Dept of Justice, Fed Prison Industries, 320 1st Street NW -- Material Mgt Branch, Washington, DC 20534-0001

Z -- REROOFING SOL 1PI-R-1086-98 DUE 062298 POC Chyrel McPherson, Contract Specialist, (202)305-7284 This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for construction prepared in accordance with information in FAR Subpart 13.003 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUIRED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. (ii) Solicitation number 1PI-R-1086-98 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) This solicitation documents are incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3.(iv) The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1761, with a small business size standard of $7.0 Million. This procurement is unrestricted and is being advertised as full and open competition. (v) The contractor shall replace the roof on the west UNICOR building, Federal Prison Industries, 9595 West Quincy Avenue, Littleton, CO. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Work will be begin on or before July 6, 1998 and completed on or before August 4, 1998. LOCATION: The site of the work is at the Product Support Center. The premises concernedin the project are Government owned. DESTINATION: FOB Destination to UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries. SITE VISITS: Site visits may be visited during normal hours. Please contact Pat Hull-Madrid (303) 980-2349. This contract comprises of tear-off and removal of two areas, both areas on the same roof, approximately 6040.00 square feet (area #1 and 5375.79 square feet area #2). A total of 11,415.79 square feet of built up roof. Finish grade to roof deck varies from 14' -- 0 to 19' -0. The Contractor will replace the existing built up roof with the installation of a single Ply EPDM Non-Penetrating Mechanically attached system. The Owner recommends the contractor bidding on the project to visit the site and make themselves aware of the condition. The Contractor will return all areas damaged during construction to ta appearance equal to that of the existing area prior to construction. West side area #1: 68' X 52'9 = 3,587.0 square feet and 33' X 74' 7" = 2,453.0 square feet for a total square footage of 6060.00 square feet. East Side Area side #2: 52'10" X101'9" total square footage for an overall total of 11,415.79 square footage. Roofing specifications: EPDM Single Ply Membrane Non-Penetrating Roof Installation (PART I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION) The intent of the specifications is to provide for the furnishing and installation of a Single Ply EPDM Non-Penetrating Mechanically Attached Roofing System (Ethylene Propylene Dien Monomer), in according with the manufacturer's printed and published specifications, warranted for a ten year period, meeting Factory Mutual's Windstorm Resistance Classification of I-90. 1.01 EXACT LOCATION: Drawings, with the exception of outside dimensions, will be considered strictly diagrammatic on contract concerns. Exact details and penetrations will not be shown on drawings. Contractors are encouraged to visit the actual work site prior to bid. 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE: (A) This roofing system must be applied by roofing contractor authorized by a Non-Penetrating Mechanically Attached membrane manufacturer. (B) An inspection shall be made by a representative of the manufacturer at least once during the installation (date to be established by owner) and upon completion of the installation, to ascertain that the roofing system has been installed according to the applicable specifications and details. (C) There shall be no deviation from this specification without prior written approval of the contracting officer. All submissions to the contracting officer requesting deviations from the specifications shall show the approval of the roof membrane manufacturer. (D) Membrane installer must have at five (5) years experience with installing Single Ply Membrane Roof Systems. (E) The institution reserves the right to test the new roof to ensure that are no leakage or ponding prior to acceptance, and in accordance manufacture's recommendations. (F) Non-Penetrating is defined as: no fasteners through final layer of single ply membrane. 1.03 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: (A) Deliver materials in original unopened containers. (B) Containers are to be labeled with manufacture's name, brand name, installation instructions and identification of various items enclosed. (C) Store materials, except membrane, in dry area and protect from water and direct sunlight. Damaged materials shall be replaced at contractor's expense. (D) Store materials, except membrane, between 60 degrees F and 80 degrees F. If exposed to lower temperature, restore to 60 degree F minimum temperature at contractor's expense. (E) Contractor will be present to receive delivered materials and will be responsible for proper storage facilities. (F) Store materials in such a manner that the Contracting Officer may easily check quantities. (G) The institution has no enclosed storage area for use by the contractor; therefore, the Contracting Officer will identify an open area for storage outside the secure perimeter of the Institution. The Contractor will need to secure this area with an eight foot fence and will also be required to keep this area clean and orderly. 1.04 SURFACE PREPARATION: The Contractor will be required to perform an infrared roof moisture analysis to determine if water infiltration and deteriorated thermal insulation is present. If water infiltration and deteriorated thermal insulation is found, repairs will be made to the satisfaction of the EPDM Manufacturer. Manufacturer's representative will be required to inspect surface preparation no sooner than one working day prior to installation, and to give written certification to the Contracting Officer that states that the roof is properly prepared for installation. 