Transcript of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Richard T. Hammer, …
SPECIFICATIONSussex NJDOT Maintenance Yard Vinyl Siding & Porch
Repair
409 Route 23 North at County Route 565 Sussex, NJ 07461
STATE OF NEW JERSEY Honorable Chris Christie, Governor
Honorable Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Richard T. Hammer, Commissioner
Date: MAY 9, 2017
NJDOT Project Reference Number: __F1# 75609_
Project: Sussex NJDOT Vinyl Siding & Porch Repair. Project
Site: Sussex NJDOT Yard 409 Route 23 North @ County Route 565
Sussex New Jersey 07461 Important Dates:
• Mandatory Site Visit: MAY 16, 2017 @ 10:00AM • Question Cut-Off:
MAY 19, 2017 @ 10:00 AM • Answers to Bid Questions: Bidders are
encouraged to monitor the website
daily for updates, changes and responses to questions through the
submission due date.
• Bid Opening: MAY 26, 2017 @ 10:00 AM
Procurement Contact: Robert McNeil 609-530-5301
dot-ems_bid.procurement@dot.nj.gov Project Manager: Randy Stout
732-312-6628 Randy.Stout@dot.nj.gov
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS PAGE NO. General
Conditions 1 thru 10 Specifications and Scope of Work 11 thru 21
Instructions to Bidders 22 thru 24 ATTACHMENTS:
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
A. The Contracting Agency for this project will be the New Jersey
Department of Transportation (NJDOT). All matters dealing with this
contract and payment should be directed to Randy Stout at
732-312-6628.
B. The Owner for this project will be the State of New Jersey,
Department of Transportation.
C. The Using Agency Representative will also be Randy Stout.. For
purposes of this
contract, he will act as the Owner’s project coordinator and
inspector. He shall judge the quantity, quality, fitness and
acceptability of all parts of the work. All work shall be
coordinated with the Using Agency.
2. SUBMITTALS The following documents and/or materials are required
and must be submitted by the
Contractor during the noted project periods: A. Bid Response
Period: Informal Bid Proposal Form, identified within these
specifications under
Instructions to Bidders, Item 1, Page IB-1. B. Pre-Construction
Period: Business Registration Certificate from the Division of
Revenue identified within
these specifications under Instructions to Bidders, Item 1F, Page
IB-1 and specified under General Conditions, Item 14, Page
GC-5.
Insurance Certificate identified within these specifications under
Instructions to
Bidders, Item 1, Page IB-1 and specified under General Conditions,
Item 3, Page GC-2.
C. Construction Period: If stipulated, provide selection samples,
record samples, shop drawings, diagrams,
schedules, lists, illustrations, performance charts, catalog cuts,
progress payments, and brochures.
D. Close-Out Period: Letter of Guarantee guaranteeing the quality
and workmanship for a period of one
year from date of final acceptance of the project.
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Manufacturer’s guarantees and warranties. 3. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The Contractor shall submit insurance certificates in the
following minimum
coverages: 1. Workman’s Compensation - $250,000 2. Comprehensive
Liability a. Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 each occurrence. b.
Property Damage - $1,000,000 each occurrence. 3. Vehicle Liability
a. Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 each occurrence. b. Property Damage -
$500,000 each occurrence. 4. USE OF PREMISES A. The Contractor
shall coordinate requirements for available utilities/facilities
with
the NJDOT Project Manager and the Local Facility Manager. B. The
Contractor shall confine his apparatus, the storage of materials
and
equipment, and the operation of his workmen to limits or directions
of the Project Manager and the Local Facility Manager, and shall
not unreasonably encumber the premises with his materials.
5. PROTECTION AND LIABILITY A. Protection and security of persons
and property during the construction period
from loss by theft, vandalism, pilfering, fire, water, wind, etc.,
shall be provided by the Contractor as the conditions at the site
warrant. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing his own
plant, equipment, and all materials scheduled for the
project.
B. If any direct or indirect damage is done to private or public
property by or on
account of any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the
execution of work on the part of the Contractor, such property
shall be restored by the Contractor, at his expense, to a condition
equal to or better than that existing before the damage was done,
or he shall make good the damage in another manner, acceptable to
the NJDOT.
6. MATERIALS QUALITY
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A. The Contractor shall furnish materials and equipment which will
be efficient, appropriate, and have the capacity to secure a
satisfactory quality of work and a rate of progress which will
ensure the completion of the work within the time frame stipulated.
Only new materials and equipment shall be incorporated into the
work.
7. SUBSTITUTION A. In the event the Contractor should propose a
substitution of the specified
equipment or materials, it shall be his responsibility to submit
proof of equality and data of sufficient detail to enable the NJDOT
to identify the particular product, the method of installation, and
whatever else is required so a determination can be made as to its
conformity to the product specified. The Contractor shall provide
and pay for any tests, which may be directed by the NJDOT in order
to evaluate such proposed substitution(s). Any material or product,
which is not in full conformance with specifications, may be
rejected.
B. The Contractor shall be allowed seven (7) working days from the
date of contract
award to provide the necessary shop drawing(s), data and samples
supporting any proposed substitution(s). Should the Contractor fail
to provide the information within this period, the NJDOT shall
exercise the option of either: allocating additional time for the
information, or denying any further consideration of the
substitution(s) whereby the Contractor must provide the equipment
or material(s) specified.
C. Since substitutions are primarily for the financial benefit of
the Contractor, a
credit change order shall accompany each request for substitution.
