Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION The VA Medical Center located at 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 has a requirement. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, too... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION The VA Medical Center located at 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 has a requirement. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision for the installation, rehab, cleaning, prepping, and placing back in service our 500,000-gallon Domestic Water Tower at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. The attached Statement of Work shall be adhered to. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ), for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and size standards in millions of dollars are 811210 and $22 Million, respectively. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. This requirement will be awarded to a responsible contractor whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering price and technical factors, with technical and past performance factors more important than price. (1) Solicits offers from service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOSB) Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a product/service that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited product/service to address any remaining issues. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Evaluation factors will be considered in descending order of importance: Technical Capability: Provide technical performance plan and proof of applicable certifications, license, and insurance. Past Performance: Prospective contractors may provide a list of three business references for which the contractor performed the same or similar scope as required in the performance work statement. The reference information shall include: name of business; name and title of point of contact; brief description of services performed; and date services performed. Contractor s Proposed Rate for: Providing Services. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. The provision may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions related to FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2010) apply to this acquisition: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans, (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O. s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.222-41, Service Contract Act Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d)  Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) [Reserved] (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) Other applicable provisions and clauses incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial items FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions Commercial items FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management FAR 52.233-1 Disputes FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resource VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial advertising VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor responsibilities VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of contracting officers VAAR 852.273-70 Late offers VAAR 852.273-74 Award without exchanges 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/loadmainre.html http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring this solicitation and any amendments thereto. All contractors that intend to participate in the solicitation shall have an active registration with System for Award Management (SAM). If quoters do not have an active SAM account; account registration will be required at the following website. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters that are SDVOSB or VOSB must be verified through the Vendor Information Pages (VIP). An application and information is available at the following website https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. In accordance with VAAR 852.273-74, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without exchanges with offerors. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary. Offerors are instructed to submit clear and concise offers which adhere to the following format: Introductory/Response Letter to include brief business history and capability statement (letter not to exceed 3 pages) Technical Ability section shall include a technical performance plan and proof of insurance and bonding. (section not to exceed 5 pages > not including copies of certificates) Past Performance section may include up to five business references with the following: name of business; name and title of point of contact; brief description of services performed; and date services performed (section not to exceed 5 pages) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (provision may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), if not completed in SAM. Completed Schedule of Rates. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA $ $ Labor and parts to chemically clean, prep, sandblast and recoat the inner lining of the Domestic Water Tower per ASTM, VHA, SSPC, NACE, ASTM and AWWA standards Funding/Req. Number: 1 $ 0002 1.00 EA $ $ Labor and parts to chemically clean, prep, sandblast and recoat the outer shell of Domestic Water Tower per ASTM, VHA, SSPC, NACE, ASTM and AWWA standards. $ GRAND TOTAL $ All sources who believe that they have the experience and capabilities to perform the required services referenced above and detailed in the Statement of Work may submit their detailed quote no later than 4:00pm EST on March 15, 2023, to the following: Sylvia Nobles, Sylvia.Nobles@va.gov. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. See attached document: Statement of Work Statement of Work Parts and Services For Rehab Domestic Water Ball Tower Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the installation, rehab, cleaning, prepping and placing back in service our 500, 000 gallon Domestic Water Tower per the below SOW: This document is intended to communicate proper specification requirements for coating system selection, surface preparation, application, and quality control for Elevated Water Tower Master tanks with moderate to severe corrosion exposure. SCOPE This document specifies industrial coating systems for applications in moderate to severe corrosion exposures within Elevated Water Tower Master Tanks. Coating systems are primarily selected for new construction/capital painting work in the field but may be modified for maintenance, given proper surface preparation can be performed. SECTION INCLUDES: This section includes, but is not necessarily limited to, standards for cleaning and painting structures and equipment described in the Drawings and Specifications. Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the work. RELATED SECTIONS **NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. Section 03 39 00 - Concrete Curing. Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection. Other REFERENCES ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section. Add references as required Abbreviations WFT: Wet Film Thickness DFT: Dry Film Thickness Mil: One thousandth of an inch SSPC SP: Surface preparation Standard for Protective Coatings CSP: Concrete Surface Profiles Without limiting the general aspects of other requirements of these specifications, all surface preparation, coating and painting of interior and exterior surfaces and inspection shall conform to the applicable requirements of SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings), NACE International, ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), AWWA and the manufacturer's printed instructions. American Water Works Association (AWWA) AWWA D100 Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage AWWA D102 Coating Steel Water Storage Tanks AWWA D103 Factory Coated Bolted Steel Tank ASTM International (ASTM): ASTM D 520 - Standard Specification for Zinc Dust Pigment ASTM D 4417 - Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel ASTM E 337 - Standard Practice Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer ASTM D2200 - Standard Practice for Use of Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards and Guides for Painting Steel Surfaces ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning of Concrete ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete ASTM C 868 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Protective Linings ASTM C 1583/1583M Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension (Pull-off Method) ASTM D 2794 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Linings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact) ASTM D 4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Linings by the Taber Abraser ASTM D 4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Water or Oil in Compressed Air ASTM D 4263 Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method ASTM D 4414 Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages ASTM D 6944 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Cured Coatings to Thermal Cycling ASTM F 1869 Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI): Concrete Surface Profiles (CSP). National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) NACE SP0188 - Standard Practice, Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates NACE SP0198 - The Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials A Systems Approach NACE 1 - Surface Preparation Standard for White Metal Blast Cleaning NACE 2 - Surface Preparation Standard for Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning NACE 3 - Surface Preparation Standard for Commercial Blast Cleaning NACE 4 - Surface Preparation Standard for Brush-Off Blast Cleaning NACE 12 - Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel NACE SP0178 Design, Fabrication and Surface Finish of Metal Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for Chemical Immersion Service NACE SP0188 Discontinuity Holiday Testing of Protective Coatings NACE RP 6F-164 Curing of Interior Tank Linings NACE RP 6F-166 Recommended Practice for Inspection of Linings on Steel and Concrete SSPC SSPC-SP 1 - Solvent Cleaning SSPC-SP 2 - Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP 3 - Power Tool Cleaning SSPC-SP 6 - Commercial Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP 10 - Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP5 - White Metal Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP 13 - Surface Preparation for Concrete SSPC-SP 16 - Brush-off Blast Cleaning of Galvanized/Stainless Steels, and Non-Ferrous Metals SSPC-VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning SSPC PA 2 - Measurement of Dry Film Thickness with Magnetic Gages DEFINITIONS **Note to Specifier** Add all required project-specific definitions. Delete as required. Definitions of Painting Terms: ASTM D 16, unless otherwise specified Dry Film Thickness (DFT): Thickness of a coat of cured paint measured in mils (1/1000 inch). VOC: Volatile Organic Compound Installer or Applicator: Personnel performing product installation onsite. Approved Factory Finish: Product in compliance with the finish stated in the applicable Specification Section, or in Specification Section 11005. **Note to Specifier** Final determination on environmental exposure (mild vs. moderate vs. Severe shall be made by the owner or engineer on the project. The following definitions are intended to be used as guidelines. Exposed Exterior Surface: Area which is exposed to exterior weathering, but not necessarily UV exposure. Finished Area: An area that is listed in or has finish called for on Room Finish Schedule or is indicated on Drawings to be painted. Immersion Service: Any surface immersed in water or other aqueous solutions. Surface of any pipe, valve, or any other component of the piping system subject to condensation including the pipe support system. Buried substrates shall be considered immersion service. SUBMITTALS **Note to Specifier** - Article 1.5 is intended to outline procedure for project submittals. Modify as required for the project. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: Surface preparation instructions and recommendations. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. Application/Installation methods. Qualifications: Manufacturer: Minimum 50 years experience manufacturing high performance coatings with sufficient capacity to produce and deliver materials to meet project schedule, and capable of providing field quality control services during construction. Contractor: The personnel performing the work shall be knowledgeable and have the required experience and skill to adequately perform the work for this project, in accordance with SSPC-PA1, Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting . Single Source Responsibility Products shall be from a single manufacturer Materials used within a system shall be compatible QUALITY ASSURANCE **Note to Specifier** - Article 1.6 is intended to define requirements for project Quality Assurance. Modify as required for the project. Single Source Responsibility: CARBOLINE is listed in as basis of design in this specification and shall be considered the minimum standard of quality for products selected. Obtain all materials, including primers, resins, hardening agents, finish coats, linings, and thinners from Carboline unless otherwise approved. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 10 years experience installing similar products and certified by the manufacturer. Experienced in application of specified coatings on projects of similar size and complexity to this work. Applicator s Quality Assurance: Submit list of a minimum of 5 completed projects of similar size and complexity to this Work. Include for each project: Project name and location. Name of owner. Name of contractor. Name of engineer. Name of coating manufacturer. Approximate area of coatings applied. Date of completion. Installer Quality Control Plan: Applicator shall maintain an in-house quality assurance program that monitors surface preparation, coating application, and quality control testing for coating and lining operations. Level of experience, quality assurance program, and quality control testing by the applicator shall meet the minimum requirements specified herein, the coating manufacturer s instructions, and related government regulations. Installer Personnel: Employ persons trained for application of specified coatings The Contractor is solely responsible for quality control inspection and testing. Contractor shall monitor and be responsible for all environmental, surface preparation, application and quality control testing compliance at the locations where coating work