project manual for transportation dispatcher offices flooring
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project manual for transportation dispatcher offices flooring
PROJECT MANUAL FOR TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AUGUSTA, GEORGIA PROJECT NO. P2016-011 Prepared By Department of Maintenance and Facilities Benton O. Starks, Senior Director of Facilities Services Richmond County Board of Education 1781 Fifteenth Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 ___________________________________ JUNE 15, 2016 RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 2of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 INDEX OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PROJECT NO. P2016-011 PROJECT NAME: TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT 1. Specifications, bound herein, in the following order: Division 1 GENERAL Section Title A Invitation to Bid B C Proposal Form Standard Terms and Conditions D Index to General Requirements F List of Specifications and Drawings E G H. Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 General Requirements Specifications Attachment “1”, Attachment “2”and Attachment “3” NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 3of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 Division 9 096513 096519 096813 Resilient Base & Accessories Resilient Tile Flooring Tile Carpeting Division 11 NON-APPLICABLE Division 10 Division 12 Division 13 Division 14 Division 15 Division 16 NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE NON-APPLICABLE RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 4of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Proposals from contractors will be received for TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT PROJECT NO. P2016-011 by the Richmond County Board of Education, Augusta, Georgia, (herein after referred to as “Richmond County School System”, “RCSS” or “Owner”) at the address below until 3:00 P.M. local time, Wednesday, JULY 13, 2016. Drawings, project manual and bidding documents on this work may be obtained at the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County School System, 1781 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 737-7189. Bidding documents will be faxed or emailed. Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after time has been called on the date of opening. The Richmond County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. BID LIST: The Richmond County School System maintains a bid list for many categories that are let for bid each year. Please contact Ms. Cecilia Perkins in the Business Office at (706) 826-1298 or at perkice@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us if you need additional information concerning our bid list. Bids shall be submitted and addressed to: Dr. Angela D. Pringle, Superintendent of Schools Richmond County Board of Education 864 Broad Street Augusta Georgia 30901 c/o Mr. C. Gene Spires, Controller SECTION A RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 5of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 SECTION B – BID FORM Richmond County School System 864 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 DATE RE: TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT PROJECT NO. P2016-011 Richmond County School System Gentlemen: B-01 Having carefully examined the project specifications entitled TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFIRBISHMENT PROJECT NO. P2016-011, Richmond County School System, Augusta, Georgia, and the drawing(s) of the same title numbered similarly; and Addendum (a) No. (s) ____________, as well as, visiting the site of proposed construction and verifying the conditions affecting the work, the undersigned proposes to furnish all services, labor and materials called for by said items for the entire work in accordance with their content for the sum of: Which sum hereinafter called the “Base Bid” Dollars ($ ) B-02 For and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees that this proposal may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for the opening of bids but shall remain open for acceptance for a period of thirty-five (35) days following such time. B-03 In case they be notified in writing by mail, telegraph, or delivery of the acceptance of this proposal within thirty-five (35) days after the time set for the opening of bids, the undersigned agrees to execute within ten (10) days, a contract (Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Owner, Form No. 418) for the work for the above stated compensation. B-04 The undersigned agrees to commence actual physical work within fifteen (15) days upon receiving the notice-to proceed by the Owner and to complete within thirty (30) days of written final acceptance. RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 6of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS To accompany bids submitted for , Augusta, GA Name of Bidder: Business Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: When Organized: When Incorporated: Type of Business: General Contractor Subcontractor Other Credit available for this contract: Contracts now in hand $ $ Plan of organization (Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation) The Bidder has never refused to sign a contract at the original bid. (True ) (False ) The Bidder has never been declared in default on a contract. (True ) (False ) By signing this document, I (the bidder) certify that the flooring and installation of flooring, under this company's name, is my primary means of business or employment. Remarks: (The above statements must be subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public). Date Firm Name Title By (Notary Public) RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 7of 40 B-05 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 The foregoing statement of qualifications is submitted under oath. Respectfully submitted, Name Address By Title The full names and addresses of persons and firms interested in the foregoing bids as principals are as follows: The legal name of the bidder is: B-6 The bidder submits, for consideration of the Richmond County Board of Education, the following list of subcontractors and material suppliers he intends to use. (a) (b) SECTION B RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 8of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS The contract documents contain all the provisions required for the execution of the project. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Owner shall not affect the risk or obligations assumed by the contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over execution of the project shall apply to the contract throughout. 