8. OTHER CONDITIONS A. By submitting a bid, the Bidder warrants
that he has familiarized himself with all
provisions of the bidding documents and understands their intent
and meaning. B. The failure or omission of the Bidder to examine
forms, instruments, or plan and
specification documents, or to visit the site and acquaint himself
with conditions there existing, and compute required amounts of
labor and materials covering the complete job shall not relieve him
from any obligation with respect to his bid.
C. Any oral interpretation, not documented in writing prior to bid
opening or
referenced in the bid proposal, shall be considered as privileged
information and, as such, not binding upon the NJDOT.
D. Conditions existing at the time of the inspection will be
maintained by the
NJDOT as far as practical. The NJDOT assumes no responsibility for
actual conditions where work is to occur. Starting of operations
will be construed, as
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evidence that the Contractor has complied with the above
requirements, and later claims for difficulties encountered which
could have been foreseen will not be recognized.
E. In order to protect the lives and health of his employees, the
Contractor shall
comply with all applicable statutes and pertinent provisions of the
“Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction,” issued by the
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. He shall maintain
an accurate record of all cases of death, occupational disease, and
injury requiring medical attention or causing loss of time from
work, arising out of and in the course of employment on work under
the contract. The Contractor alone shall be responsible for the
safety, efficiency, and adequacy of his plant, appliances, and
methods, and for any damage or injury, which may result from his
failure or his improper construction, maintenance, or
operation.
F. The Contractor shall defend, protect, indemnify, and save
harmless the State of
New Jersey from all claims, suits, actions, damages, and costs of
every name and description arising out of or resulting from the
performance of his work under this contract. This responsibility is
not limited by the provisions of other indemnification provisions
included elsewhere herein.
9. TIME OF COMPLETION A. Work to be completed, inspected and
approved within 45 calendar days from the
Notice to Proceed. B. No activities will be permitted on weekends
or holidays unless otherwise
approved by the Project Manager and the Local Facility Manager. 10.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. The Contractor agrees that, from the
compensation otherwise to be paid, the
NJDOT will assess liquidated damages in the amount of $250 for each
calendar day thereafter that the work included under this contract
remains uncompleted as specified under the Time of Completion which
sum is agreed upon as the proper proportionate measure of
liquidated damages which the NJDOT will sustain per diem, by
failure of the Contractor to progress or complete his work under
this contract at the time stipulated, and the sum is not to be
construed as in any sense a penalty.
B. The above liquidated damages shall be interpreted as partial
reimbursement to the
NJDOT resulting from the legal fees and the cost of additional
engineering services, and other expenses of the NJDOT because of
non-compliance by original dates, but shall not be considered as
including costs of legal fees and the cost of additional services
in connection with claims, arbitration, litigation,
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default or insolvency of the Contractor. 11. TERMINATION FOR
CONVENIENCE A. The NJDOT may, at any time, terminate the Contract
in whole or in any part for
the Division’s convenience and without cause when the NJDOT in
their discretion, views termination in the public interest.
B. Upon receipt of the Termination for Convenience, the Contractor
shall complete
only items specified in the order and in accordance with the
contract documents.
C. The Contractor will only be paid for items of work partially or
completely finished at either the contract price or mutually agreed
price.
12. NEW JERSEY PREVAILING WAGE ACT A. The Contractor must comply
with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act Laws of
1963, Chapter 150, (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.) and all
amendments thereto, and this act is hereby made a part of every
contract entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey through
the Division of Property Management and Construction, except those
contracts which are not within the contemplation of the act.
B. The Contractor must submit their certified payroll with their
invoice on the
PAYROLL CERTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS form. 13. THE
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT A. At the time of the bid
due date, the bidder and the subcontractors must be
registered
in accordance with “The Public Works Contractor Registration Act”
(N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq).
B. All questions regarding registration should be addressed
to:
Contractor Registration Unit New Jersey Department of Labor
Division of Wage and Hour Compliance PO Box 389 Trenton, NJ
08625-0389 Telephone: 609-292-9464 Fax: 609-633-8591
14. In accordance with Public Law 2001, Chapter 134, all
contractors and subcontractors providing goods/services to State
agencies and authorities are required to provide the contracting
agency or authority with proof of registration with the Department
of Treasury, Division of Revenue. The basic registration process
involves the filing of Form NJ-Reg.
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which can be filed online at www.state.nj.us/njbgs/services.html or
call (609) 292-7077 or (609) 292-1730.
15. The Prime Contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable
steps to ensure that Small Business Enterprises (SBE) as defined in
N.J.A.C. 17:14-1.2 have the maximum opportunity to compete for and
perform contracts.
GOALS FOR THIS CONTRACT
A. This contract includes a goal of awarding 25 percent of the
total contract value to either Prime or Subcontractors that qualify
as small businesses with gross revenues of up to one million and
small businesses with revenues that do not exceed the annual
revenue standards established by the Federal standard at 13 C.F.R.
121.201.
B. Aspirations shall be made to allocate a portion of the
twenty-five (25) percent
value in accordance with the following ethnic goals: African
American 6.3% and Asian American 4>34%.
C. Only SBE’s properly certified by the date of bid with the
Division of Minority
& Women Business Development will be considered in determining
whether the Contractor has met the Contract goals.
D. A database of certified SBE firms is available for review from
the Division of
Minority & Women Business Development (Telephone: 609-292-2146;
Website: http://www.nj.gov/njbusiness/contracting/services). This
database is to be used as source of information only, and does not
relieve the Prime Contractor of the responsibility of seeking out
other SBE's.
