ADDENDUM_3_correct_Bldg_665.pdf

CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE GUQE002360 Page - 1

CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE

June 29, 2015

ISSUED BY:

Horst, Terrill, & Karst Architects, P.A.

900 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 200, Topeka, Kansas 66612

Contact: Zach Snethen (zjs@htkarchitects.net)

Keith Blackburn (rkb@htkarchitects.net)

Tel: 785-266-5373 Fax: 785-266-5270

NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS FOR THE:

Repair Fuel Cell Hangar Bldg 665, Forbes Field Topeka, KS Solicitation Number W912JC-15-R-FMATOC0001 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: USPFO for Kansas

You are instructed to read and note the following described changes, corrections, clarifications, omissions, deletions, additions, approvals and statements pertinent to the Contract Documents. Contract Addendum One is a part of the Contract Bid Documents and Construction Documents and shall govern in the performance of the Work.

ADDENDUM ITEMS TO ADDRESS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

Article 3-01: Revised bid form:

A. Revised bid form attached.

Article 3-02: Clarification:

A. Addendum 2 Item 2-02, G: Liner panel shall be on inside face of hangar doors. Liner panel shall be

20 GA pre-finished material

Article 3-03: Drawing of existing mezzanines:

A. Owner will remove all loose furniture from mezzanines.

B. Contractor responsible to remove: including but not limited to lighting, ceiling system, floor and wall finishes, wall paneling, electrical and data. Existing structure shall remain and integrity of exterior building wall shall remain. The final intent is a clean floor slab of the mezzanine open to the hangar for both mezzanines.

C. East mezzanine stair shall be removed and opening infilled.

D. West mezzanine stair may remain in place but infill opening in top of stairwell similar to east mezzanine. The intent is to permanently prevent access to mezzanine floor.

E. Existing roof structure above mezzanines shall be painted white to match rest of hangar.

Article 3-04: Add Spec Section 078446:

A. Fire resistive joint system shall be used to seal gaps in rated wall and floors and as noted on plans.

Article 3-05: Spec Section 074213:

A. 2.4: Change to Exposed Fastener, Lap Seam Metal Wall Panels B. B: Basis of Design shall be PBR by MBCI or equal mailto:zjs@htkarchitects.net mailto:rkb@htkarchitects.net

CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE GUQE002360 Page - 2

Article 3-06: Spec Section 081113:

A. 2.1, A: Add: 7. Mesker Door

Article 3-07: Spec Section 083416:

A. 2.1, A: Add: DP Industries Inc.

B. 2.4, I: Electronic safety edge controller shall be in hazardous location enclosure. FSIS-25-4A by

Miller Edge Inc. or equal.

C. Safety edges shall be installed on leading edge of doors.

Article 3-08: Add Spec Section 093000:

D. Specification attached for tile on restroom walls.

E. Rooms 113 and 114 shall have 2x2 tile on walls, including showers. Coordinate installation with resinous cove base.

Article 3-09: Spec Section 096723:

A. 2.1, A: Add 4: Techniquex – Diamond Cast Quartz

B. 3.4, A: Clarification. Resinous coating is only on the floor and cove base. No resinous coating on walls.

Article 3-10: Floor finish & Spec Section 096813:

A. Capet shall be Interface, Entropy, Fractals 7206

Article 3-11: Spec Section 099659:

A. 1.4, C: Add: Mock-Up: After the Pre-Application Meeting a mock up shall be installed in rooms 106, 107, and 108 for flooring texture and color. Contractor shall install epoxy in this area first. Once approved by owner and users, the other rooms may be installed. This mock up may be incorporated into the final floor finish.

B. 2.1,D: Traction grit shall match surface texture of Tennant HTS100. Floor installer shall provide actual samples of color and texture.

C. 2.2, A: Add Techniquex

a. Prime Coat: DIAMOND-EPRIME

b. Intermediate Coat: DIAMOND-EPOXY AP

c. Finish Coat: PURE ALIPHATIC CRU

D. 3.3, A: Delete note 4. The epoxy flooring system shall be entirely new. No matching or adjoining existing flooring system.

E. 3.3,A: Add 6: Install rolled radius cove base of epoxy flooring at all concrete and masonry walls and curbs. Concrete curbs around free standing columns shall receive epoxy flooring. Extend epoxy up steel column approximately 8”.

Article 3-12: Spec Section 099123:

A. All new interior walls shall be painted with waterborne latex epoxy.

B. Hangar side of walls of rooms 128, 118,101, 119 shall be painted. South and west walls around room

128 are approximately 20’ tall. All other walls are approximately 16’ tall.