1.06 SUBMITTALS: Samples of all materials used in this installation (application), which are not supplied by the Roofing System Manufacturer shall be furnished to the Roofing System Manufacturer for his written approval prior to any installation at the work site. NOTE: No materials shall be installed until written approval of all materials by the Roofing System Manufacturer is furnished to the Contracting Officer by the Roofing installer. (A) The Roofing Contractor shall make sufficient test cuts of the existing roofing materials prior to commencement of any work and shall have a "reliable determination" made of the presence or absence of any Coal-Tar Pitch. This above-mention determination shall be made known to the Roofing Membrane Manufacturer and the Contracting Officer in writing. (B) The Roofing Membrane Manufacturer shall acknowledge in his written approval of all roofing materials that the matter of the presence of Coal-Tar Pitch has been reviewed and what precautions, additional materials, substitution of materials, etc. is required to provide a complete roof installation which shall be guaranteed by the Roofing Membrane Manufacturer per the requirements of these Specifications. PART II. APPROVAL, CERTIFICATION, WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE) 2.01 APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ROOFING SYSTEM: (A) Prior to installation of any materials, the Roofing Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer all materials and assemblies proposed for use. This submittal shall bear the written approval of all materials and assemblies by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer prior to submission to the Contracting Officer. (B) The Roofing Systems Manufacturer shall carefully review the above mentioned submittal from the Contractor, and shall certify in writing, all materials to be used in constructing the roof system proposed, whether furnished by the roofing system manufacturer or by other materials manufacturer(s), are compatible, proper and adequate for use on this project and that upon completion of the installation, the roofing system manufacturer's ten (10) year warranty will be issued to the U.S. Government's Contracting Officer. (C) The roofing system manufacturer shall also furnish with the above mentioned certification, a complete set of written instructions for the proper application of all required materials for the complete (entire) roofing system. These written instructions shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Flashing and Counter Flashing Details. (b) Insulation Installation. (c) Water cut-off. (d) Caulking and Contingent Materials. (e) Roof Walkway Protection Material. (f) Layout of Membrane Roofing. (g) Seaming and Sealing of Membrane Roofing Joints. (h) Monofoam Installation (if required). (i) Nailing and Fasteners (j) Descriptive literature, technical information, brochures, etc. (k) Approved listing of all materials by brand name, functional materials name, etc. Which should be incorporated in the work to provide a complete roof system. (D) Theses written instruction shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer (minimum of 3 sets or as otherwise required by the Contract Documents). All related submittals and Shop Drawings will be finalized prior to commencement of the Project, and utilized by the Contracting Officer and Project Representative during installation of the work to ascertain compliance wtih the roofing system manufacturer's requirements. (E) The roofing system manufacturer's qualified representative shall review these written instructions above with the contractor, contracting officer, project representative and facility manager during the site visit -- first day of the roofing system installation (application) -- and shall furnish any additional instructions, clarifications, details, etc., as may be found to be required at that time. 2.20 WARRANTY: (A) The Contractor warrants to the Owner that all materials and equipment furnished under this Contract will be new unless otherwise specified, and that all work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in conformance with the Contract Documents. All work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, may be considered defective. If required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence ad to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. This warranty is not limited by the provisions of the paragraph below. (B) If, within ten (10) after the Date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof or within then (10) years after acceptance by the Government of designated equipment or within such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special warranty required by the Contract Documents, any of the Work is found to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of a written notice from the Contracting Officer to do so unless the Contracting officer has previously given the Contractor a written acceptance of such condition. This obligation shall survive termination of the Contract. PART III. MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION -- 3.01 THERMAL INSULATION: (A) Thermal insulation shall be of the "Rigid Board Type" or equal, as per the manufacturer's specifications. (B) The thermal insulation shall be the following type unless found to be incompatible with the Roofing System Manufacturer's requirements for a Warranted (Guaranteed) Roofing System: 1" Rigid Fiberboard. (C) The thermal insulation shall be ASTM 208, high density, minimum 1 inch thick, meeting manufacturer's and F.M.'s requirements. (D) Water sensitive thermal insulation and any other water sensitive roofing materials shall be kept dry at all times. Where materials must be stored outdoors, the materials shall be covered with polyethylene tarps or other suitable waterproof tarps which shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. (E) No unit(s) having defects is to be installed in this work. All unsuitable or defective material(s) shall be removed from the job site on a daily basis to preclude incorporation in the work. In no event shall more thermal insulation be placed on the surface to be roofed than can be covered with roofing membrane prior to the onset of inclement weather or termination of the day's work. (F) The thermal insulation shall be protected from water at all temporary terminations during installation by a suitable water cut-off and/or water dam as specified and recommended by the Roofing Membrane Manufacturer. The thermal insulation shall be neatly cut to fit around all roof penetrations and projections, and shall be tapered as required to ensure adequate drainage. All joints shall be tightly butted in all directions. The insulation around all existing and proposed roof drains shall be featerhed or tapered to provide a sump area. The newly installed roof insulation shall conform as closely as possible to the existing slopes, valleys, crickets, etc. as now exist on the existing roof deck. The Roofing Contractor shall neatly cut, bevel, taper, etc. the new roof insulation to conform to the valleys, crickets, slopes, etc. in both plan and elevation. Insulation must be installed in such a manner so as to ensure no ponding occurs. 