SUBMISSION OF CONTRACTOR'S SBE PLAN
A. The Prime Contractor who is named the apparent successful bidder
shall
submit to the NJDOT for approval, no later than 10 State business
days after Notification from the New Jersey Dept. of Transportation
the following:
1. SBE Form A - Schedule of SBE Participation. The Prime Contractor
shall
list all SBE’s that will participate in the contract including type
of work, actual dollar amount and percent of total Contract to be
performed; and ethnicity.
2. SBE Form B - Affidavit of SBE status which is a statement under
oath by the SBE that the firm is properly certified as an
SBE.
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3. Request for Exemption - In the event the Prime Contractor is
unable to meet the specified goals, Prime Contractor must submit a
written request for an exemption from the goals as defined
herein.
4. The name of the Prime Contractor's SBE liaison officer who shall
be the
person within the Prime Contractor's organization primarily
responsible for implementing the Prime Contractor's SBE
program.
4. NJDOT in its sole discretion may request additional information
from the
Prime Contractor prior to award of the contract in order to
evaluate the Prime Contractor's compliance with the SBE
requirements of the bid proposal. Such information must be provided
within the time limits established by NJDOT.
REASONABLE OUTREACH EFFORTS
A. The Prime Contractor that fails to meet the goals for small
businesses shall document the reasonable outreach efforts it has
made to meet the goals. Evidence of “good reach effort includes but
is not limited to:
1. The Firm shall request listings of SBE’s from the Division (609)
292-2146
and/or the Division of Property Management and Construction and
attempt to contact same.
2. The firm shall keep specific records of its efforts, including
records of all
requests made to the Division, the names of the SBE’s contacted,
and the means and results of such contacts, including without
limitation receipts from certified mail and telephone
records.
3. The Firm shall actively solicit and shall provide the Division
of Property
Management and Construction with proof of solicitations of SBE’s
for the provision of Services; including advertisements in general
circulation media, professional service publications and small
business, minority- owned business or women-owned business focus
media.
4. The Firm shall provide evidence of efforts made to identify
categories of
Services capable of being performed by SBE’s. 5. The Firm shall
provide all potential subcontractors and sub-consultants
that the Firm has contacted pursuant to 2 or 3 above with detailed
information regarding the scope of work of the subject
contract.
6. The Firm shall provide evidence of efforts made to use the goods
and/or
services of available community organizations, consultant groups,
and local, State, and Federal agencies that provide assistance in
the recruitment and placement of SBE’s. Furthermore, the Firm shall
submit proof of its subcontractors’ and/or sub-consultants’ SBE
registrations on the form
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attached to the Informal Bid Proposal Form as SBE Form A and shall
complete such other forms as may be required by the Division of
Property Management and Construction for State reporting as to
participation.
RESPONSIBILITY AFTER CONTRACT AWARD
A. The Prime Contractor shall advise NJDOT of any change regarding
the work to
be performed by an SBE whose name was submitted on the SBE Form A
for the purpose of meeting the Contract goals.
B. If an SBE that was to be used by the Prime Contractor to meet
one of the goal
does not perform the work, the Prime Contractor shall attempt to
replace the SBE with a similarly situated SBE. If the Prime
Contractor fails to replace the SBE with a similarly situated SBE,
it shall document to NJDOT the reasons for such failure and NJDOT
may review the Prime Contractor's subcontracting practices to
determine if it is engaging in unlawful discrimination.
DOCUMENTATION
A. NJDOT may at any time require such information as it deems
necessary
to ascertain the compliance of any Prime Contractor with the terms
of these provisions.
B. The Prime Contractor shall keep such records as are necessary
to
determine compliance with its SBE obligations. The records kept by
the Contractor must contain information that demonstrates:
1. The names of the SBE’s contacted for Work on the Contract; 2.
The type of work to be done or services to be performed by all
SBE
contractors on the Contract; 3. The actual dollar amount of work
awarded to SBE’s; 4. The progress and efforts being made in seeking
out and utilizing SBE’s.
This would include solicitations, quotes, and bids regarding work
items, supplies, and leases;
5. Documentation of all correspondence, contacts, and telephone
calls, used
to obtain the services of SBE’s on the Contract. C. As required by
NJDOT the Prime Contractor shall submit reports
pertaining to contracts and business transactions with SBE’s. D.
All such records shall be maintained for a period of three years
following
final payment and shall be available for inspection by the
NJDOT.
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SANCTIONS
Failure of the Prime Contractor to carry out the requirements set
forth in these General Conditions shall constitute a breach of
contract for which NJDOT may terminate the contract or pursue such
other remedy as NJDOT deems appropriate. The Prime Contractor shall
physically include the provisions set forth in these General
Conditions in all contracts.
16. PROCUREMENT REFORM
A. PUBLIC LAW 2005, CHAPTER 51 - RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL
CONTRIBUTIONS – In accordance with Public Law 2005, Chapter 51, any
bidder(s) awarded a contract on or after October 15, 2004, shall be
required to submit a Certification and Disclosure of Political
Contributions for all Business Entities. The successful contractor
will be required to complete the necessary forms. Public Law 2005,
Chapter 51 prohibits State departments, agencies and authorities
from entering into a contract that exceeds $17,500 with an
individual or entity that has made a contribution to a political
party committee. Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 further requires the
disclosure of all contributions to any political organization
organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code that also
meets the definition of a “continuing political committee” within
the meaning of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-3(n) and N.J.A.C. 19:25-1.7. The
successful bidder shall also be required to adhere to all
continuing obligations contained in Public Law 2005, Chapter 51
regarding contributions and disclosures as required in Public Law
2005, Chapter 51.