Article 3-13: Add Spec Section 108200:

A. Specification for Toilet accessories attached.

CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE GUQE002360 Page - 3

Article 3-14: Spec Section 211339:

A. Replace section with attached.

Article 3-15: Spec Section 283111:

A. Replace section with attached.

Article 3-16: Spec 321373:

A. 2.1 Joint sealer materials shall be Urexpan NR-300 by Pecora or approved equal to be used at new joint on either side of door track concrete.

B. All existing joints shall have material removed, edges saw cut or sandblasted to virgin concrete for installation of new joint sealant.

C. Joint prep shall follow procedure identified in PART 3.

D. Hot poured sealants are not allowed.

E. Joint prep under abrasion resistant coating shall be coordinated by floor coating subcontractor to a product compatible with floor coating system.

Article 3-17: Drawing AD2 A3101:

A. Delete keynote 108113-3 and box it is pointing to. 2 locations in room 114.

Article 3-18: Keynote 099600 on drawings:

A. Keynote 099600 applies to spec section 099659.

Article 3-19: Drawing A100:

A. Area for new slab: concrete shall be reinforced with 6x6 W2.9xW2.9 WWR.

B. Provide 15 mil vapor under new slab areas. ASTM E 1745 Class A performance.

Article 3-20: Drawing A101:

A. G4 wall type at rooms 104 and 105 are approximately 20’ tall and shall be along the exterior wall.

B. G4 wall in room 112 is approximately 12’ tall.

C. G4 north wall of room 113 is approximately 16’ tall

Article 3-21: A600 Fall Protection System:

A. Design of fall protection system is delegated to system manufacturer.

B. Rigid overhead rails are required. Overhead cable systems are not acceptable.

C. Add acceptable manufacturer: Flexiguard Safe Rail System by Capital Safety

D. Add acceptable manufacturer: FlexRail by Flexible Lifeline Systems

Article 3-22: Drawing S102:

A. Elevated concrete decks shall be reinforced with 6x6 W1.4xW1.4 WWR. Normal weight or light weight concrete may be used.

B. Water tank foundation: Refer to geotechnical report for recommendations on LVC material below tank footing. Note unit pricing for inadequate subgrade removal and replacement on bid form.

CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE GUQE002360 Page - 4

Article 3-23: Sheet ME201 (clarification to addendum # 2):

A. South West AHU shall be labeled #1 and west of the plane shall be labeled AHU #2 and east of the plane shall be labeled AHU #3 and south east of the plane shall be labeled AHU #4. AHU # 2 shall be relocated to Hangar 666 and AHU# 4 shall be relocated to replace AHU #2 (West of the plane).

Reconnect to existing piping, electrical, ductwork, controls, etc…

Article 3-24: Sheet M301:

A. High pressure pipe from hydroblaster to the remote station shall be steel, ASTM A 53 grade B type S and ASTM A106 grade B.

B. Provide 1” fiberglass insulation for all pipes from the hydroblaster to the remote station.

C. Contractor shall provide first year full warranty for the Hydroblaster. After the first year, warranty shall apply per the manufacturer. Contact Hydroblaster to receive the warranty.

Article 3-25: Sheet FP 108:

A. In addition to the hangar AHU to be shut down with the foam and the fire alarm system, also the AHU serving the office space shall also shut down with the foam and fire alarm system. Provide relay and route through fire alarm and foam system for shut down.

Article 3-26: Sheet E301 Thru E303:

A. The counterpoise shall be installed by the lightning protection contractor in lieu of the electrical contractor.

B. Provide # 2/0 copper conductor in lieu of #4/0.

C. The counterpoise shall be 30” deep and 5’ to 8’ away from the building.

D. Contractor shall bore the cable on the south side of the building.

Article 3-27: Sheet FA 101 and FA 102:

A. Connect the combination eye wash/trench shower to the fire alarm system through a relay

4 Pages + Bid Form + 2 drawing + 5 specification sections (078446, 093000, 102800, 211339, 283111)

END OF CONTRACT ADDENDUM THREE

***RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM IS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED ON THE BID FORM***

Solicitation No: W912JC-15-R-FMATOC0001

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TASK ORDER PROPOSAL

W912JC-15-R-FMATOC0001

2 June 2015

OFFERED:

☒Small Business Set-Aside

☐Services Disabled Veteran

Owned

☐8(a) ☐HUBZone

☐Woman Owned ☐EDWOSB

PROJECT TITLE: GUQE 002360 Repair Fuel Cell Hangar, Bldg 665, 190th ARW, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work consists of construction of a renovation of Hangar Bldg 665, Fuel Cell

Shop for the Kansas Air National Guard. Work includes structural steel framing and masonry and concrete work. Building exterior consists of removing and replacing steel frame hangar doors, track and new siding on doors. Interior finishing and related construction including interior partitions, doors, floor and ceiling finishes, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire sprinkler, telecommunication and audio/visual rough-ins.