3.02 WATER CUT-OFF: (A) Water cut-offs shall be made by extending the membrane beyond the thermal insulation and setting the end of the roofing membrane in six (6) inches of plastic roof cement. All temporary water cut-offs shall be removed prior to proceeding with the next period, by cutting off that portion of the roofing membrane that has been in contact with the plastic roofing cement and disposing of it. (B) The above stated method shall be utilized to provide Water Cut-offs unless another method is specified by the Roofing System Manufacturer. 3.03 FLASHING: (A) Flashing shall be installed at all intersections of roof with sloped or vertical surfaces, roof interruptions and penetrations in accordance with the Roofing System Manufacturer's currently published drawings consistent with job conditions. (B) All flashings and terminations shall be securely fastened in the plane of the roof deck with suitable fasteners to provide a holding force of not less than the expected life of the roof. Fasteners shall be installed so as to be subjected only to shear forces, unless suitable expansion type fasteners are used in an approved manner per the Roofing System Manufacturer. Fasteners shall be installed at intervals not to exceed four (4) inches unless otherwise specified by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. (C) Fasteners and roofing nails used to secure flashings shall be galvanized metal or corrosion resistant materials with a head diameter of not less than 3.8 inch unless otherwise specified by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. All joints between longitudinal segments of the metal flashing shall be made in accordance with standard details of the Roofing System Manufacturer. (D) Counter flashing materials shall be new and shall be as specified by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. (E) No existing wood nailers in any existing reglets shall be used for attachment of new flashing or Counter flashing. (F) All pipe flashings shall be provided with a EPDM vent pipe cover furnished by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. A two (2) inch minimum overlap of roof membrane, shall be adhered to the EPDM flague, in accordance with the Roofing System Manufacturer's approved details. (G) All base flashing shall extend up vertical surfaces eight (8) inches (minimum) and onto the horizontal roof surface not less than three (3) inches except as may be required by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. (H) All metal base flashing shall be installed by nailing to treated wood nailers unless otherwise required by the Roofing Systems Manufacturer. (I) Furnish shop drawings for all metal assemblies for approval prior to fabrication. Metal assemblies include all flashing/Counter flashing details, assemblies for use beneath rooftop mounted equipment, fascia details and base flashings. Approval required prior to installation. EXPANSION JOINTS: All required expansion joints whether existing or new, shall be installed by the Roofing Contractor in strict accordance with the Roofing Membrane Manufacturer's recommendation and approval details. (J) Existing cap flashing will be re-used. 3.04 CAULKING AND CONTINGENT MATERIALS: (A) Caulking materials, where required, shall consist of materials compatible with the EPDM Roof Membrane. (B) Caulking shall be installed in accordance with the Roofing System Manufacturer's instructions. 3.05 ROOF WALKWAYS: The Roofing Contractor shall provide and install rubber mat C. T. Traffic Block or equivalent. Walkways are required at all traffic concentration points (i.e., roof hatches, access doors, rooftop ladders, etc.) regardless of traffic frequency, and shall be around all roof mounted equipment and machinery. 3.06 ROOF MEMBRANE: The roofing membrane shall not be less than .060 or .045 inches in thickness with a sheet size of 7 feet wide or 5 feet wide and the longest length available as determined by existing job site conditions EPDM meeting manufacturer's specifications as stated and tested to meet FM I-90. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: (WAGE DETERMINATION TO THIS CONTRACT) -- The rate referred to in the Davis-Bacon Act for laborers and mechanics, etc., are included in the General Wage Determination Administration Wage and Hour Division, Decision No. CO970005, dated 05/22/98. Payment will be made to individuals used in the performance of this contract thewage rates contained in accordance the above mentioned Wage Determination. REQUIRED INSURANCE: In accordance with Standard Contract Entitled "Insurance-Work on a Government Installation FAR 52.228-5. The Contract shall procure and maintain during the entitle period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance. (1) GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: Bodily injury liability minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence is required on the comprehensive policy. AUTOMATIC LIABILITY INSURANCE: This insurance is required on the comprehensive form policy and shall proved bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. The minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage is required. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE. Minimum amount of $100,000 or as required by the State of Colorado. The CONTRACTOR OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR) Pat Hull-Madrid, Industrial Specialist (303)980-2349. The magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000. (viii) CLAUSES/PROVISIONS: FAR 52.228 " Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation. FAR 52.211-12 "Liquidate Damages -- Construction, FAR 52.222-3 "Convict Labor", FAR 52.22-13 "Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations, FAR 52.203-3 "Covenant Against Contingent Fees", FAR 52.203-7 "Anti-Kickback Procedures", FAR 52.211-10 "Commencement Prosecution, and Completion of Work", FAR 52.222-3 "Convict Labor", FAR 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity", FAR 52.227-4 "Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts", FAR 52.232-33 "Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment", FAR 52.232-34 "Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment", FAR 52.233-1 "Disputes", FAR 52.233-3 "Protest after Award", FAR 52.236-7 "Permits and Responsibilities", FAR 52.242 "Suspension of Work", JAR 2852.223.6 "Requirement for Estimates of the Total Percentage of Recovered Materials to be Utilized in the Performance of the Contract, JAR 2852.223.7 "Requirement for Certification of Recovered Materials Actually Utilized in the Performance of the Contract". Award will be to the responsible offeror whose proposal is responsive to the terms of the RFP and is the most advantageous to the government. Each offeror is required to provide past performance information for same/similar (0159)

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