1) TIME AND PLACE: Bids will be received by the Richmond County Board of Education until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901. 2) LATE BIDS AND PROPOSALS: Regardless of cause, late bids and proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from bid consideration. It shall be solely the contractor’s risk to ensure delivery at the designated office by the designated time. Late bids and proposals will not be opened and may be returned to the contractor. 3) PROPOSAL FORM: Bids must be made on the required bid form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in with ink or typewritten and the b id form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Proposal Form is required. 4) 5) SEALED BID REQUIREMENT: Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Dr. Angela D. Pringle, Superintendent of Schools, Richmond County Board of Education, c/o Mr. C. Gene Spires, Controller, 864 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Each bid must be plainly marked on the outside “TRANSPORTATION dispatcher offices flooring refurbishment PROJECT NO. P2016-011” and the envelope must bear on the outside the name and complete address of the vendor. NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimate quantities in the bid schedule by a review of provided drawings and/or specifications including any addenda. After bids have been submitted, the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done. Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the contract documents. The failure or omission of any bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid. SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 9of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 6) MANUFACTURER’S NAME AND MODEL NUMBER: Manufacturer’s name and product model numbers listed in these specifications shall be used to establish minimum quality and design features which are acceptable. Unless so specified, similar products of other reputable manufacturers will be acceptable, provided it is determined to the satisfaction of the Senior Director of Maintenance and Facilities or his designated representative. The final determination shall rest solely with the Board of Education of Richmond County. 7) TECHNICAL DATA INFORMATION: If you are bidding a manufacturer or product other than the specified brand, you must submit current technical data information on the item in order to qualify for bid consideration. Each sealed package containing the technical data information must bear the complete name and address of the submitting vendor. 8) MATERIAL SUPPLIERS: The successful bidder must supply the names and addresses of material suppliers when requested to do so by the Owner. 9) CERTIFICATION: The Richmond County School System may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. The School System reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Board that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work. 10) WARRANTY: The successful vendor will provide in writing to the Richmond County School System, marked to the attention of Mr. Benton O. Starks, Senior Director of Facility Services, 1781 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, a warranty to replace or repair at no expense to the Richmond County School System any or all items found to be defective in materials, workmanship or damage in shipment for a period of one year from date of acceptance by the Richmond County School System. If there is a standard warranty for a period of longer than one (1) year, then it will be provided in lieu of the above. 11) INSURANCE: The contractor will be required to carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, Contractor’s Protective Liability Insurance, and Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance, Personal Injury, including death limits of $300,000 for each person and $500,000 for each accident; Property Damage limits of $100,000 for each accident and $300,000 for aggregate of operations. Certificates of Insurance must be sent to the School System prior to commencement of work, with the Richmond County Board of Education to be named as additional insured on public liability insurance for personal injury and property damage. SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 10of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 12) REJECTION OF BIDS: The Richmond County School System reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any and all bids received, to waive technicalities, or to negotiate any term(s) or provision(s) of such proposals as meet the requirements and specifications of this Bid Package, such rejection, waiver, or negotiation to be accomplished in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the Richmond County School System. The Richmond County School System also reserves the right to be the sole judge of the suitability of any and all bids for use by the school system. The Richmond County School System reserves the right to reject or otherwise disregard, in whole or in part, any ambiguous bids or bids which are uncertain as to terms or compliance with specifications. A conditional or qualified bid is subject to rejection. 13) RIGHT TO RE-BID: The Richmond County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all quotations, to omit any items called for or to accept the bid deemed best for the School System. 14) NON WITHDRAWAL PERIOD: Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days from date of bid opening. 15) STATE-MANDATED WALK AWAY PROVISION: In the event a contract is awarded for more than one year: 202-2-506 (b) (1) “Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-2-506, notwithstanding any other provision herein this contract shall terminate absolutely and without further obligation on behalf of the School System at the close of each calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each successive calendar year for which it may be renewed provided thirty (30) days prior written notice is given by the School System to the vendor prior to the end of such calendar year. In addition, this contract shall terminate immediately and absolutely at such time that appropriated and otherwise obligated funds are no longer available to satisfy the obligation of the School System under the contract. This contract shall be deemed to obligate the School System for the sums payable during the calendar year the agreement was executed or in the event of a renewal by the School System for those sums payable at the end of any renewed calendar year. The contract shall be deemed to have been automatically renewed for each applicable calendar year, not to exceed the initial term of contract, unless positive action is taken by the School System to terminate such contract herein as set forth.” SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 11of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 16) JURISDICTION AND VENUE: “This contract shall be governed and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, Richmond County. Venue and jurisdiction will be that of a court of competent jurisdiction in Richmond County, Georgia. 