Project scope will be based upon “Best Value” concept as viewed, evaluated, and selected from the RFP process defined herein and the requirements of the Request for Proposal issued by the USPFO Kansas Contracting Officer.

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT:

☐$25,000 - $100,000

☐$100,000 - $250,000

☐$250,000 - $500,000

☐$500,000 - $1,000,000

☒$1,000,000 - $5,000,000

☐ FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Funds are not presently available for this procurement.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

All Offers are due by 2:00pm, CST, Tuesday, 8 July 15.

Email submissions of proposals WILL be accepted.

Send emails to: linda.j.criss.civ@mail.mil

Facsimile proposals WILL be accepted.

Send Fax to: (785) 274-1642

Hand Deliver Proposals to: USPFO for Kansas, 2737 S. Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66611

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 180 Days, after receipt of Notice to Proceed

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on 10 Jun 15 At 10:00 am, CST at Bldg 670, CE

Classroom, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS. POC Name is Linda Criss, 785 274-1215. Information provided at this site visit as well as answers to questions shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedure relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: All questions and answers must be in writing. Email questions to Linda

J. Criss at linda.j.criss.civ@mail.mil. DO NOT contact engineers or AE as this will only delay receipt of answers. Questions must be received NLT three workdays prior to closing by (noon) on Thursday, 25 June 2015. Answers will be provided with questions, on a non-attribution basis to all eligible MATOC contractors.

BASIS FOR AWARD: (only checked items apply)

☐PRICE ☒PRICE and PAST PERFORMANCE @ equal weight See notes/instructions

☐LPTA See notes/instructions ☐OTHER See notes/instructions

ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the price specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this offering if this offer/quote is accepted by the Government in writing within after the date offers are due. Offers providing less than the number of days specified may not be considered. If no number is specified, 90 days shall apply.

All terms and conditions of the Basic Contract are incorporated in the resulting task order by reference unless otherwise stated.

BRAND NAME and/or SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENTS (Justification documents are attached to this offering)

PART I-PROVISIONS

The Following Provisions if marked [X] are applicable to this task order solicitation

☒ Instructions to Offerors. Alternate Proposal. The government at its option will accept and evaluate alternate proposals; however offerors must also price the project as specified. Alternate proposals should include enough detail for the Government to understand the alternate as well as its benefits. Costs and or credits shall be listed separately. Offerors who do not provide alternate proposals may not be notified in the event the government elects to accept an alternate proposal from another offeror.

☐ FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options applies to this solicitation

☐ DFAR 252.209-7993 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Fiscal Year 2014

Appropriations(DEVIATION 2014-00004) (February 2014)- Complete Certification and return with pricing.

PART II-CLAUSES

THIS PART WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE RESULTING TASK ORDER

All work shall be in strict accordance with the:

☒Plans/Drawings and Specifications dated 4-15-15

☒Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Provisions & Drawings Project Performance dated 4-15-15 and

Basic Contract Section 00800 Special Contract Provisions and Master General Requirements and

Contract Master Specifications

☐Statement of Work (SOW) dated and Basic Contract Section 00800 Special Contract Provisions and

Master General Requirements and Master Specifications

☐Statement of Work (SOW)/Plans and Specifications will be provided under separate cover at or before the Site Visit

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BONDS: In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and

Payment Bonds-Construction, Offerors are reminded that any amount awarded over $30,000 shall require

Payment Bonds and awards exceeding $150,000 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds. All bonds are due no later than 10 days after award.

ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS

(Only applies to awards > $30,000 but < $150,000)

IAW 52.228-13 The following Alternative Payment Methods are applicable:

☐Payment Bond ☐Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) ☐Tripartite Escrow Agreement

☐Certificates of Deposit ☐A Deposit of the type of security listed in FAR 28.204-1 and 28.204-2

WAGE DETERMINATION: Currently, General Decision Number KS150005 Modification No. 1 dated

02/20/2015 KS5 Construction (Building) for Shawnee County; Topeka, KS is applicable to this task order. Rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/KS5.html. However, the current prevailing Wage Determination will be incorporated at the time of award. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor after the closing date of this solicitation, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all

Offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition. If applicable, these Offerors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage

Determination changes. This does not constitute and shall not constitute as discussions if award without discussions is contemplated.