B. PUPLIC LAW 2005, Chapter 92 - In accordance with Public Law
2005, Chapter 92 (N.J.S.A. 52:34-13.2 et seq., superseding
Executive Order 129 (2004)), all bidders submitting a proposal
shall be required to submit a Source Disclosure Certification that
all services will be performed in the United States. The bidder
shall disclose the location by country where services under the
contract will be performed and any subcontracting of services under
the contract and the location by country where any subcontracted
services will be performed. The Source Disclosure Certification is
attached to the bid proposal form.
C. PUBLIC LAW 2005, Chapter 271 – All bidders submitting a proposal
shall be
required to complete a Vendor Certification and Political
Contribution Disclosure Form for those projects not required to be
publicly advertised. This form will be attached to the bid proposal
form.
PUBLIC LAW 2005, Chapter 92 can be viewed in its entirety at
http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/circular/eom129.htm All pay-to-play
Public Laws and documents are posted on the website
http://www.nj.gov/dca/lgs/p2p
17. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
A. If awarded a contract, your company/firm shall be required to
comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and
N.J.A.C. 17:27
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SPECIFICATIONS – SCOPE OF WORK The New Jersey Department of
Transportation would like to obtain a quote for the following work
to be accomplished at the NJDOT, Sussex Yard 409 Route 23 North
Sussex New Jersey 07461 Scope of Work to be accomplished:
1. Hours of work allowed, Monday—Friday 730AM—4:00PM Zero
exceptions 2. Porches, Remove and install new 1.5” Wolmanized
Decking to front and Rear porches 3. Remove and install new
Wolmanized stairs on Front both sides and Rear 4. Remove and
install New 4 x 4 Wolmanized front porch support beams. 5. Install
Triple Center Soffit Vents to underside of front porch 6. On rear
Porch add 8 x 8 or larger to support back porch and bump out. 7.
Remove shutters, 8. Wrap house with a vapor barrier, Typar, or
equivalent. 9. All exposed wood will be wrapped as see in spec. 10.
New shutters to be installed, color tbd. 11. Vendor to supply own
way to dispose of all old material. 12. All sections below 13. Any
Questions will be answered at site meeting
SECTION 07 46 33 VINYL AND POLYMER SIDING
PART ONE – GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including
General and Supplementary Conditions, and other Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION INCLUDES
1.3 RELATED SECTIONS
1.4 REFERENCES
A. ASTM D 635 – Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or
Extent and Time of
Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
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B. ASTM D 638 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of
Plastics C. ASTM D 648 – Test Method for Deflection Temperature of
Plastics under Flexural
Load D. ASTM D 696 – Standard Test method for Coefficient of Linear
Thermal Expansion
of Plastics between -30 Degrees C and 30 Degrees C E. ASTM D 790 –
Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Un-reinforced
and
Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials F. ASTM D
1435 – Standard Practice Method for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
G. ASTM D 1929 – Standard Test Method for Ignition Properties of
Plastics H. ASTM D 2843 – Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke
from the Burning or
Decomposition of Plastics I. ASTM D 3679 – Standard Specifications
for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Siding J. ASTM D 4101 – Standard Specification for Propylene
Plastic Injection and Extrusion
Materials K. ASTM D 4216 – Standard Specification for Rigid Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Compounds and Related Plastic Building Product Compounds L. ASTM D
4226 – Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of PVC
Building
Products M. ASTM D 4477 – Standard Specification for Rigid Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit N. ASTM D 5206 – Standard Windload
Resistance Test O. ASTM E 84 –Standard Test method for Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials P. ASTM E 119 – Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests on
Building Construction and
Materials 1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. PVC Fire Resistance: Provide vinyl siding products that meet or
exceed the following ratings: 1. Flame spread index 20, fuel
contribution o, smoke development rating 360, per
ASTM E 84. 2. Self-ignition temperature: 824 degrees F (440 degrees
C) per ASTM D 1929. 3. Fire endurance classification of 1 hour, per
ASTM E 119 as wall assembly.
B. Siding: TPO Fire Resistance: Provide thermoplastic polyolefin
siding products that meet or exceed the following ratings: 1.
Minimum self-ignition temperature of 650 degrees F (343 degrees C),
per ASTM
D1929. 2. Smoke density rating of 40, per ASTM D 2843.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300 B. Product Data:
Manufacturer’s data sheets on each product to be used,
including:
1. Preparation instructions and recommendations 2. Storage and
handling requirements and recommendations 3. Installation
methods
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C. Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two
complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer’s full range
of available colors and patterns.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Provide installer with not less than
three years of experience with products specified or has obtained
Master Craftsman credentials from siding manufacturer.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store products in manufacturer’s unopened packaging until ready
for installation.
1.9 PRODUCT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and
ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum
results. Do not install products under environmental conditions
outside manufacturer’s absolute limits.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard lifetime limited warranty on
siding products. PART TWO – PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS
A. Polymer Siding Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO): Provide siding
materials made of modified polypropylene copolymer with cell
classification of PP300A11220F00W2020103, as defined by ASTM D
4101, meeting or exceeding the following properties. 1. Tensile
strength: 3,500 psi (24,133 kPa), per ASTM D 638 2. Tensile
modulus: 180,000 psi (1,241,100 kPa), per ASTM D 638 3. Flexural
modulus: 180,000 psi (1,241,100 kPa), per ASTM D 790 4. Coefficient
of linear thermal expansion: .000053 in/in/degree F, per ASTM D 696
5. Deflection temperature at 264 psi (1820 kPa): 160 degrees F (71
degrees C) 6. Style: Double Six Siding: Color: As selected by
Architect from manufacturer’s standards
B. Vinyl Carpentry Accessories
1. Provide matching vinyl accessories as specified or required. a.
Undersill trim b. Fascia c. 2 ½ inch (64 mm) Metal Starter Strip d.