17) CANCELLATION: In the event at any time during the contract period the vendor cannot provide acceptable products or services, the Richmond County Board of Education reserves the right to make other temporary arrangements for the completion of this scope of work. 18) DUTY TO PROTECT: The Contractor (or Vendor) shall not knowingly send any employee, agent or subcontractor personnel who is a registered sex offender or who has been convicted of sexual abuse to any school building or school property when students are attending school or a school related activity. The Contractor (or Vendor) shall make periodic criminal history record inquiries as authorized by O.C.G.A. §35-3-34, as now written, or here-after amended; or allowed by all or any other laws allowing such inquiry, to identify these persons who have been convicted of sexual abuse or any other act which would require such person to be entered into a national or state sexual offender registry. For the purpose of this policy, the term periodic shall mean that the criminal history record inquiries shall be made current upon the awarding of a successful bid on contract and checked no less than annually during the duration of the contract. See ATTACHMENT “1” for Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form. 19) E-VERIFY: The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of A.R.S. § 414401. a. The Contractor warrants compliance with all Federal immigration laws and regulations relating to employees and warrants its compliance with Section A.R.S. § 23-214, Subsection A. (That subsection reads: “After December 31, 2007, every employer, after hiring an employee, shall verify the employment eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program.) b. A breach of a warranty regarding compliance with immigration laws and regulations shall be deemed a material breach of the contract and the Contractor may be subject to penalties up to and including termination of the contract. c. The Owner retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any employee who works on the contract to ensure that the Contractor or its subcontractor(s) is/are complying with the foregoing warranty under paragraph (a). See ATTACHMENT “2” for E-Verify Affidavit Form. SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 12of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 20) SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT: Bidder shall post notice and prohibit employees from using or displaying tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, while the employee is on duty at the assigned location. There shall be no use of any tobacco products on any property of the Richmond County School System. 21) AWARD METHOD: Proposal acceptance shall be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting specifications and the general overall value received. 22) TIME OF THE ESSENCE: Failure of the successful vendor to perform contracted service or deliver the merchandise within the required time shall constitute a material breach of contract. If a breach occurs, the vendor may be responsible for any damages the school system incurs and may be removed from the Richmond County School System’s bid list. Any of t h e 23) CONDITIONS A L L O WI N G FOR R EM O V A L FROM B I D LI S T: followin g conditions, depending on severity, may cause removal from the bid list and claims for damages: a. Failure to meet performance guaranties b. Failure to meet warranty requirements c. Failure to meet time limitations d. Attempt to deliver substitutions e. Failure to make timely deliveries f. Failure to post bid bonds g. Failure to comply with the terms of the contract because of a misquote other than an obvious typing error or obvious low or high bids 24) BID LIST: The Richmond County School System maintains a bid list for many categories that are let for bid each year. Please contact Cecilia Perkins in the Business Office at (706) 826-1298 if you have questions concerning the bid list. 25) TAX EXEMPT: The Richmond County School System is exempt for State sales taxes. Bid prices shall exclude Federal or State taxes that can be eliminated in sales to public school systems in the state of Georgia. 26) QUESTIONS, REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION, OR INTERPRETATIONS REGARDING THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: All communications concerning this request for proposal must be submitted in writing by fax or electronic mail to: Richmond County School System Attn: Ms. Cecilia Perkins Business Office 864 Broad Street, 4th Floor Augusta, Georgia 30901 Fax #706-826-4612 Email: perkice@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 13of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 Only written questions submitted by fax or email will be accepted. No response other than what is written and distributed by the Maintenance and Facilities Office will be binding upon the Richmond County School System. Originating departments may be called upon for clarification in their area of expertise at the discretion of the Business Office. Written responses to questions, requests for clarification, or interpretations will be furnished to all participating vendors. All requests for clarification or interpretations must be submitted to the Business Office on or before the close of business July 1, 2016 5:00 P.M. 27) ADDENDUMS: In the event an addendum becomes necessary, it will originate in the Business Office and will be distributed by fax or email to all participating vendors. Any addenda issued during the time of the request for proposal should be acknowledged by the participating vendor and attached to their response form. 28) INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS: All information received from vendors shall be subject to inspection once the bid is awarded under Georgia Public Records Act. SECTION C RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 14of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 INDEX TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Summary of Work 2. Submittals 3. Contractor Use of Premises 4. Use of Existing Building 5. Full Owner Occupancy 6. Tobacco Use 7. Certificate of Substantial Completion 8. Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form 9. E-Verify Affidavit SECTION D RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 15of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF WORK: The Work Shall Consist of: TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT PROJECT NO. P2016-011, 2950 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906. Remove existing carpet and base, install new carpet tiles and base. Contractor is responsible for properly disposing of all removed materials. Contractor shall be responsible for moving and reinstalling any loose furniture or cabinetry AS PER EXISTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS, IN A TIMELY MANNER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES HEREIN PROVIDED as prepared by the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County School System, Benton O. Starks, Senior Director of Facility Services, dated JUNE 15, 2016. 2. SUBMITTALS: a) Color sample for carpet tile and base. 3. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES: a) Limit use of the premises to construction activities in areas indicated. b) Allow for owner occupancy and use by the public. c) Confine operations to areas within contract limits indicated. Portions of the site beyond areas in which FLOORING INSTALLATION operations are indicated are not to be disturbed. d) Keep driveways and entrances clear at all times. e) Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials f) Schedule deliveries to eliminate requirements for storage of materials. 4. USE OF EXISTING BUILDING: Maintain the existing building in a weather tight condition throughout work to be performed. The contractor shall repair damage caused by operations (such as damage to walls, floor, etc.). Take precautions as necessary to protect the building and occupants during the work period. 5. FULL OWNER OCCUPANCY: a) The Owner may occupy the site and existing building during execution of work. Contractor will cooperate with the Owner to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. b) Work is to be performed in a manner so as not to interfere with the Owner's operations. This means that some work may have to be performed over the weekend, at the contractor's expense. SECTION E RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 16of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 6. TOBACCO USE: There shall be no use of any tobacco products on property of the Richmond County School System. 7. SEX OFFENDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM: Offender Acknowledgement Form. Complete ATTACHMENT “1” Sex 8. E-VERIFY: Complete ATTACHMENT “2” E-Verify Affidavit. SECTION E RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 17of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS A. List of Attached Specifications 096513 096519 096813 B. Resilient Base & Accessories Resilient Tile Flooring Tile Carpeting and Base List of Attached Drawings/Specifications Flooring Refurbishment Plan – Transportation Dispatcher Offices– Attachment 3 SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 18of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 SECTION G DIVISION 9 – FINISHES SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES 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. 2. Resilient base. Resilient molding accessories. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 09 Section "Resilient Tile Flooring" for resilient floor tile. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A.Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of product indicated. C. Samples for Verification: For each type of product indicated, in manufacturer's standard-size Samples but not less than 12 inches (300 mm) long, of each resilient product color, texture, and pattern required. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A.Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency. 1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm. B. Mockups: Provide resilient products with mockups specified in other Sections. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 19of 40 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. 1.6 Store resilient products and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (30 deg C). PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 75 deg F (24 deg C), in spaces to receive resilient products during the following time periods: 1. 2. 3. 48 hours before installation. During installation. 48 hours after installation. B. Until Substantial Completion, maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (30 deg C). C. Install resilient products after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. 1.7 A. EXTRA MATERIALS Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Furnish not less than 10 linear feet (3 linear m) for every 500 linear feet (150 linear m) or fraction thereof, of each type, color, pattern, and size of resilient product installed. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 RESILIENT BASE A. Resilient Base: 1. Basis of Design: (RES-1) Johnsonite, 4” Traditional cove base, 120’ coils, 1/8” thickness, Color: Owner Approved SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 20of 40 2. Other Approved Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. B. Allstate Rubber Corp.; Stoler Industries. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Burke Mercer Flooring Products; Division of Burke Industries, Inc. Endura Rubber Flooring; Division of Burke Industries, Inc. Estrie Products International; American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd. Flexco, Inc. Johnsonite. Mondo Rubber International, Inc. Musson, R. C. Rubber Co. PRF USA, Inc. Roppe Corporation, USA. VPI, LLC; Floor Products Division. Resilient Base Standard: ASTM F 1861. 1. 2. 3. C. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 Material Requirement: Type TP (rubber, thermoplastic). Manufacturing Method: Group I (solid, homogeneous). Style: Cove (base with toe). Minimum Thickness: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). D. Height: 4 inches (102 mm). E. Lengths: Coils in manufacturer's standard length. F. Outside Corners: Job formed or preformed. G. Inside Corners: Job formed or preformed. H. Colors and Patterns: Owner Approval. 2.2 A. RESILIENT MOLDING ACCESSORY Resilient Molding Accessory: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. Burke Mercer Flooring Products; Division of Burke Industries, Inc. Flexco, Inc. Johnsonite. R.C.A. Rubber Company (The). Roppe Corporation, USA. VPI, LLC; Floor Products Division. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 21of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 B. Description: Carpet edge for glue-down applications, Nosing for resilient floor covering, Reducer strip for resilient floor covering, Joiner for tile and carpet, Transition strips. C. Material: Rubber. D. Profile and Dimensions: As selected by Architect/Owner Representative from full range of manufacturer’s products. E. Colors and Patterns: As selected by Architect from full range of industry colors. 2.3 INSTALLATION MATERIALS A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer for applications indicated. B. Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit resilient products and substrate conditions indicated. 1. Use adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24): a. b. C. Cove Base Adhesives: Not more than 50 g/L. Rubber Floor Adhesives: Not more than 60 g/L. Metal Edge Strips: Extruded aluminum with mill finish of width shown, of height required to protect exposed edges of tiles, and in maximum available lengths to minimize running joints. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. B. Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other requirements specified in other Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere with adhesion of resilient products. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 22of 40 3.2 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 PREPARATION A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of resilient products. B. Concrete Substrates for Resilient Stair Treads, Tiles, and Accessories: Prepare according to ASTM F 710. 1. 2. 3. 4. Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use solvents. Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Moisture Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer and as follows. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing. a. b. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with installation only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of 3 lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m) in 24 hours. Perform relative humidity test using in situ probes, ASTM F 2170. Proceed with installation only after substrates have maximum 75 percent relative humidity level measurement. C. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching compound and remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and smooth substrate. D. Do not install resilient products until they are same temperature as the space where they are to be installed. 1. E. 3.3 Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before installation. RESILIENT BASE INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing resilient base. B. Apply resilient base to walls, columns, pilasters, casework and cabinets in toe spaces, and other permanent fixtures in rooms and areas where base is required. C. Install resilient base in lengths as long as practicable without gaps at seams and with tops of adjacent pieces aligned. D. Tightly adhere resilient base to substrate throughout length of each piece, with base in continuous contact with horizontal and vertical substrates. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 23of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 E. Do not stretch resilient base during installation. F. On masonry surfaces or other similar irregular substrates, fill voids along top edge of resilient base with manufacturer's recommended adhesive filler material. G. Preformed Corners: Install preformed corners before installing straight pieces H. Job-Formed Corners: 1. 2. 3.4 Outside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. producing discoloration (whitening) at bends. Inside Corners: Use straight pieces of maximum lengths possible. Form without RESILIENT ACCESSORY INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing resilient accessories. B. Resilient Molding Accessories: Butt to adjacent materials and tightly adhere to substrates throughout length of each piece. Install reducer strips at edges of carpet and resilient floor covering that would otherwise be exposed. 3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protection of resilient products. B. Perform the following operations immediately after completing resilient product installation: 1. 2. 3. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil. C. Protect resilient products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period. D. Cover resilient products until Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION 096513 SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 24of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 SECTION 096519 - RESILIENT TILE FLOORING PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. B. Related Sections: 1. 1.3 1.4 Solid vinyl floor tile. Division 09 Section "Resilient Base and Accessories" for resilient base, reducer strips, and other accessories installed with resilient floor coverings. SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. B. Samples for Initial Selection: D. E. F. Samples for Verification: Full-size units of each color and pattern of floor tile required. Product Schedule: For floor tile. See Plan for locations. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer. G. Maintenance Data: For each type of floor tile to include in maintenance manuals. QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs workers for this Project who are competent in techniques required by manufacturer for floor tile installation indicated. 1. Engage an installer who employs workers for this Project who are trained or certified by manufacturer for installation techniques required. B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 648 or NFPA 253 by a qualified testing agency. 1. Critical Radiant Flux Classification: Class I, not less than 0.45 W/sq. cm. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 25of 40 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. 1.6 Store floor tile and installation materials in dry spaces protected from the weather, with ambient temperatures maintained within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 75 deg F (24 deg C). Store floor tiles on flat surfaces. PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 75 deg F (24 deg C), in spaces to receive floor tile during the following time periods: 1. 2. 3. 1.7 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 48 hours before installation. During installation. 