For the purposes of this offering, it is implied that, that any and all parties agree to a Criminal History

Background Check once entered into any contract/task order. Any documents that are provided and found fraudulent to include, but not limited to driver’s licenses, contracting licenses, etc., will result in an arrest and potential termination for default from the contract. All contractors are subject to search in order to obtain entry onto the installation and while working on the installation. Any refusal to submit to a search of their person or vehicle will be deemed as a violent act of aggression against the installation and will be cause for dismissal from the installation and revocation of future privileges and installation access.

PROJECT SAFETY: In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, construction contractors are required to use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-

1-1 To access the manual use the link below http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction is applicable to the resulting task order.

The Following Provisions/Clauses if marked [X] are applicable to this task order solicitation and resulting task order

☒ FAR 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages. If applicable, the following amounts will be applicable to this

TASK ORDER are attached.

http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/KS5.html http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx

☒ FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services

The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense IAW the clause entitled

“Availability and Use of Utility Services” (FAR Clause 52.236-14). The following utilities will be available: will be discussed at site visit on 3 Sep 14.

IF TASK ORDER IS OVER $25,000 FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First

Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) is applicable to this order. The following are the codes needed to accomplish the reporting:

TAS 2100 Agency 2065 or 2085

☒ DFARS 252.236-7006 Cost Limitation (JAN 1997)

(a) Certain items in this solicitation are subject to statutory cost limitations. The limitations are stated in the Schedule.

(b) An offer which does not state separate prices for the items identified in the Schedule as subject to a cost limitation may be considered nonresponsive.

(c) Prices stated in offers for items subject to cost limitations shall include an appropriate apportionment of all costs, direct and indirect, overhead, and profit.

(d) Offers may be rejected which—(1) Are materially unbalanced for the purpose of bringing items within cost limitations; or (2) Exceed the cost limitations, unless the limitations have been waived by the

Government prior to award.

☐ PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL

COMMAND AUTHORITY. (September 2002) This special contract clause is applicable to this task order.

☐ FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item applies to award when option(s) not taken at time of award. The Government reserves the right to award option individual line items at time of basic line item award or after award, but not later than 30 days after initial award.

Performance period upon award of options will not be extended.

☐ AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army National Guard controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army National Guard installations, facilities and controlled access shall complete AT Level I awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

End of clauses/provisions

Point of Contact for this requirement is

//SIGNED//

Linda J. Criss

Attachment: Contracting Officer

Proposal Form, Notes and Provision(s) https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

MATOC PROPOSAL FORM

PROJECT NO AND PROJECT TITLE: GUQE 002360 Repair Fuel Cell Hangar, Bldg 665, 190th ARW, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work consists of construction of a renovation of Hangar Bldg 665, Fuel Cell

Shop for the Kansas Air National Guard. Work includes structural steel framing and masonry and concrete work. Building exterior consists of removing and replacing steel frame hangar doors, track and new siding on doors. Interior finishing and related construction including interior partitions, doors, floor and ceiling finishes, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire sprinkler, telecommunication and audio/visual rough-ins.

Project scope will be based upon “Best Value” concept as viewed, evaluated, and selected from the RFP process defined herein and the requirements of the Request for Proposal issued by the USPFO Kansas

Contracting Officer, as defined herein in accordance with the task order requirements for Repair Fuel Cell

Shop, Bldg 665, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS 66619. This project is for a Firm Fixed Task Order against the

MATOC IDIQ Contract.

Item

Number Description Quantity Unit Amount

0001 Repair Fuel Cell 1 JOB $_____________

Hangar, Bldg 665

Forbes Field, Topeka, KS

ALTERNATE BIDS

A. Work contemplated under various proposed Alternate Bids shall include all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for, or incidental to, completion of all Work under each item.

B. Furnish separate Bids for each Alternate Bid in the space provided on the Proposal Form stating the amount to ADD to the Base Bid in the event of acceptance.

C. Each Alternate Bid proposed shall include all ultimate costs for all omissions, additions, substitutions and adjustments made by all trades and work affected

ALTERNATE BIDS:

Alternate No. 1: 1 JOB

In slab radiant heat system for hangar door track

UNIT PRICE BIDS:

A. Work contemplated under various proposed Unit Pricing shall include all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for, or incidental to, completion of all Work under each item.

B. Furnish separate Bids for each Unit Price in the space provided on the Proposal Form stating the amount to

ADD or DEDUCT to the Base Bid in the event of acceptance.

C. Each Unit Price proposed shall include all ultimate costs for all omissions, additions, substitutions and adjustments made by all trades and work affected

Unit Price No. 1: 1

Rework 300 CY of select zone of existing fill on site to provide required stable subgrade for Water

Tank. Excavation for footings and required LVC material shall remain part of base bid.