Simulated Corner Boards
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C. Fasteners: Provide galvanized steel nails as recommended by
manufacturer of siding
products. D. Wood Furring: 1” x 2” pine, spruce or fir. E.
Insulation Board: 3/4” polystyrene ridged insulation board.
PART THREE – EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly
prepared. B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of
another installer, notify Architect of
unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. 3.2 PREPARATION
A. Remove projecting corner boards, window and door trim. B.
Examine, clean, and repair as necessary any substrate conditions
which would be
detrimental to proper installation. C. Do not begin installation
until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install furring strips vertical at 16” on center over existing
wood siding. Shim furring at corners and at openings as required to
provide a smooth plane for siding.
B. Infill between furring to provide backing for siding. C. Install
products in accordance with the latest printed instructions of the
manufacturer. D. Install products with all components true and
plumb. E. Nail horizontal panels by placing nail in center of slot.
Nail vertical panels by placing
first nail at top of top slot and remaining nails in center of
slots. Drive nails straight, leaving 1/16 inch (1.6mm) space
between nail head and flange of panel.
F. Allow apace between both ends of siding panels and trim for
thermal movement. Overlap horizontal panel ends one-half the width
of factory pre-cut notches.
G. Stagger lap joints in horizontal siding in uniform pattern as
successive courses of siding are installed.
H. Install J-channel and flashing to accommodate successive courses
of vertical siding. Install wood shims at building corners to bring
cut edges of vertical siding out to correct plane.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project. B.
Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial
Completion
3.5 CLEANING
A. At completion of work, remove debris caused by siding
installation from project site.
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PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including
General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section Includes: 1. Installation of sealants and backing
rods at sealant joints in the building
façade. B. Scope: Provide all materials, labor, equipment, and
appliances required to complete
work of this Section, including, but not necessarily limited to,
the following: 1. Cleaning and priming of joints as required by
Manufacturers installation
instructions. 2. Installation of joint sealants at exterior
intersections with metal frames.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM C 321 - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of
Chemical-Resistant Mortars.
B. ASTM C 920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint
Sealants. C. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-00227E (COM-NBS) -
Interim Federal Specification
for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Multi-Component (for
Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other
Structures.
D. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-00230C - Interim Federal
Specification for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Single
Component (for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and
Other Structures.
E. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-001543 (COM-NBS) - Interim
Federal Specification for Sealing Compound: Silicone Rubber Base
(for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other
Structures.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Performance: Except as otherwise indicated, joint sealers are
required to establish
and maintain airtight and waterproof continuous seals on a
permanent basis, within recognized limitations of wear and aging as
indicated for each application. Failures of installed sealers to
comply with this requirement will be recognized as failures of
materials and workmanship.
B. Applicator Qualifications: Contractor and job foreman must have
a minimum of five (5) years experience installing sealant.
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C. Pre-Installation Compatibility and Adhesion Tests: Contractor
shall be responsible for verifying with sealant manufacturer that
all sealants to be used are compatible with and will satisfactorily
adhere to all substrates. Tests shall be conducted in the field and
witnessed by the Contracting Officer.
D. Adhesion Test: During installation, in the presence of, and when
and where directed by the Contracting Officer conduct pull test on
each joint type. Test is to be performed by slicing across the
joint and then cutting both sides of the joint two inches,
separating the sealant from the adjoining material. The sealant
shall then be pulled in the direction of the joint. The sealant
should break rather than separate from the adjoining
material.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Division 1. B. Manufacturer's
Technical Data, Guides, and Application Procedures C. Submit
samples illustrating colors. D. Submit laboratory tests or data
validating product compliance with performance
criteria specified. E. Submit a copy of the Manufacturer’s
warranty.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver products in original factory packaging bearing
identification of product, manufacturer, and batch number. Provide
Material Safety Data Sheets for each product.
B. Store products in a location protected from freezing, damage,
construction activity, precipitation, and direct sunlight in strict
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Condition products to approximately 60 to 70 degrees F (16 to 21
degrees C) for use in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
D. Handle all products with appropriate precautions and care as
stated on Material Safety Data Sheet.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Do not use products under conditions of precipitation or
freezing weather. Use
appropriate measures for protection and supplementary heating to
ensure proper curing conditions in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations if application during inclement weather
occurs.
B. Ensure substrate is dry. C. Protect adjacent work from
contamination or damage.
1.8 WARRANTY
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2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Single Source: All materials, including joint sealers, cleaners,
and primers shall be of a single source manufacturer.
B. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Dow Corning 2. Sika 3. Tremco 4.
Approved Equal
2.2 MATERIALS
A. One-part, low modulus, elastomeric sealant: DOW CORNING 790
Silicone Building Sealant, SIKA Sikasil WS 290 or TREMCO Spectrem
1, Conforming to ASTM C920, Type S, Grade 25, Use NT, M, G, A, and
O.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Primer: As required by sealant manufacturer. B. Joint Cleaner:
Non-corrosive and non-staining type recommended by sealant
manufacturer and compatible with joint forming materials. C. Backer
Rod: Open or closed-cell polyethylene rod designed for use with
cold-applied
joint sealants for on-grade or below-grade applications. 1. Comply
with ASTM C 1330. 2. Size required for joint design.
