Replace Carpet-VC De Soto NM

The South Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), 40001 SR 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, programming, training and supervision required to successfully remove existing carpet (approximately 1200 square feet) and replace with a high grade commercial carpet tile. The new carpet shall consist of the following specifications; size 24¿x24¿ or 36¿x18¿,100% PVC-free recyclable backing system, Radiant Panel Fire-Class 1 (based on pile construction) Meets CRI Green Label Plus certification, Cradle to Cradle Silver certification, (similar to Shaw Carpet - EcoWorx, Color-Azure). The contractor shall provide industry documentation and manufacturer literature supporting the recyclable material percentage. All transition strips are included in this work. Contractor shall verify all measurements. Your quote must include the manufacturer¿s product specifications complete with technical product data for the carpet. Carpet tile is used on a ground or floor surface, then it shall be securely attached; have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. To be ABA compliant (Section 302 & 303), the maximum pile thickness shall be 1/2 in (13 mm). The Contractor, at the end of the project, shall supply to the COR an additional 10% of new carpet tiles for future repairs. Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor shall coordinate specific on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) five days prior to performance start date. Contractor shall coordinate with COR prior to starting project if alternative schedule is needed for more challenging areas. Work areas shall consist of the gift shop, theater and office areas of the Visitor Center. Work shall be completed in sections to lessen the impact on the visitor. NPS personnel shall assist with the moving of office furniture, benches or exhibits. Any work outside of normal business hours shall be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer and COR and must be requested a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Installation: Existing concrete floors shall be swept and vacuumed with all debris removed so that carpet adhesive can properly bond. The contractor shall notify the COR if the use of suggested chemicals or carpet glue requires additional safety precautions. All new carpet tiles shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and instructions. Installation contractor shall check matching of carpet tiles before installation to ensure there are no visible defects or variations between dye lots. Cut carpet tiles where required, in a manner to allow proper seam and pattern match; ensure cuts are straight. Join seams in recommended manner so as not to detract from appearance of carpet installation and decrease its¿ life expectancy; ensure seams are straight, not peaked, and free of gaps. Cut and fit carpet accurately around any projections. Care shall be taken to work new carpet tiles under existing vinyl baseboard strips without damaging them. Fit carpet tiles snugly to walls or other vertical surfaces where no base trim is attached, leaving no gaps. Carpet shall be rolled after installation to ensure proper contact with adhesive. Warranty: Contractor shall provide a commercial lifetime warranty on the carpet tile for defects in materials, in addition, a one year warranty on installation and repairs, which will include, but not limited to: edge ravel, de-lamination and/or glue failure causing an uplifting of the carpet tiles. Newly installed transition strip failure or uplifting shall also be covered. Debris removal: The contractor shall remove and where practical, recycle all scrap materials and debris related to this contract. All materials shall be disposed of off-site. All materials must be approved by the COR prior to purchase and installation.

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Finishes, Flooring, Carpeting.