is undertaken. Surface Preparation: Surface preparation shall be based upon comparison with: Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Steel Surfaces: SSPC-VIS 1 publication NO. 02-12 Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning SSPC-VIS 2 "Standard Method of Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Surfaces, SSPC-VIS 3 Power and Hand-Tool Cleaning , as well as ASTM D4417-19 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, or Method A and/or Method C or NACE Standard SP0287-2016 Measuring Surface Profile of Blast-Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape. In all cases the written standard shall take precedence over the visual standard. NACE Standard SP0178 Standard Practice, along with the accompanying Visual Comparator, shall be used to verify the designation of surface finishing of welds. Coating Thickness: Thickness of coatings and paint shall be measured checked according to the procedures outlined in SSPC-PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements . Pass/fail criteria shall be agreed upon by owner s engineer, contractor and manufacturer prior to job start. **Note to Specifier: ** Include a mock-up if the project size and/or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up on a large project might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project. Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. Mock-Up Requirements Required for coating systems over 1,000 square feet in area Contractor, Engineer, and Coating Manufacturer shall be present during mockup Mock-Up Procedure Finish areas designated by engineer. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship is approved by Architect. Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work. Approved mock-up may remain as part of finished work and shall set the standard of acceptance for remaining work. Corrosion protection lining Work that proceeds without approved mock-ups shall be stopped, and mock-ups prepared for approval. PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS **Note to Specifier** - Modify paragraph A & sub-paragraphs as project requires Conduct pre-installation meeting at the Project site minimum two weeks prior to beginning work to verify project requirements. Pre-installation meeting shall include the engineer, contractor, installer, supplier, manufacturer's technical representative, and concrete finisher (where applicable). Review the following, at minimum: General project requirements and contract documents Environmental requirements, including project conditions and procedures to handle unfavorable conditions. Protection of surfaces not scheduled to be coated. Status of substrate work, including approval of surface preparations. Application Procedures for each specified coating system Repair procedures for each specified coating/lining system Field quality control, including QC testing and required inspection points Cleaning; both daily and end of job contract Protection of coating systems. One-year inspection. Coordination with other work trades Pre-Installation meeting notes shall be recorded DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Article 1.8 is intended to define requirements for material delivery, storage, and handling. Modify as required for the project. Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying: Coating or material name Manufacturer Color name and number Batch or lot number Date of manufacture Mixing and thinning instructions Storage: The Installer shall provide a dry storage enclosure. Material must be out of direct sunlight and stored in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations and relevant health and safety regulations. Refer to the specific Product Data Sheets for additional information. Handle materials with care to avoid damage. PROJECT CONDITIONS Article 1.9 is intended to define suitable conditions for project work to commence Add, delete, or modify as required for the project. Site Requirements: Air, material and substrate temperatures shall remain within the Manufacturer s recommended Application Conditions, providing the substrate temperature is above the dew point. Do not apply coatings when environmental conditions are outside of limits recommended by manufacturer. Relative humidity in application areas shall be no higher than the maximum stated on the product data sheets. Utilities, including electric, water, heating and air conditioning, and finished lighting to be supplied by General Contractor. Ventilation: Provide ventilation during coating application and curing stages in confined spaces or enclosed areas. Environmental Conditions Air and Surface Temperatures: Prepare surfaces and apply and cure coatings within air and surface temperature range in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Surface Temperature: Minimum of 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above dew point. Relative Humidity: Prepare surfaces and apply and cure coatings within relative humidity range in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Precipitation: Do not prepare surfaces or apply coatings in rain, snow, fog, or mist. Dust and Contaminants: Schedule coating work to avoid excessive dust and airborne contaminants. Protect work areas from excessive dust and airborne contaminants during coating application and curing. Concrete Conditions: Concrete shall be cured for a minimum of 28 days prior to the application of the coating system pending moisture tests specified below. Concrete surfaces shall have either a flat rubbed finish, floated or light steel trowel finish (a hard steel trowel finish is neither necessary nor desirable as long as surface is even and planar). Do not use sealers, release agents, or curing membranes on concrete surfaces. Concrete surfaces on grade shall have been constructed with a vapor barrier below the slab to protect against the effects of vapor transmission and possible delamination of the system. COORDINATION Coordinate surface preparation of substrates to avoid later difficulty or delay in performing the Work of this Section. Review installation procedures under other Sections and coordinate the installation of items that must be installed prior to application of the protective lining. All substrate surface preparation and lining application, including concrete resurfacing, to be completed by manufacturer s approved Applicator. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with ENGINEER regarding the availability of work areas, completion times, safety, access and other factors which can impact plant operations. PRODUCTS GENERAL Only compatible materials from a single manufacturer shall be used within any given system All coatings and linings must meet federal, state, and local requirements for volatile organic compounds (VOC s) Non-Slip Aggregates (for flooring): Type and quantity as recommended by coating manufacturer for specific application. COATING AND LINING SYSTEMS Material Quality: Manufacturer s highest quality products suitable for intended exposure Compatibility: Only compatible materials from a single manufacturer shall be used. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA **NOTE TO SPECIFIER** Add product/system testing requirements for the project below. If no specific testing is required, remove article 2.3. Testing Project Specific Testing **NOTE TO SPECIFIER** Incl...