D. Bond Breaker: Pressure-sensitive tape polyethylene or Teflon
recommended by
sealant manufacturer. E. Masking Tape: Pressure-sensitive paper
tape.
2.4 COLOR
A. Sealant Colors: Selected by Contracting Officer from
manufacturer's master color system.
PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Inspect all areas involved in work to establish extent of work,
access, and need for protection of surrounding construction and
public spaces.
B. Conduct pre-application inspection of site verification with an
authorized manufacturer's representative.
C. The drawings generally indicate locations of joint sealers. The
contractor shall examine the building prior to bidding to determine
the quantity and location of all
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sealant joints. The contractor shall be responsible for the
preparation and replacement of joint sealers in ALL joints whether
shown on the drawings or not.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Remove loose materials and foreign matter which impair adhesion
of joint filler. B. Clean joints by grinding, sandblasting, or wire
brushing to expose a sound surface
free of contamination and laitance. C. Ensure structurally sound
surfaces, dry, clean, free of dirt, moisture, loose
particles,
oil, grease, asphalt, tar, paint, wax, rust, waterproofing, curing
and parting compounds, membrane materials, and other foreign
matter.
D. Prime the bond line using Prime Coat where required by the
sealant manufacturer installation instructions or as required for
proper adhesion, allowing a minimum of one hour drying and cure
time before installing sealant. Primer should be within shelf life
and poured from containers onto rags, or into applicator bottles
that can be poured onto rags. If brushes are used, primer should be
poured a small amount at a time into another open container to
avoid contaminating primer and to minimize primer being exposed too
long. Pour out no more than can be applied in 30 minutes. If primer
becomes cloudy or contaminated, discard. Prime no more substrate
than can be sealed in one day or shift.
E. Where the possibility of joint filler staining of adjacent areas
or materials exists, mask joints prior to application.
1. Do not remove masking tape before joints have been tooled and
initial cure of joint filler has taken place.
2. Work stained due to failure of proper masking precautions will
not be accepted.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Solvent clean aluminum and any other non-porous surfaces with
recommended solvent using the “Two Cloth Cleaning Method”.
B. Apply primer according to manufacturer’s instructions. C.
Back-Up Material:
1. Install backer rod using blunt or rounded tools to assure
uniform depth (+/- 1/8”) without puncturing or twisting. Closed
cell rod shall be a minimum 20% oversized. Open cell rod shall be a
minimum 50% oversized. Install bond breaker tape in shallow
joints.
2. Install polyethylene joint filler in joints wider than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) to back-up material per manufacturer's
recommendations.
D. Bond Breaker: Install bond-breaker strip in joint to be sealed
on top of back-up
material to prevent adhesion of sealant to back-up material;
install per manufacturer's recommendations.
E. Sealant: 1. Mask or protect adjacent areas that are not to
receive sealant.
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2. Apply sealant in joints using a pressure gun with nozzle cut to
appropriate size. Deposit sealant in a uniform and continuous bead
with no gaps or air pockets.
3. Tool joints to require configuration with a blunt instrument as
soon as possible after installation, but before sealant begins to
skin over. Remove all masking materials immediately after
tooling.
4. Apply materials only within manufacturer's specified application
life period. Discard sealant after application life is expired or
if prescribed application period has elapsed.
F. Joints shall have a minimum width to depth ratio of 2:1.
Finished joint cross section
shall have an hourglass shape. 3.4 CLEANING
A. Remove uncured sealant and joint filler with Reducer 990,
xylene, toluene, or MEK. Remove cured sealant and joint filler by
razor, scraping, or mechanically.
B. Remove all debris related to application of sealants from job
site in accordance with all applicable regulations for hazardous
waste disposal.
3.5 SCHEDULE OF JOINT SEALERS
A. General-Purpose Exterior Applications: 1. Sealant: Silicone. 2.
Applications:
a. Joints and recesses between adjacent constructions and frames,
sills, and sub- sills of louvers, and trim.
b Around penetrations in exterior walls. c. Top edges of surface
mounted counterflashing. d. Where necessary to prevent infiltration
of water or air into or through
exterior building envelope.
END OF SECTION
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS BID
A. Bids for the work described herein will be received by the New
Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), located at 1035
Parkway Avenue, Finance & Administration Building, via e-mail
to the attention of the NJDOT Buyer referenced throughout this
solicitation
B. Bids are to be submitted on Informal Bid Proposal Form, herewith
provided. Bids
not submitted on this form and in accordance with the instructions
contained therein shall be considered non-responsive and shall be
rejected. Bids submitted without endorsement shall also be
considered non-responsive. Facsimile submittals will not be
accepted.
C. Bidders shall submit a lump sum base bid for the entire work
described herein. The
amount shall be entered on the Informal Bid Proposal Form, where
the appropriate description has been provided. Bids shall reflect
the equipment and/or material(s) specified. Substitution shall only
be considered after completion of the bidding process.
D. Bids must be received by the New Jersey Department of
Transportation (NJDOT) before the closing date and time, as stated
on the Informal Bid Proposal Form.
E. Public Works Bidders are required to be registered with the
Department of Labor,
Contractor Registration Unit at the time of the bid due date. This
requirement is in accordance with the Public Works Contractor
Registration Act.