48 hours after installation. B. Until Substantial Completion, maintain ambient temperatures within range recommended by manufacturer, but not less than 65 deg F (18 deg C) or more than 85 deg F (29 deg C). C. Close spaces to traffic during floor tile installation. D. Close spaces to traffic for 48 hours after floor tile installation. E. Install floor tile after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Floor Tile: Furnish 1 % but not less than 1 box, of each type, color, and pattern of floor tile installed. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 26of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SOLID VINYL FLOOR TILE A. B. Basis of Design: Estrie Products International, American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd.; Texas Granite. Other Approved Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements: 1. 3M. 2. Flexco C. Tile Standard: ASTM F 1700. 1. 2. D. Thickness: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). E. F. G. Size: 24 by 24 inches or 36 by 36 inches Seaming Method: Standard. Colors and Patterns: As follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2.2 Class: Class I, monolithic vinyl tile. Type: Type A, smooth surface. SVT-1: Custom Rst13039 (Field color). SVT-2: VTG-135 (Accent). SVT-3: VTG-130 (Accent). SVT-4: VTG-176 (Accent). SOLID VINYL FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION MATERIALS A. Trowelable Leveling and Patching Compounds: Latex-modified, portland cement based or blended hydraulic-cement-based formulation provided or approved by manufacturer for applications indicated. B. Adhesives: Water-resistant type recommended by manufacturer to suit floor tile and substrate conditions indicated. 1. Use adhesives that comply with the following limits for VOC content when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24): a. VCT and Asphalt Tile Adhesives: Not more than 50 g/L. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 27of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 3.2 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. B. Verify that finishes of substrates comply with tolerances and other requirements specified in other Sections and that substrates are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits that might interfere with adhesion of floor tile. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. PREPARATION A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of resilient products. B. Concrete Substrates: Prepare according to ASTM F 710. 1. 2. 3. 4. Verify that substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, and hardeners. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended by manufacturer. Do not use solvents. Alkalinity and Adhesion Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing. Moisture Testing: Perform tests recommended by manufacturer [and as follows]. Proceed with installation only after substrates pass testing. a. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with installation only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of 5lb of water/1000 sq. ft. (1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m) in 24 hours. b. Perform relative humidity test using in situ probes, ASTM F 2170. Proceed with installation only after substrates have a maximum 80% relative humidity level measurement. C. Fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates with trowelable leveling and patching compound and remove bumps and ridges to produce a uniform and smooth substrate. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 28of 40 D. Do not install floor tiles until they are same temperature as space where they are to be installed. 1. E. 3.3 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 Move resilient products and installation materials into spaces where they will be installed at least 48 hours in advance of installation. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by resilient products immediately before installation FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for installing floor tile. B. Lay out floor tiles from center marks established with principal walls, discounting minor offsets, so tiles at opposite edges of room are of equal width. Adjust as necessary to avoid using cut widths that equal less than one-half tile at perimeter. 1. C. Lay tiles in pattern indicated. Match floor tiles for color and pattern by selecting tiles from cartons in the same sequence as manufactured and packaged, if so numbered. Discard broken, cracked, chipped, or deformed tiles. 1. Lay tiles with grain running in one direction. D. Scribe, cut, and fit floor tiles to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces and permanent fixtures including built-in furniture, cabinets, pipes, outlets, and door frames. E. Extend floor tiles into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings. Extend floor tiles to center of door openings. F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on floor tiles as marked on substrates. Use chalk or other nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device. G. Install floor tiles on covers for telephone and electrical ducts, building expansion-joint covers, and similar items in finished floor areas. Maintain overall continuity of color and pattern between pieces of tile installed on covers and adjoining tiles. Tightly adhere tile edges to substrates that abut covers and to cover perimeters. H. Adhere solid vinyl floor tiles to flooring substrates using a full spread of adhesive applied to substrate to produce a completed installation without open cracks, voids, raising and puckering at joints, telegraphing of adhesive spreader marks, and other surface imperfections. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 29of 40 3.4 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for cleaning and protection of floor tile. Perform the following operations immediately after completing floor tile installation: 1. Remove adhesive and other blemishes from exposed surfaces. 2. Sweep and vacuum surfaces thoroughly. 3. Damp-mop surfaces to remove marks and soil. C. Protect floor tile products from mars, marks, indentations, and other damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during remainder of construction period. D. Cover floor tile until Substantial Completion END OF SECTION 096519 SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 30of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 SECTION 096813 - TILE CARPETING PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 A. 1.2 A. RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY This Section includes modular, tufted carpet tile. B. Related Sections include the following: 1. 2. 