar days prior to beginning any work.

The ACO will coordinate the proposed plan for final approval with the Project Engineer, and any changes required by the ACO will be incorporated into the plan.

The Contractor shall ensure that his operations will not interfere with the operation of the project or the duties of project personnel. Government personnel will be responsible for moving personnel material from immediate work areas as necessary to accommodate the Contractor's operations11.7. COORDINATION MEETING AND

1.7. POINTS OF CONTACT

Prior to commencement of any work being performed on site, the Contractor shall participate in a pre-work with the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and the Project Engineer.

ACO - Denise Polizzano, Denise.M.Polizzano@usace.amy.mil 412-395-7680

1.8. PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.8.1.Work Areas

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for determining the methods used to complete the work required under this contract including the transport and storage of materials and equipment to and from the work areas as well as the removal of waste materials from such spaces.

1.8.2. Work Area Constraints

Unless otherwise approved by the ACO, work in each bathroom shall be limited to one bathroom at a time.

1.8.3. Time of Performance

The Contractor shall confine all operations at the work site between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved. Work will not be permitted on weekends or Federal holidays unless otherwise approved.

1.8.4. Period of Performance

All work under this contract shall be completed not more than 90 calendar days after receipt of Notice to

Proceed.

1.9. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

The Contractor shall protect all government property during the performance of this contract. All damage to existing government property as a result of the Contractors work shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.10. PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall insure that adequate measures are in place to protect workers and personnel from injury due to the operations being performed. All protective measures shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

1.11 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.11.1 Access and General Protection and Security Policy and Procedures

The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the

Government Representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation the USACE Security Office.

The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the

Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor must submit the full name, Social Security Number or valid state driver's license number (with state of issue), Date of Birth, and Place of Birth for all associated contractor or subcontractor employees to the USACE Security Office, Stephen Davidson, 412-395-7504, stephen.davidson@usace.army.mil or Joseph M. Bali, 412-395-7162, joseph.m.bali@usace.army.mil . The information may be submitted via email directly to the security office or by fax at 412-395-7173, all requests for background checks must contain the required identifying information, the location of work (USACE Project Name), and the USACE COR . The District retains the right to deny any contractor and subcontractor employee from working on one of its contracts based on final background investigation results.

1.11.2 Access Control

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.11.3 AT Level I Training

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html

; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

1.11.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.11.5 Instant Verification of Employment Eligibility (E‐Verify)

The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify ) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the

Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.11.6 Employee Identification and Background Check

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing an identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee working on-site and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification.

Identification shall consist of name tags with the name of the Contractor and the employee's name.

Additionally, a valid state driver's license or other Government-issued photo identification card is required for positive identification. Each employee will be subject to a background check in accordance with "Homeland

Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and

Contractors" (HSPD-12). Only those individual employees that were specifically identified and approved will be cleared to work on Government property.

1.12. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Materials shall be delivered to the project site in an undamaged condition. Care shall be taken in handling and hoisting the materials during transportation and at the job site. The materials shall be stored out of contact with the ground, under a weathertight covering, to prevent damaging the materials. Damaged materials shall be repaired to an "as new" condition as approved by the ACO. If the materials cannot be repaired, new units shall be furnished at no additional cost to the Government.

2. MATERIALS

2.1. SINKS

2.1.1. Restroom Sink

Provide four wall-mount ceramic sink with an overflow drain sized approximately 18 in. front to back length 20 in. side to side width and 6 in. depth.

2.1.1.1. Sink Accessories

Provide faucets that are chromium-plated brass or aluminum; insure that the faucet matches the cabinet pulls.

Provide drain assemblies. Ensure faucet and drain are compatible with the vanity top sink and restroom sink.

2.2. Flush Valve Water Closets

ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, white vitreous china, siphon jet, elongated bowl, wall mounted, wall outlet. Top of toilet seat height above floor shall be 19 inches. Provide wax bowl ring including plastic sleeve. Provide white solid plastic elongated open-front.

Water flushing volume of the water closet and flush valve combination shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush.

Water closets must meet the EPA WaterSense product definition specified in http://www.epa.gov/watersense/partners/product_program_specs.html and must be EPA WaterSense labeled products. Provide data identifying WaterSense label for flush valve water closet.