Unit Price No. 2: 1

Remove 300 CY of existing fill from site and provide new fill from offsite to provide required stable subgrade for Water Tank. Excavation for footings and required LVC material shall remain part of base bid.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The Offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to this Task Order Solicitation

Amendment No. Date Amendment No. Date

SIGNATURE: COMPANY NAME

Name and title of person authorized to sign Offer Date: ______________________

The following provision(s) marked with an ☒ is/are applicable to this task order: (Contractor is to return signed with offer)

☒ 252.209-7993 R e p r e s e n t a t i o n by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax

Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations.

Include the attached provision in all solicitations that will use funds appropriated by the Department of Defense

Appropriations Act, 2014 and by the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76, Divisions C and J), including solicitations for the acquisition of commercial items under FAR part 12.

REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY

OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW—FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATIONS

(DEVIATION 2014-OO0009) (FEB 2014)

(a) In accordance with sections 8113 and 8114 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014, and sections 414 and 415 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76, Divisions C and J), none of the funds made available by those divisions (including Military Construction funds) may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the

Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability,

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

NOTES:

Note: In the event the Government does not award a contract pursuant to this solicitation within 60 calendar days after receipt of proposals (sixty days if no other number is provided) and award will be made without discussions, the following will apply:

The Government reserves the right to (1) allow offerors to extend their acceptance period or if that is not acceptable (2) will allow offerors to make an adjustment in their price proposals to allow pricing adjustments caused by fluctuating construction material market conditions. The Contracting Officer will notify Offerors, normally by electronic mail (email) of a common closing date for receipt of the adjusted price proposals. No additional proposal revisions will be allowed under these conditions. This does not constitute and shall not be construed as discussions.

In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor after the closing date of this solicitation, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition. If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage Determination changes. This does not constitute and shall not be construed as discussions if award without discussions is contemplated.

Note: Offerors are reminded that unlike the bid process, the request for quotation process is not public. No information will be released until an award decision is made. All contractors submitting an offer will be notified, via email of the award results.

Note: The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award the delivery order without discussions with offerors

(except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; negotiate with any or all offerors; award a contract to other than the offeror submitting the highest technically rated; and award contracts to offerors submitting a proposal determined by the

Government to be the most advantageous (best value) to the Government in accordance with the factors stated above.

190th Kansas Air National Guard Repair Fuel Cell Hangar Building 665 GUQE 002360

FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 078446 - 1

SECTION 078446 - FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes fire-resistive joint systems for the following:

1. Floor-to-wall joints.

2. Head-of-wall joints.

3. Wall-to-wall joints.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping" for systems installed in openings in walls and floors with and without penetrating items.

2. Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants" for non-fire-resistive joint sealants.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Provide fire-resistive joint systems that are produced and installed to resist spread of fire according to requirements indicated, resist passage of smoke and other gases, and maintain original fire-resistance rating of assembly in which fire-resistive joint systems are installed.

B. Joint Systems in and between Fire-Resistance-Rated Constructions: Provide systems with assembly ratings equaling or exceeding the fire-resistance ratings of construction that they join, and with movement capabilities and L-ratings indicated as determined by UL 2079.

1. Load-bearing capabilities as determined by evaluation during the time of test.

C. For fire-resistive systems exposed to view, provide products with flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, as determined per ASTM E 84.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: For each fire-resistive joint system, show each kind of construction condition in which joints are installed; also show relationships to adjoining construction. Include fire-resistive joint system design designation of testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction that demonstrates compliance with requirements for each condition indicated.

1. Submit documentation, including illustrations, from a qualified testing and inspecting agency that is applicable to each fire-resistive joint system configuration for construction and penetrating items.

C. Product Certificates: For each type of fire-resistive joint system, signed by product manufacturer.

D. Qualification Data: For Installer.

FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 078446 - 2

E. Evaluation Reports: Evidence of fire-resistive joint systems' compliance with ICBO ES AC30, from the

ICBO Evaluation Service.

F. Research/Evaluation Reports: For each type of fire-resistive joint system.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A firm that has been approved by FMG according to FMG 4991, "Approval of

Firestop Contractors."

B. Installation Responsibility: Assign installation of through-penetration firestop systems and fire-resistive joint systems in Project to a single qualified installer.

C. Source Limitations: Obtain fire-resistive joint systems, for each kind of joint and construction condition indicated, through one source from a single manufacturer.

D. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide fire-resistive joint systems that comply with the following requirements and those specified in Part 1 "Performance Requirements" Article:

1. Fire-resistance tests are performed by a qualified testing and inspecting agency. A qualified testing and inspecting agency is UL or another agency performing testing and follow-up inspection services for fire-resistive joint systems acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Fire-resistive joint systems are identical to those tested per methods indicated in Part 1

"Performance Requirements" Article and comply with the following:

a. Fire-resistive joint system products bear classification marking of qualified testing and inspecting agency.

b. Fire-resistive joint systems correspond to those indicated by referencing system designations of the qualified testing and inspecting agency.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver fire-resistive joint system products to Project site in original, unopened containers or packages with qualified testing and inspecting agency's classification marking applicable to Project and with intact and legible manufacturers' labels identifying product and manufacturer, date of manufacture, lot number, shelf life, curing time, and mixing instructions for multicomponent materials.

B. Store and handle materials for fire-resistive joint systems to prevent their deterioration or damage due to moisture, temperature changes, contaminants, or other causes.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install fire-resistive joint systems when ambient or substrate temperatures are outside limits permitted by fire-resistive joint system manufacturers or when substrates are wet due to rain, frost, condensation, or other causes.

B. Ventilate fire-resistive joint systems per manufacturer's written instructions by natural means or, if this is inadequate, forced-air circulation.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate construction of joints to ensure that fire-resistive joint systems are installed according to specified requirements.

FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 078446 - 3

B. Coordinate sizing of joints to accommodate fire-resistive joint systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the fire-resistive joint systems indicated for each application in the Fire-Resistive Joint System Schedule at the end of Part 3.

1. 3M Fire Protection Products

2. Hilti, USA

3. Inpro, Corp – Fire Line 520

2.2 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS

A. Compatibility: Provide fire-resistive joint systems that are compatible with joint substrates, under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by fire-resistive joint system manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

B. Accessories: Provide components of fire-resistive joint systems, including primers and forming materials, that are needed to install fill materials and to comply with Part 1 "Performance Requirements"

Article. Use only components specified by fire-resistive joint system manufacturer and approved by the qualified testing and inspecting agency for systems indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for joint configurations, substrates, and other conditions affecting performance of work.

1. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Surface Cleaning: Clean joints immediately before installing fire-resistive joint systems to comply with fire-resistive joint system manufacturer's written instructions and the following requirements:

1. Remove from surfaces of joint substrates foreign materials that could interfere with adhesion of fill materials.

2. Clean joint substrates to produce clean, sound surfaces capable of developing optimum bond with fill materials. Remove loose particles remaining from cleaning operation.

3. Remove laitance and form-release agents from concrete.

B. Priming: Prime substrates where recommended in writing by fire-resistive joint system manufacturer using that manufacturer's recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto exposed surfaces.

C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape to prevent fill materials of fire-resistive joint system from contacting adjoining surfaces that will remain exposed on completion of Work and that would otherwise be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by cleaning methods used to remove smears from fire-resistive joint system materials. Remove tape as soon as possible without disturbing fire-resistive joint system's seal with substrates or damaging adjoining surfaces.

3.3 INSTALLATION

FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS 078446 - 4

A. General: Install fire-resistive joint systems to comply with Part 1 "Performance Requirements" Article and fire-resistive joint system manufacturer's written installation instructions for products and applications indicated.

B. Install forming/packing/backing materials and other accessories of types required to support fill materials during their application and in position needed to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths required to achieve fire ratings indicated.

C. Install fill materials for fire-resistive joint systems by proven techniques to produce the following results:

1. Fill voids and cavities formed by openings and forming/packing/backing materials as required to achieve fire-resistance ratings indicated.

2. Apply fill materials so they contact and adhere to substrates formed by joints.

3. For fill materials that will remain exposed after completing Work, finish to produce smooth, uniform surfaces that are flush with adjoining finishes.

3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTING

A. Clean off excess fill materials adjacent to joints as Work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by fire-resistive joint system manufacturers and that do not damage materials in which openings occur.

B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure fire-resistive joint systems are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. If damage or deterioration occurs despite such protection, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated fire-resistive joint systems immediately and install new materials to produce fire-resistive joint systems complying with specified requirements.

3.5 FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEM SCHEDULE

A. Designation System for Joints in or between Fire-Resistance-Rated Constructions: Provide alphanumeric systems listed in UL's "Fire Resistance Directory" under Product Category XHBN.