1.3 Division 02 Section "Selective S t r u c t u r e D e m o l i t i o n " for r e m o v i n g existing floor coverings. Division 09 Section "Resilient Base and Accessories, Resilient Tile Flooring" for resilient wall base and accessories installed with carpet tile. SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include manufacturer's written data on physical characteristics, durability, and fade resistance. Include installation recommendations for each type of substrate. B. Samples: Label each Sample with manufacturer's name, material description, color, pattern, and designation indicated on Drawings and in schedules. 1. 2. Carpet Tile: Full-size Sample. Exposed Edge, Transition, and other Accessory Stripping: 12-inch- (300-mm-) long Samples. C. Product Schedule: For carpet tile. Use same designations indicated on Drawings. D. Qualification Data: For Installer. E. Product Test Reports: testing agency. F. Maintenance Data: For carpet tiles to include in maintenance manuals. Include the following: 1. 2. G. Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests performed by a qualified Methods for maintaining carpet tile, including cleaning and stain-removal products and procedures and manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Precautions for cleaning materials and methods that could be detrimental to carpet tile. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 31of 40 1.4 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who is certified by the Floor Covering Installation Board or who can demonstrate compliance with its certification program requirements. B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Provide products with the critical radiant flux classification indicated in Part 2, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E 648 by an independent testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. C. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site. Review methods and procedures related to carpet tile installation including, but not limited to, the following: 1. 2. 1.5 A. 1.6 Review delivery, storage, and handling procedures. Review ambient conditions and ventilation procedures. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Comply with CRI 104, Section 5, "Storage and Handling." PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Comply w i t h C R I 104, S e c t i o n 7.2, “ Site C o n d i t i o n s ; T e m p e r a t u r e a n d H u m i d i t y ” and Section 7.12, "Ventilation." B. Environmental Limitations: Do not install carpet tiles until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and ambient temperature and humidity conditions are maintained at the levels indicated for Project when occupied for its intended use. C. Where demountable partitions or other items are indicated for installation on top of carpet tiles, install carpet tiles before installing these items. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 32of 40 1.7 A. WARRANTY Special Warranty for Carpet Tiles: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of carpet tile installation that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. 2. 3. 1.8 A. MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 Warranty does not include deterioration or failure of carpet tile due to unusual traffic, failure of substrate, vandalism, or abuse. Failures include, but are not limited to, more than 10 percent loss of face fiber, edge raveling, snags, runs, loss of tuft bind strength, dimensional stability, and delamination. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of Substantial Completion. EXTRA MATERIALS Furnish extra materials described below, before installation begins, that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. Carpet Tile: Full-size units equal to 1 percent of amount installed for each type indicated, but not less than 10 sq. yd. (8.3 sq. m). SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 33of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CARPET TILE A. Available P r o d u c t s : Subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o d u c t s t h a t m a y b e incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: B. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following: 1. 2. Basis of Design: Lees Carpets, style number: GT156. Newcomer Modular. a. Color: shall be preapproved by owner Other Approved Manufacturers: a. Mohawk Flooring b. Bigelow Carpet c. Karastan Carpet d. Shaw C. Fiber Content: 100 percent nylon 6, 6. D. Fiber Type: Duracolor by Lees Stain Resistant System. Passes GSA. E. Pile Characteristic: Patterned Loop pile. F. Dye Method: Solution Dyed/Yarn Dyed. G. Density: 6338. H. Pile Thickness: 0.142 inches for finished carpet tile per ASTM D 6859. I. Stitches: 12.0 per inch. J. Gage: 1/10 (39.37 rows per 10cm) K. Face Weight: 25.0 oz./sq.yd. (848 g/m²) for finished carpet tile. L. Backing System: Eco Flex ICT. M. Size: 24 by 24 inches (610 by 610 mm). N. Applied Soil-Resistance Treatment: Sentry Soil Protection. O. Foot Traffic Recommendation: Severe. P. Installation: As indicated on drawing. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 34of 40 2.2 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES A. Trowelable Le v e l i n g a n d P at chi n g C om p ounds : Latex-modified, h yd r a u l i c -cementbased formulation provided or recommended by carpet tile manufacturer. B. Adhesives: Water-resistant, m i l d ew-resistant, nons t ai ni ng, pres s ur e-sensitive t ype t o suit products and subfloor conditions indicated, that complies with flammability requirements for installed carpet tile and is recommended by carpet tile manufacturer for releasable installation. 1. VOC Limits: Provide adhesives with VOC content not more than 50 g/L when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA method 24). PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content, alkalinity range, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting carpet tile performance. Examine carpet tile for type, color, pattern, and potential defects. B. Concrete Subfloors: Verify that concrete slabs comply with ASTM F 710 and the following: 1. 2. C. 3.2 Slab substrates are dry and free of curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, and other materials that may interfere with adhesive bond. Determine adhesion and dryness characteristics by performing bond and moisture tests recommended by carpet tile manufacturer. Subfloors are free of cracks, ridges, depressions, scale, and foreign deposits. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. PREPARATION A. General: Comply with CRI 104, Section 6.2, "Site Conditions; Floor Preparation," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparing substrates indicated to receive carpet tile installation. B. Use trowelable leveling and patching compounds, according to manufacturer's written instructions, to fill cracks, holes, depressions, and protrusions in substrates. Fill or level cracks, holes and depressions 1/8 inch (3 mm) wide or wider and protrusions more than 1/32 inch (0.8 mm), unless more stringent requirements are required by manufacturer's written instructions. SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 35of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 C. Remove coatings, including curing compounds, and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, without using solvents. Use mechanical methods recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer. D. Broom and vacuum clean substrates to be covered immediately before installing carpet tile. 3.3 INSTALLATION A. General: Comply w i t h CRI 104, Section 14, "Carpet Modules," and with carpet tile manufacturer's written installation instructions. B. Installation Method: sensitive adhesive. C. Maintain dye lot integrity. Do not mix dye lots in same area. D. Cut and fit carpet tile to butt tightly to vertical surfaces, permanent fixtures, and built-in furniture including cabinets, pipes, outlets, edgings, thresholds, and nosings. Bind or seal cut edges as recommended by carpet tile manufacturer. E. Extend carpet tile into, door reveals, closets, open-bottomed obstructions, removable flanges, alcoves, similar openings, and UNDER ALL CABINETRY. F. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating on finish flooring as marked on subfloor. Use nonpermanent, nonstaining marking device. G. Install pattern parallel to walls and borders. 3.4 A. Glue down; install every tile with full-spread, releasable, pressure- CLEANING AND PROTECTION Perform the following operations immediately after installing carpet tile: 1. 2. 3. Remove excess adhesive, seam sealer, and other surface blemishes using cleaner recommended by carpet tile manufacturer. Remove yarns that protrude from carpet tile surface. Vacuum carpet tile using commercial machine with face-beater element. B. Protect installed carpet tile to comply with CRI 104, Section 16, "Protection of Indoor Installations." C. Protect carpet tile against damage from construction operations and placement of equipment and fixtures during the remainder of construction period. Use protection methods indicated or recommended in writing by carpet tile manufacturer. END OF SECTION 096813 SECTION F RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM JUNE 15, 2016 36of 40 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-011 NOTE: Contractor shall be responsible for removal, relocation, securing and replacement of all existing furniture, fixtures and equipment necessary to perform the work called for in this project. Contractor shall remove existing flooring and prepare substrate as outlined in these specifications. Contractor shall properly remove all construction debris and refuse. SECTION F MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-002 ATTACHMENT 1 Sex Offender Acknowledgement Form Read, sign and return this form to the Richmond County Board of Education The Contractor (or Vendor) shall not knowingly send any employee, agent or subcontractor personnel who is a registered sex offender or who has been convicted of sexual abuse to any school building or school property when students are attending school or a school related activity. The Contractor (or Vendor) shall make periodic criminal history record inquiries as authorized by O.C.G.A. §35-3-34, as now written, or here-after amended; or allowed by all or any other laws allowing such inquiry, to identify these persons who have been convicted of sexual abuse or any other act which would require such person to be entered into a national or state sexual offender registry. For the purpose of this policy, the term periodic shall mean that the criminal history record inquiries shall be made current upon the awarding of a successful bid on contract and checked no less than annually during the duration of the contract. Upon notification and acceptance of the bid, the Contractor (or Vendor) shall certify to the Richmond County School System that periodic criminal history record checks are made by the company for all employees and that to the best of the Contractor’s (or Vendor) knowledge it has no employee or agent who has been convicted of a sex offense or who is a registered sex offender, who will be assigned to any school building or school property while students are attending school or a school related activity. I have read and understand the above Richmond County School System Policy regarding my or my company’s obligation as a contractor (or vendor). I further acknowledge that the failure to comply with the requirements to identify a sex offender, to comply with any part of this policy, to assign a sex offender to any school building or school property while students are attending school or a school related activity will constitute a breach of the contract. Contractor (or Vendor) signature Witness Signature Date Signed Date Signed MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-002 ATTACHMENT #2 E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(4) Read, fill out and return this form to the Richmond County School System By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Contractor verifies its compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), Pub. L. 99-603, stating affirmatively that the individual firm or corporation which is engaged in services on behalf of the Richmond County School System has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established by federal law and regulation. Furthermore, the undersigned Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period. Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows: Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number: Date of Authorization: Transportation Dispatcher Offices Flooring Refurbishment Name of Project: Project No. P2016-011 Solicitation Number (if applicable): Richmond County School System Name of Public Employer: I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on _, , 201 Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent in (city), (state). Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: DAY OF ,201 . ATTACHMENT 3 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-002 ATTACHMENT 3 For Scale Plans Contact David Perry 1751 15th St. Augusta, GA 30901 MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER OFFICES FLOORING REFURBISHMENT P2016-002