F. Bidders shall submit with their Informal Bid Proposal, the Small
Business Enterprise
Form A and Form B as specified in General Conditions. G. Bidders
shall submit with their Informal Bid Proposal Form the Source
Disclosure
Certification for Public Law 2005, Chapter 92 as specified in
General Conditions, and the Vendor Certification and Political
Contribution Disclosure Form, Public law 2005, Chapter 271 as
specified in General Conditions.
H. Before contract award, contactor must submit to NJDOT, an
insurance certificate as
per requirements and business registration certificate from the
Division of Revenue as per requirements.
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NJDOT Contact Person: Randy Stout New Jersey Department of
Transportation Division of Procurement P.O. Box 600 Trenton, NJ
08625 Email: Randy.Stout@dot.nj.gov Office: 732-312-6628 NJDOT
Buyer: Senior Robert McNeil New Jersey Department of Transportation
Division of Procurement P.O. Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 Email:
dot-ems_bid.procurement@dot.nj.gov Office: 609-530-5301 IMPORTANT
DATES & INFORMATION General Description of Project: NJDOT:
Sussex Yard, Vinyl Siding and Porch Repair Mandatory Site Visit: To
view the building, discuss the intent of this project and go over
this Scope of Work prior to submitting a written quote, there will
be a Mandatory Site Visit on: MAY 16, 2017 @ 10:00 AM. You must be
present at this site visit in order to submit a bid Question
Cut-Off Date: MAY 19, 2017 @ 10:00 AM. Bidders are encouraged to
monitor the website daily for updates, changes and responses to
questions through the bid opening date. Bid Opening: MAY 26, 2017@
10:00 AM.
General
1. Upon issuance of a Purchase Order to the successful bidder, a
written schedule shall be submitted to NJDOT Representative so that
all furniture and wall items can be moved out of the way to allow
work to proceed and be completed in a timely manner.
2. Upon completion of all work associated with this project, the
contractor shall be
responsible for the removal and offsite disposal of all job related
debris.
3. Work hours shall primarily be completed after regular business
hours, this may include weeknights and weekends. Some painting may
be able to take place during regular business hours in spaces not
occupied by employees.
Permits The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all
required permits, if required, with the Department of Community
Affairs (DCA). At the completion of the project and before final
payment will be made, all job related debris shall be removed from
the site and the site shall be cleaned and restored to a condition
such that it is equal to or better than it was before the project
started.
General Safety and Health Requirements The New Jersey Department of
Transportation (NJDOT) will provide information to contractors
regarding site conditions that might raise health and safety
concerns that are unusual or unique to NJDOT. It is the
responsibility of the contractor to protect their employees,
subcontractors, and suppliers by providing a safe place of
employment. The NJDOT does not establish nor enforce safety
practices for the benefit of a contractor, subcontractor, supplier
or their employees. This does not exempt contractors from complying
with all other occupational safety and health requirements.
Non-NJDOT entities are responsible for conforming to acceptable
safety and health practices for the protection of NJDOT employees
and property. Please see attached NJDOT Safety Standard Operating
Procedure, “Contractor Safety Requirements” for more information.
Award
A. Award of contract will be based upon the lowest responsible bid.
B. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) reserves the
right to
reject all bids C. Results of the bidding will be made available
upon request. D. Award of contract shall not be interpreted to mean
approval to proceed with
construction activities.
PART ONE – GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including
General and Supplementary Conditions, and other Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION INCLUDES
1.3 RELATED SECTIONS
1.4 REFERENCES
A. ASTM D 635 – Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or
Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal
Position
B. ASTM D 638 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of
Plastics
C. ASTM D 648 – Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
under Flexural Load
D. ASTM D 696 – Standard Test method for Coefficient of Linear
Thermal Expansion of Plastics between -30 Degrees C and 30 Degrees
C
E. ASTM D 790 – Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of
Un-reinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating
Materials
F. ASTM D 1435 – Standard Practice Method for Outdoor Weathering of
Plastics
G. ASTM D 1929 – Standard Test Method for Ignition Properties of
Plastics
H. ASTM D 2843 – Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the
Burning or Decomposition of Plastics
I. ASTM D 3679 – Standard Specifications for Rigid Poly (Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Siding
J. ASTM D 4101 – Standard Specification for Propylene Plastic
Injection and Extrusion Materials
1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.9 PRODUCT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and
ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum
results. Do not install products under environmental conditions
outside manufacturer’s absolute limits.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Provide manufacturer’s standard lifetime limited warranty on
siding products.
PART TWO – PRODUCTS
PART THREE – EXECUTION
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including
General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
A. This Section Includes:
1. Installation of sealants and backing rods at sealant joints in
the building façade.
B. Scope: Provide all materials, labor, equipment, and appliances
required to complete work of this Section, including, but not
necessarily limited to, the following:
2. Installation of joint sealants at exterior intersections with
metal frames.
A. ASTM C 321 - Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of
Chemical-Resistant Mortars.
B. ASTM C 920 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint
Sealants.
C. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-00227E (COM-NBS) - Interim
Federal Specification for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type,
Multi-Component (for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings
and Other Structures.
D. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-00230C - Interim Federal
Specification for Sealing Compound: Elastomeric Type, Single
Component (for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and
Other Structures.
E. FS (Federal Specification) TT-S-001543 (COM-NBS) - Interim
Federal Specification for Sealing Compound: Silicone Rubber Base
(for Caulking, Sealing, and Glazing in Buildings and Other
Structures.