B. Floor-to-Wall Fire-Resistive Joint Systems:

1. UL-Classified Systems: As recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.

2. Assembly Rating: 1 hour and 2 hours as indicated on Drawings.

3. Nominal Joint Width: As indicated.

4. Movement Capabilities: Class I - 100 percent.

C. Head-of-Wall Fire-Resistive Joint Systems:

1. UL-Classified Systems: As recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.

2. Assembly Rating: 1 hour and 2 hours as indicated on Drawings.

3. Nominal Joint Width: As indicated.

4. Movement Capabilities: Class I - 100 percent.

D. Wall-to-Wall Fire-Resistive Joint Systems:

1. UL-Classified Systems: As recommended by manufacturer for application indicated.

2. Assembly Rating: 1 hour and 2 hours as indicated on Drawings.

3. Nominal Joint Width: As indicated.

4. Movement Capabilities: Class I - 100 percent.

END OF SECTION 078446

TILING 09 3000 - 1

SECTION 09 3000 - TILING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Ceramic tile.

2. Metal edge strips

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants" for sealing of expansion, contraction, control, and isolation joints in tile surfaces.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Definitions in the ANSI A108 series of tile installation standards and in ANSI A137.1 apply to

Work of this Section unless otherwise specified.

B. ANSI A108 Series: ANSI A108.01, ANSI A108.02, ANSI A108.5, ANSI A108.10, and ANSI A108.17, which are contained in "American National Standard Specifications for Installation of Ceramic Tile."

C. Module Size: Actual tile size plus joint width indicated.

D. Face Size: Actual tile size, excluding spacer lugs.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: Show locations of each type of tile and tile pattern. Show widths, details, and locations of expansion, contraction, control, and isolation joints in tile substrates and finished tile surfaces.

C. Samples for Verification:

1. Full-size units of each type and composition of tile and for each color and finish required.

2. Metal edge strips in 6-inch (150-mm) lengths.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

TILING 09 3000 - 2

B. Master Grade Certificates: For each shipment, type, and composition of tile, signed by tile manufacturer and Installer.

C. Product Certificates: For each type of product, signed by product manufacturer.

D. Material Test Reports: For each tile-setting and -grouting product.

1.6 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match and are from same production runs as products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Tile and Trim Units: Furnish quantity of full-size units equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.

2. Grout: Furnish quantity of grout equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, and color indicated.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations for Tile: Obtain tile of each type and color or finish from one source or producer.

1. Obtain tile of each type and color or finish from same production run and of consistent quality in appearance and physical properties for each contiguous area.

B. Source Limitations for Setting and Grouting Materials: Obtain ingredients of a uniform quality for each mortar, adhesive, and grout component from one manufacturer and each aggregate from one source or producer.

C. Source Limitations for Other Products: Obtain each of the following products specified in this Section from a single manufacturer for each product:

1. Joint sealants.

2. Metal edge strips.

D. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at location determined by Contracting Officer.

1. Review requirements in ANSI A108.01 for substrates and for preparation by other trades.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use. Comply with requirements in ANSI A137.1 for labeling tile packages.

B. Store tile and cementitious materials on elevated platforms, under cover, and in a dry location.

C. Store aggregates where grading and other required characteristics can be maintained and contamination can be avoided.

D. Store liquid materials in unopened containers and protected from freezing.

TILING 09 3000 - 3

E. Handle tile that has temporary protective coating on exposed surfaces to prevent coated surfaces from contacting backs or edges of other units. If coating does contact bonding surfaces of tile, remove coating from bonding surfaces before setting tile.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install tile until construction in spaces is complete and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated in referenced standards and manufacturer's written instructions.

1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match and are from same production runs as products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Tile: Furnish quantity of full-size units equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, color, pattern, and size indicated.

2. Grout: Furnish quantity of grout equal to 3 percent of amount installed for each type, composition, and color indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. ANSI Ceramic Tile Standard: Provide tile that complies with ANSI A137.1 for types, compositions, and other characteristics indicated.

1. Provide tile complying with Standard grade requirements unless otherwise indicated.

B. ANSI Standards for Tile Installation Materials: Provide materials complying with ANSI A108.02, ANSI standards referenced in other Part 2 articles, ANSI standards referenced by TCA installation methods specified in tile installation schedules, and other requirements specified.

C. Factory Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations within ranges, blend tile in factory and package so tile units taken from one package show same range in colors as those taken from other packages and match approved Samples.

D. Mounting: For factory-mounted tile, provide back- or edge-mounted tile assemblies as standard with manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

1. Where tile is indicated for installation in wet areas, do not use back- or edge-mounted tile assemblies unless tile manufacturer specifies in writing that this type of mounting is suitable for installation indicated and has a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Factory-Applied Temporary Protective Coating: Where indicated under tile type, protect exposed surfaces of tile against adherence of mortar and grout by precoating with continuous film of petroleum paraffin wax, applied hot. Do not coat unexposed tile surfaces.

