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SCOPE OF WORK (RESTORATION SERVICES): Contractor shall restore all requested tile and grout areas within the medical center. The restoration/application/cleaning of the tile and grout areas shall prov... SCOPE OF WORK (RESTORATION SERVICES): Contractor shall restore all requested tile and grout areas within the medical center. The restoration/application/cleaning of the tile and grout areas shall provide the facility with tile and grout that shall look refreshed and be maintainable with Green products. This shall be done with an initial restoration where the tile and grout surfaces are taken back to the original condition and then coated with approved products. Contractor shall remove embedded soils, urine stains, mineral deposits and rust without damaging tile. After the initial restoration an ongoing maintenance program shall be specified (if necessary) to maintain the appearance of the tile and protect the integrity of the application. A waterborne tile surface moisture grease and chemical barrier shall be applied to the entire tile surface to provide impermeable moisture seal over the entire treated area. This shield shall have a low luster appearance when it is dried. This product shall be an oil and water repellent, as well as resistant to urine, disinfectants, bleach, acid bowl cleaner, high pH cleaners, and other chemicals typically used in cleaning rest rooms and other tile and grout areas and must have a chemical adhesion mechanism. This compound must be able to recoat itself when maintenance needs arise. The compound must be slip resistant produce a Static Coefficient of Friction or at least .81 dry and .67 wet when tested with the ASTM Test Method C1028-96. The Contractor shall offer maintenance and warranty service or equivalent. This service shall be capable of removing any surface soil and contaminants and bring the floor back to the same like new" appearance as affected by the restoration. Contractor shall document a monthly walk through to determine areas that shall need continued maintenance. All restorations and products shall be reviewed and approved prior to any taking place. Contractor shall specify cost of restoration and maintenance by square foot of the areas listed by sq. ft. WORK REQUIREMENTS: Site Preparation i. Remove all existing surface polymer-based coatings and/or seals with either Polymer Remover, Eradicate, Striptastic, Seal Remover, or equivalent and agitate the floor to ensure loosening and emulsification of such matter. All emulsified detritus to be removed by suction. A free rinsing neutralizer shall be applied to ensure that all surface contaminants have been removed and the floor surface is tested using the hydrion method at a pH level which shall not neutralize chemicals used in the sealing and finishing process. The residue of the solution shall be removed by suction. Moisture Sealing and Finishing i. The floor shall be mechanically scrubbed utilizing Contaminant Remover or equivalent to remove any remaining embedded contaminants from tile and grout surfaces. The scrubbing residue shall be removed by suction and a clean water flood rinse applied. The rinse solution shall be removed by suction and pH level buffered and tested with the hydrion method so as not to neutralize chemicals used in the grout prep process. Grout Preparation Procedure i. A grout preparation gel shall be applied to the entire surface of the floor. ii. Grout lines shall be chemically etched and cleaned using Tile & Grout Prep or equivalent that is specifically targeted to leave a grout surface conducive to micro anchor bonding with High Build Glazing Compound or equivalent. iii. The grout preparation gel shall be a maximum strength, non-fuming product comprised of organic and inorganic chelating, scale removing compounds, suspending agents, penetrating detergents, water soluble solvent compounds, viscosity control agents, and odor suppressants. iv. It shall remove embedded soils, dissolve micro-scale and mineral deposits, neutralize iron, rust, and mineral and urine stains without attacking the substrate or excessively dissolving cementations grout or mortar joints, or having a deleterious effect on metal, fiberglass, porcelain, or ceramic fixtures. v. The grout preparation gel shall promote maximum contacting time and applicator control of the process and reduce contact hazards to a minimum. vi. The grout preparation gel shall leave no residue, chalk, or grit when properly rinsed. vii. The grout preparation gel shall possess a minimum shelf life of one year. viii. A clear water flood rinse shall be applied to the floor and the residue removed by suction. ix. Surface Rejuvenator or equivalent shall be applied to the entire floor after the grout preparation gel has been removed. It shall neutralize all traces of previously applied chemicals. The rinsate shall be removed by suction and the floor is to be completely dried by means of a mechanically generated air flow. x. Any missing grout shall be replaced with High Build Dry Solids Grout Replacement System or equivalent. This aterial shall be non-porous and have bonding properties equal to or better than original grout. It shall be of proper viscosity as to seek and fill all substrate voids by gravity and level to the original grout surface level. Grout Glazing i. A waterborne moisture impermeable grout glazing compound shall be applied to the existing grout between the tiles and leveled to the surface depth of the pretreated grout. This compound shall be available in varying colors and be capable of matching the existing grout and must not remain on any tile surface. This compound must bond with the grout and be cured to form an impermeable barrier to moisture. This compound shall be High Build Glazing Compound or equivalent, in combination with Dry Solids to prevent shrinkage and pitting during the curing process. ii. High Build Glazing Compound and Dry Solids or equivalent shall be used for restoring grout lines greater than 62.5 mils deep. It shall be formulated to function synergistically with other equivalent products. It shall be of sufficient nonvolatile volume as to actually rebuild rather than simply stain grout. It shall also be of sufficient internal chemical cross linking to create a cohesive, wear resistant surface and shall have a warranty of a minimum of two years. iii. Glazing Compound or equivalent shall be used for restoring grout lines less than 62.5 mils deep. It shall be identical to High Build Glazing Compound except for a lower nonvolatile volume which makes it suitable for shallow grout lines. Sealing Porous Tile A. A waterborne tile surface moisture and grease barrier, Matte Finish or equivalent, shall be applied to the entire tile surface to provide impermeable moisture seal over the entire treated area. This shield shall have an invisible appearance when it is dried. This product shall be an oil and water-repellent compound with sufficient particle size of the emulsion and surfactant package to allow deep penetration of porous tile substrates and must have an adhesion mechanism which is both mechanical and chemical. This compound must be able to recoat itself when maintenance needs arise. The compound must be slip resistant and produce a Static Coefficient of Friction or at least .81 dry and .67 wet when tested with the ASTM Test Method C1028-96. Non-Porous Tile A. A waterborne tile surface moisture and grease, and chemical barrier, Super Shield or equivalent, shall be applied to the entire tile surface to provide impermeable moisture seal over the entire treated area. This shield shall have a low luster appearance when it is dried. This product shall be an oil and water repellent, as well as resistant to urine, disinfectants, bleach, acid bowl cleaner, high pH cleaners, and other chemicals typically used in cleaning rest rooms and other tile and grout areas and must have a chemical adhesion mechanism. This compound must be able to recoat itself when maintenance needs arise. The compound must be slip resistant and produce a Static Coefficient of Friction or at least .75 dry and .57 wet when tested with the ASTM Test Method C1028-96. Downtime A. All floors must be available for foot traffic in four hours after completion of the work. Support Service A. The Contractor shall offer Maintenance and Warranty Service or equivalent. This service shall be capable of removing any surface soil and contaminants and bring the floor back to the same like new" appearance as affected by the restoration, using appropriate and renew the original glaze which was applied during the original restoration. The Contractor shall also provide ongoing in-service training to staff members to contribute to the prescribed Green Cleaning procedures. Contractor shall have a monthly walk through to determine areas that shall need maintenance. Location of performance VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 IMPORTANTR NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only; no award will be made from this RFI. Please communicate via e-mail to david.orourke@va.gov by 1200 Noon CST August 15, 2019 as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Please state your company s business size Please provide DUNS number If you have a FSS/GSA contract that includes this service Provide FSS/GSA contract number if applicable