Provide large diameter flush valve including angle control-stop valve, vacuum breaker, tail pieces, slip nuts, and wall plates; exposed to view components shall be chromium-plated or polished stainless steel. Flush valves shall be nonhold-open type. Mount flush valves not less than 11 inches above the fixture. Mounted height of flush valve shall not interfere with the hand rail in ADA stalls. Provide lever activated flush valves.

2.3. PARTITION PANELS, DOORS AND ACCESORIES

2.3.1.Toilet Enclosures

Provide and conform toilet enclosures to CID A-A-60003, Type I, Style A, floor supported. Furnish width, length, and height of toilet enclosures the same as existing. Provide a width of 1 inch. Finish surface of panels must be stainless steel, Finish 2; water resistant; graffiti resistant; non-absorbent. Reinforce panels indicated to receive toilet paper holders or grab bars for mounting of the items required. Provide grab bars in one stall per restroom to withstand a bending stress, shear stress, shear force, and a tensile force induced by 250 lbf. Grab bars must not rotate within their fittings.

2.3.2 Urinal Screens

Provide and conform urinal screens to CID A-A-60003, Type III, Style A, floor supported. Provide finish for surface of screens as stainless steel, Finish 2; water resistant; graffiti resistant; non-absorbent. Furnish width and height of urinal screens with a minimum finished height of 48 inches. Provide thickness of 1 inch.

Fabricate screens from the same types of panels and pilasters as the toilet partitions. Use corrosion-resistant stainless steel fittings and fasteners.

2.3.3 Floor-Anchored Partitions

Pilasters must be not less than 1-1/4 inch thick with face sheets not less than 0.0635 inch thick. Provide anchoring device at the bottom of the pilaster consisting of a steel bar not less than 12.7 by 22.2 mm 1/2 by 7/8 inch welded to the reinforced face sheets and having not less than two 9.5 mm 3/8 inch round anchorage devices for securing to the floor slab. Provide anchorage devices complete with threaded rods, expansion shields, lock washers, and leveling-adjustment nuts. Trim piece at the floor must be 3 inch high and fabricated from not less than 0.030 inch thick corrosion-resistant stainless steel.

2.3.4 Toilet accessories

Furnish a paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser for each restroom. Furnish a toilet tissue dispenser for each commode partition. They are to be stainless steel.

2.4 ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER

Furnish an instantaneous 120 volt electric water heater, or, no less than 15 gallon tank 120 volt tanked water heater. Water thank shall meet the Energy Star product definition specified in:

https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec and must be Energy Star certified. The heater shall be complete with control system, and shall have ASME rated combination pressure and temperature relief valve.

Tap into electrical panel near the entrance of the wet wall.

The water heater shall have the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, and model or serial number on a plate secured to the item of equipment. Provide pipes, fittings, and appurtenances necessary for a complete and operable system.

2.5 PIPING AND FIXTURES

Furnish all required piping and fixture materials in accordance with AWWA C800. Provide valves and fittings with pressure ratings equivalent to the pressure ratings of the pipe. Submit manufacturer's standard drawings or catalog cuts, except submit both drawings and cuts for push-on joints. Include information concerning gaskets with submittal for joints and couplings.

2.6 PAINT

Conform to the coating specifications and standards referenced in PART 3. Submit manufacturer's technical data sheets for specified coatings and solvents. Minimum 20 percent post-consumer recycled content for light-colored paints and primers. Minimum 50 percent post- consumer recycled content for dark-colored paints and primers. Comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials. Colors shall be light gray or light tan for the restrooms. The Contractor shall submit five similar colored paint chips per each color that shall be used. All walls shall be coated with a minimum of two layers of latex paint suitable for the environment.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION

3.1.1.GENERAL Demolish the tile to top of concrete slab Remove all tile adhesive and deleterious material

Remove partitions, piping to top of concrete slab Recycle scrap metal as part of demolition and deconstruction operations. Provide separate containers to collect scrap metal and transport to a scrap metal collection or recycling facility.

Demolish existing piping and toilet flanges. Demolish existing floor drains.

3.2 INSTALLATION

3.2.1 Sinks

Follow manufacturer’s instructions and provide and install the bath faucet and drain assemblies to the sink.

3.2.2 Flush Valve Water Closets

Provide and install water closets according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3.2.3 Floor-Anchored Partitions

Secure pilasters to the floor with the anchorage device specified. Make all leveling devices readily accessible for leveling, plumbing, and tightening the installation. Level tops of doors with tops of pilasters when doors are in a closed position. Expansion shields must have a minimum 2-inch penetration into the concrete slab.

