Barnstable Town Hall Internal Stairwell Refurbishment

Barnstable Town Hall Internal Stairwell Refurbishment: Painting Bid (West Stair only)

367 Main St

Hyannis, MA 02601

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

Project: Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601, West Stair refurbishment.
Owner: The Town of Barnstable
The Work consists of but not limited to Painting work to the renovation of the West Stairwell and landings including, Ceilings, walls, wainscoting, trim, stair components, balustrade and handrails in paint, stain and polyurethane.
The work is to be carried out to a high standard, with above average levels of stripping and preparation work. Work that has already been completed on the 4th to 3rd floors of the east stair and an area of this will be used as the "quality control panels" standard to be maintained by this painting contract, this area will be indicated to the contractor in the Prebid and Kick off meetings.

E. Architectural Woodwork Restoration Work includes, but is not limited to providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the restoration of the Wainscoting, Base and Chair rails, balustrade, handrails, stair risers, walls and ceilings, as specified herein..

1. Restore all components of existing wainscoting, pilasters, bulkheads, ceilings and trim

2. Restoration of historic architectural woodwork consists of paint removal, consolidation and filling of deteriorated areas, appropriate repairs, tightening of joints, priming, painting, and sealing joints at door and window frame perimeter.

3. Chemically stripping paint from wood to be reserved for limited use only where hand scraping, and wet sanding would damage wood details.

4. Existing Handrails and Newel post caps are to be completely stripped of all paint and lightly sanded to receive, stain to 4 coats of urethane. New handrails to receive stain to match existing handrail and 4 coats of urethane.

F. Level of Restoration: At completion of architectural woodwork restoration shall include all wood, sealants, fillers, hardware, weather-stripping, caulking and paint. Restoration shall include stripping of paint and coatings, minor repair , surface preparation and painting. Any large repairs revealed are to be brought to the OPM's attention and will be undertaken by carpenters and are not part of this contract

1.2 WORK RESTRICTIONS

Contractor's Use of Premises: During construction, Contractor will have limited use of area indicated. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or employ other contractors on portions of Project.

Subparagraph below contains an example of limitations on Contractor's use of premises; delete if not applicable. Insert other descriptions of areas or types of limited use, requirements for cooperation with Owner's personnel, noninterference with Owner's or public use, and other necessary restrictions if required.

Owner will occupy premises during construction. Perform construction only during normal working hours (7 AM to 5 PM Monday thru Friday, other than holidays), unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Owner. Clean up work areas and return to a useable condition at the end of each work period.
The staircase is to be kept in usable condition as much as possible, and notice needs to be given one week in advance of areas of the stair which may be closed, to allow the OPM to discuss closures with the Town Hall employees and user groups. The Contractor will also discuss the implications of partial closure of the stair with the Fire Department, and agree a temporary Fire Strategy for the occupied building. The OPM must be informed of the temporary strategy before it is introduced to allow the Town Hall Employees and user groups to be informed.

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SECTION 01300 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Coordinate construction to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.
Schedule and conduct progress meetings at Project site at weekly intervals. Notify Owner and Architect of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved with planning or coordination of future activities.
Contractor will record minutes and distribute to everyone concerned.

2.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.
No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.
Submit 2 copies of each submittal.
OPM will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.
Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Include the following information on the label:
Project name.
Date.
Name and address of Contractor.
Name and address of subcontractor or supplier.
Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.
Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.
Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure: Submit 2 copies of schedule within 7 days after date established for Commencement of the Work.

PART 3 - PRODUCTS

3.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:
Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.
Testing by recognized testing agency.
Compliance with specified standards and requirements.
Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.
If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least 3 sets of paired units that show variations.

3.2 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS

Qualification Data: Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.
Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

3.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

Delete this Article if authorities having jurisdiction do not allow Contractor to perform these services.

Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.
If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to OPM.

3.4 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within 7 days of date established for commencement of the Work.

PART 4 - EXECUTION

4.1 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to OPM.

4.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

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SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 5 - GENERAL

5.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Before beginning general architectural woodwork restoration, inspect existing quality control panels in the East Stair, 4th floor to provide standards for work of this Section. The future work will be based on the existing quality control panel designated by the OPM

1. Owner's Project Manager will monitor quality for comparison with control panels.

2. Use crew that will execute the work and follow requirements of this Section.

3. Protect approved quality control panels to ensure that they are without damage, deterioration, or alteration at time of Substantial Completion.

4. Approved quality control panels in undamaged condition at time of Substantial Completion maybe incorporated into the Work.

5. Approved quality control panels will represent minimum standards for architectural woodwork restoration. Subsequent wood restoration work that does not meet standards of approved quality control panels will be rejected.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits.

PART 6 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 7 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 8 - GENERAL

PART 9 - PRODUCTS

PART 10 - EXECUTION

10.1 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

Select paragraph above or first paragraph below.

Sanitary Facilities: Shared Use of Owner's existing toilet facilities in the basement will be permitted.

10.2 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

Provide field offices, storage and fabrication sheds, and other support facilities as necessary for construction operations. A Basement room is available as an office during construction.
Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Collect waste daily and, when containers are full, legally dispose of waste off-site. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

10.3 TEMPORARY SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES

Provide floor-to-ceiling dustproof partitions to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas occupied by Owner from fumes and noise.
Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.
Furnish and install site enclosure barrier in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance.
Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities. Comply with NFPA241.
Negative Air Machine shall be in continuous use whilst sanding, wood preparation or painting takes place.

10.4 TERMINATION AND REMOVAL

Remove temporary facilities and controls no later than Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to Owner.

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SECTION 01600 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 11 - GENERAL

11.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent.
Product Substitutions: Substitutions include changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor after award of the Contract.
Submit 2 copies of each request for product substitution.
Submit requests within 7 days after the Notice to Proceed.
OPM will review the proposed substitution and notify Contractor of its acceptance or rejection.
Comparable Product Requests:
Submit 2 copies of each request for comparable product. Do not submit unapproved products on Shop Drawings or other submittals.
OPM will review the proposed product and notify Contractor of its acceptance or rejection.
Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.
Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.
Deliver products to Project site in manufacturer's original sealed container or packaging, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.
Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.
Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure.
Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation.
Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract Documents.

PART 12 - PRODUCTS

12.1 PRODUCT OPTIONS

Revise first paragraph below if any salvaged items or materials are used.

Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, are undamaged, and are new at the time of installation.
Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, and other devices and components needed for a complete installation and the intended use and effect.
Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish "salient characteristics" of products.
Product Selection Procedures:
Where Specifications name a single product or manufacturer, provide the item indicated that complies with requirements.
Where Specifications include a list of names of products or manufacturers, provide one of the items indicated that complies with requirements.
Where Specifications include a list of names of products or manufacturers, accompanied by the term "available products" or "available manufacturers," provide one of the named items that complies with requirements. Comply with provisions for "comparable product requests" for consideration of an unnamed product.
Unless otherwise indicated, OPM will select color, pattern, and texture of each product from manufacturer's full range of options that includes both standard and premium items.

PART 13 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01701 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

PART 14 - GENERAL

14.1 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

Copies of warranties.

PART 15 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 16 - EXECUTION

16.1 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATION

16.2 CUTTING AND PATCHING

Do not cut structural members without prior written approval of Engineer.

Retain first paragraph below if Owner continues to occupy other portions of an existing facility.