2.2 TILE PRODUCTS

TILING 09 3000 - 4

A. Glazed porcelain tile.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide, or comparable American made product if approved by Contracting Officer prior to bidding.

a. American Olean, Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

b. Dal-Tile International Inc. Division of Dal-Tile International Inc.

c. United States Ceramic Tile Company

2. Product: Glazed Wall tile. Standard grade conforming to ANSI A137.1, porcelain type, glazed face, with cushion edges, factory back-mounted.

a. Composition: Glazed face with cushion edges.

b. Module Size: 2 by 2 inches

c. Thickness: 1/4 inch

d. Special Shapes:

1) Bullnose

2) Bullnose corner

e. Surface: Glazed finish. Gloss and satin finish

f. Tile Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

g. Grout Color: As selected by Contracting Officer from manufacturer's full range.

h. Grout Size: 3/32”

i. Allow for 2 colors from Price group 2 and once color from price group 3

2.3 SETTING MATERIALS

A. Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thin Set): ANSI A118.4.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product by one of the following:

a. Bonsal American; an Oldcastle company.

b. C-Cure.

c. Custom Building Products.

d. Laticrete International, Inc.

e. MAPEI Corporation.

f. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. Provide prepackaged, dry-mortar mix containing dry, redispersible, vinyl acetate or acrylic additive to which only water must be added at Project site.

3. For wall applications, provide mortar that complies with requirements for nonsagging mortar in addition to the other requirements in ANSI A118.4.

2.4 GROUT MATERIALS

A. Modified Tile Grout: ANSI A118.3.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product from one of the following manufacturers:

TILING 09 3000 - 5

a. Bostik.; TruColor, pre-mixed grout (Basis of Design).

b. Laticrete International, Inc., Quartzlock

c. MAPEI Corporation.

d. TEC; a subsidiary of H. B. Fuller Company.

2. Type: Water-based, urethane grout.

3. Product shall contain integral grout sealer.

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Trowelable Underlayments and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer of tile-setting materials for installations indicated.

B. Metal Edge Strips:

1. Edge-Protection Profile for Walls:

a. Schuluter-Jolly

1) 3/8” profile

2) Satin anodized aluminum

C. Temporary Protective Coating: Product indicated below that is formulated to protect exposed surfaces of tile against adherence of mortar and grout; compatible with tile, mortar, and grout products; and easily removable after grouting is completed without damaging grout or tile.

1. Grout release in form of manufacturer's standard proprietary liquid coating that is specially formulated and recommended for use as temporary protective coating for tile.

D. Tile Cleaner: A neutral cleaner capable of removing soil and residue without harming tile and grout surfaces, specifically approved for materials and installations indicated by tile and grout manufacturers.

2.6 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

A. Polyethylene membrane, 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick, with polypropylene fleece laminated on both sides, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the “American national standard specifications for load bearing, bonded, waterproof membranes for thin-set ceramic tile and dimension stone installation

A118.10,” and is listed by cUPC®, and is evaluated by ICC-ES.

1. Schuluter-KERDI

2. Install in shower area.

2.7 MIXING MORTARS AND GROUT

A. Mix mortars and grouts to comply with referenced standards and mortar and grout manufacturers' written instructions.

B. Add materials, water, and additives in accurate proportions.

C. Obtain and use type of mixing equipment, mixer speeds, mixing containers, mixing time, and other procedures to produce mortars and grouts of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for installations indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

TILING 09 3000 - 6

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions where tile will be installed, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of installed tile.

1. Verify that substrates for setting tile are firm, dry, clean, free of coatings that are incompatible with tile-setting materials including curing compounds and other substances that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone; and comply with flatness tolerances required by ANSI A108.01 for installations indicated.

2. Verify that installation of grounds, anchors, recessed frames, electrical and mechanical units of work, and similar items located in or behind tile has been completed.

3. Verify that joints and cracks in tile substrates are coordinated with tile joint locations; if not coordinated, adjust joint locations in consultation with Contracting Officer.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in concrete substrates for tile floors installed with thin-set mortar with trowelable leveling and patching compound specifically recommended by tile-setting material manufacturer.

B. Blending: For tile exhibiting color variations, verify that tile has been factory blended and packaged so tile units taken from one package show same range of colors as those taken from other packages and match approved Samples. If not factory blended, either return to manufacturer or blend tiles at Project site before installing.

C. Field-Applied Temporary Protective Coating: If indicated under tile type or needed to prevent grout from staining or adhering to exposed tile surfaces, precoat them with continuous film of temporary protective coating, taking care not to coat unexposed tile surfaces.

3.3 TILE INSTALLATION

A. Comply with TCA's "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation" for TCA installation methods specified in tile installation schedules.