3.2.4 Water Heater

Provide and install the water heater according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fabrication, assembly, welding, soldering, and brazing shall conform to ASME B31.1 for all piping of the hot water system.

Provide and install valves in conformance with ASME B31.1 and as required herein at the locations

3.2.5 Repair of Concrete Substrate

Thoroughly examine all underlying and adjoining work, surfaces and conditions upon which Work is in any way dependent for perfect results. Repair all conditions which affect Work.

Use pressure washers capable of cleaning loose material from repair areas. Use vacuums to remove loose material, water, and debris.

Use a blend of portland cement and a sand filler proportioned one to one by weight, with appropriate bonding agent. Ensure that the patch is kept moist during curing to reduce the risk of drying shrinkage. Polymers used must be compatible with other polymers and materials used on the project. The Contractor is responsible for verifying material compatibilities.

3.2.6 Installation of Epoxy Floor

Do not begin installation of epoxy floor until substrates have been properly cleaned, etched, and prepared. For preparation of concrete substrates strictly follow manufacturer's recommendations

Commencement of Work constitutes acceptance of surfaces. Test and report for moisture level in substrate to verify compliance with manufacturer's requirements. Apply appropriate epoxy primer for the conditions. Do not proceed unless acceptable test results are achieved. No "waiver of responsibility" for incomplete, inadequate or defective underlying and adjoining work, surfaces and conditions will be considered, unless notice of such unsatisfactory conditions has been filed and agreed to in writing before Work begins

Integral cove base shall be installed around all interior walls prior to application of the epoxy floor.

Apply each components of the flooring system in compliance with manufacturer's written installation instructions and strictly adhere to mixing and installation methods, recoat times, cure times and environmental restrictions. Install valves with stems horizontal or above. Locate or equip stop valves to permit operation from floor level. Install valves in positions accessible for operation and repair.

3.2.7 Wall Molding

Provide integral cove base wall molding where floors abut vertical surfaces. Miter corners where wall moldings intersect. Secure wall according to the manufacturers specifications.

3.2.8 Piping and Fixtures

Furnish new supply and waste plumbing systems throughout entire Men’s and Women’s restrooms.

Installation of new piping shall be in the same location as existing. Furnish new toilet flanges at all existing utilized commodes. Furnish new floor drains. No additional penetrations will be allowed in the roof. Furnish air admittance valves as required for venting.

3.2.9 Exhaust Fan

Furnish and install two exhaust fans, one in each restroom. Fans shall share a common vent through the roof.

Utilize existing roof penetration. Exhaust fans shall conform to UL 507 and UL listed for ceiling installation, HVI (Home Ventilating Institute) certified, with AMCA seal. Exhaust fans shall be switch operated from interior of Men’s and Women’s restroom.

3.2.10 Paint

Remove dirt, loose particles, grease, oil, disintegrated coatings, and other foreign matter and substances deleterious to coating performance as specified for each substrate before application of paint or surface treatments. Scrub previously painted surfaces with solvent- based coatings, clean with a clean, dry cloth saturated with mineral spirits or paint thinner, ASTM D235. Allow surface to dry. Wiping shall immediately precede the application of the first coat of any coating, unless specified otherwise. Damaged areas such as, but not limited to, nail holes, cracks, chips, and spalls shall be repaired with suitable material to match adjacent undamaged areas. The requirements specified are minimum. Comply also with the application instructions of the paint manufacturer.

Apply interior wall color to the entire wall surface, including reveals, vertical furred spaces and columns, grilles, diffusers, electrical and access panels, and piping and conduit adjacent to wall surfaces unless otherwise specified. Paint items not specified in other paragraphs to match adjacent wall surface.

3.2.11 Cleaning

All surfaces shall be cleaned of all foreign matter to present a neat appearance. Stained, discolored, or damaged materials that cannot be restored to their original condition shall be replaced with new materials. All smears and other unsightly marks shall be removed. Upon completion of project, all surfaces shall be washed clean.

3.3 DISPOSAL

All materials removed in the performance of this contract and not reused shall become the property of the contractor and be disposed of offsite in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

3.4 ELECTRICAL WORK

All electrical work shall be performed in accordance with National Electric code (NFPA 70) latest edition and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

4. CONTRACT DRAWING

5. REFERENCE PHOTOS