Hangar_1427_Floors_RFI's_2.pdf

W912JB-16-B-4006 RFI’S

1. There are 12”x12” tiles on the first floor which need to be removed. Have they been tested for asbestos? A. See item 5 answer.

2. Does the customer want an overage figured for attic stock or not? A. No.

3. The carpet spec says Patcraft 28 0z. Is it acceptable to use the standard weight for Patcraft which is 26 ounces? A. Per the Selfridge Base Architect, 28oz is the minimum requirement.

Please see below for assailant characteristics.

The required 28 oz. carpet tile is custom, special order. Commercial carpet tile is NOT a standard tile.

The carpet tile is to be 100% commercial grade. Carpet shall be 28 oz.

Carpet is to be tufted, woven, needle bonded, or fusion bonded. Pile not to exceed ½”.

Electro Static Propensity (Maximum): 2.0kV or less as tested by AATCC TM 134, Electrostatic

Propensity of Carpets, using step option with Neolite sole only.

Average Pile Density: APYD must exceed 4,000. 3.5 KV is the maximum value for commercial areas. 2.0 KV (maximum value) for critical environment.

Tuft Bind (Minimum): 10 pounds for loop pile broadloom. As tested by ASTM D1335.

Backings: For tufted carpet, primary and secondary backings (or unitary backing) must be synthetic material. Jute backings are not authorized.

Stain Resistance: Carpet should meet a minimum rating of 8 using the AATCC red

40 stain scale after 2 HWE using the AATCC 171, Carpets: Cleaning of; Hot Water Extraction Method, test method followed by the AATCC 175, Stain Resistance: Pile Floor Coverings, stain test.

Contractor shall conduct an intensive field survey of all existing conditions. The contractor should survey existing conditions and correlate their work requirements accordingly. Contractor shall verify all dimensions, calculations and code requirements for all elements of work. The contractor is ultimately responsible for constructability and providing a complete and usable product at the completion of the project.

Dimension and layout of area’s to be carpeted are for informational purpose only, and are not to be used as a pattern for cutting and fitting. The contractor shall take their own on site measurements for exact SY / SF and LF Of carpet and base to be installed.

Carpet is to be measured, cut and installed by the contractor.

Four -inch wide vinyl / rubber cove base molding to be installed by the contractor after the carpet is installed. Molding shall be 1/8 in. thick commercial grade and be the color to match / accent of the carpet color. All exposed edges to be shielded with a protecting vinyl / metal strip.

Carpet Color and Pattern

A multi-colored carpet. A random multi colored pattern. Avoid

Patterns with definite lines or a design that repeats in a distinctively linear pattern (vertical or horizontal).

Use broadloom carpet tile that contains a pattern or bold, multicolored tweed. Tone on tone coloration does not meet criteria as a multi-colored carpet. The pattern acts as a camouflage to mask spots and spills until they can be cleaned. A random multicolored pattern performs better than geometric patterns or tweed. The pattern must cover a majority of the carpet surface. Avoid patterns with definite lines or a design that repeats in a distinctively linear pattern (vertical or horizontal) in corridors, small rooms, or areas with angled walls. A bold tweed must contain a minimum of three distinctly different colors, e.g. gray, blue, and burgundy.

Carpet Borders: A solid border may be used for office and conference rooms of squadron commanders and above.

Color is to be chosen from one of the three Accent colors listed in SANGB Vision 2020:

Burgundy SW6300 Dark Green – Shamrock SW6454 Dark Blue – Loyal Blue SW6510

4. Typical carpet tile specs are between 18-20 oz. . The required 28 oz. carpet tile is custom, special order. Would you please specify a carpet tile to establish a basis of quality or publish the default specification for carpet tiles? Patcraft 28oz. commercial carpet tile is NOT a standard tile. A.

Refer to #3

5. Has the existing vinyl tile been tested for ACM? A. The hangar floor was renovated in 2003, and no testing is required by base environmental as the tile at the time was non asbestos. Further consultation with base environmental has indicated that asbestos is not present.

6. Is the existing floor finish to be removed? Or can the new carpet tiles be installed over the existing floor finishes. A. layer over the existing floor tile if it is firmly adhere to the concrete floor.

7. Will the manufacturer’s installation recommendations govern the installation of the new carpet tile? If not, please publish what the requirements will be. A. use the manufacture’s recommendation’s for installation.

8. Are the stair risers AND treads to be installed? Or just treads? A. just the treads.

9. SOW requires "glue-down" carpet tiles. Please clarify if full-spread, grid pattern, or tile-loc is required or manufacturer’s recommendations supercede all requirements? A. manufacture’s recommendations.

10. SOW requires "edge sealer on all cut edges"...does this mean that all edges of the carpet tile are to be seam-sealed? This should only apply to broadloom carpet. Please clarify. A. NO.