A. Performance: Except as otherwise indicated, joint sealers are
required to establish and maintain airtight and waterproof
continuous seals on a permanent basis, within recognized
limitations of wear and aging as indicated for each application.
Fail...
B. Applicator Qualifications: Contractor and job foreman must have
a minimum of five (5) years experience installing sealant.
C. Pre-Installation Compatibility and Adhesion Tests: Contractor
shall be responsible for verifying with sealant manufacturer that
all sealants to be used are compatible with and will satisfactorily
adhere to all substrates. Tests shall be conducted ...
D. Adhesion Test: During installation, in the presence of, and when
and where directed by the Contracting Officer conduct pull test on
each joint type. Test is to be performed by slicing across the
joint and then cutting both sides of the joint two ...
A. Submit under provisions of Division 1.
B. Manufacturer's Technical Data, Guides, and Application
Procedures
C. Submit samples illustrating colors.
D. Submit laboratory tests or data validating product compliance
with performance criteria specified.
E. Submit a copy of the Manufacturer’s warranty.
A. Deliver products in original factory packaging bearing
identification of product, manufacturer, and batch number. Provide
Material Safety Data Sheets for each product.
B. Store products in a location protected from freezing, damage,
construction activity, precipitation, and direct sunlight in strict
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
C. Condition products to approximately 60 to 70 degrees F (16 to 21
degrees C) for use in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
D. Handle all products with appropriate precautions and care as
stated on Material Safety Data Sheet.
A. Do not use products under conditions of precipitation or
freezing weather. Use appropriate measures for protection and
supplementary heating to ensure proper curing conditions in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations if application
during...
B. Ensure substrate is dry.
C. Protect adjacent work from contamination or damage.
A. Provide manufacturer's twenty-year limited warranty against
failure of structural adhesion, staining, and weatherseal.
A. Single Source: All materials, including joint sealers, cleaners,
and primers shall be of a single source manufacturer.
B. Acceptable Manufacturers:
A. One-part, low modulus, elastomeric sealant: DOW CORNING 790
Silicone Building Sealant, SIKA Sikasil WS 290 or TREMCO Spectrem
1, Conforming to ASTM C920, Type S, Grade 25, Use NT, M, G, A, and
O.
A. Primer: As required by sealant manufacturer.
B. Joint Cleaner: Non-corrosive and non-staining type recommended
by sealant manufacturer and compatible with joint forming
materials.
C. Backer Rod: Open or closed-cell polyethylene rod designed for
use with cold-applied joint sealants for on-grade or below-grade
applications.
1. Comply with ASTM C 1330.
2. Size required for joint design.
D. Bond Breaker: Pressure-sensitive tape polyethylene or Teflon
recommended by sealant manufacturer.
E. Masking Tape: Pressure-sensitive paper tape.
A. Sealant Colors: Selected by Contracting Officer from
manufacturer's master color system.
A. Inspect all areas involved in work to establish extent of work,
access, and need for protection of surrounding construction and
public spaces.
B. Conduct pre-application inspection of site verification with an
authorized manufacturer's representative.
C. The drawings generally indicate locations of joint sealers. The
contractor shall examine the building prior to bidding to determine
the quantity and location of all sealant joints. The contractor
shall be responsible for the preparation and repla...
A. Remove loose materials and foreign matter which impair adhesion
of joint filler.
B. Clean joints by grinding, sandblasting, or wire brushing to
expose a sound surface free of contamination and laitance.
C. Ensure structurally sound surfaces, dry, clean, free of dirt,
moisture, loose particles, oil, grease, asphalt, tar, paint, wax,
rust, waterproofing, curing and parting compounds, membrane
materials, and other foreign matter.
D. Prime the bond line using Prime Coat where required by the
sealant manufacturer installation instructions or as required for
proper adhesion, allowing a minimum of one hour drying and cure
time before installing sealant. Primer should be within sh...
E. Where the possibility of joint filler staining of adjacent areas
or materials exists, mask joints prior to application.
1. Do not remove masking tape before joints have been tooled and
initial cure of joint filler has taken place.
2. Work stained due to failure of proper masking precautions will
not be accepted.
A. Solvent clean aluminum and any other non-porous surfaces with
recommended solvent using the “Two Cloth Cleaning Method”.
B. Apply primer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
C. Back-Up Material:
1. Install backer rod using blunt or rounded tools to assure
uniform depth (+/- 1/8”) without puncturing or twisting. Closed
cell rod shall be a minimum 20% oversized. Open cell rod shall be a
minimum 50% oversized. Install bond breaker tape in shall...
2. Install polyethylene joint filler in joints wider than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) to back-up material per manufacturer's
recommendations.
D. Bond Breaker: Install bond-breaker strip in joint to be sealed
on top of back-up material to prevent adhesion of sealant to
back-up material; install per manufacturer's recommendations.
E. Sealant:
1. Mask or protect adjacent areas that are not to receive
sealant.
2. Apply sealant in joints using a pressure gun with nozzle cut to
appropriate size. Deposit sealant in a uniform and continuous bead
with no gaps or air pockets.
3. Tool joints to require configuration with a blunt instrument as
soon as possible after installation, but before sealant begins to
skin over. Remove all masking materials immediately after
tooling.
4. Apply materials only within manufacturer's specified application
life period. Discard sealant after application life is expired or
if prescribed application period has elapsed.
F. Joints shall have a minimum width to depth ratio of 2:1.
Finished joint cross section shall have an hourglass shape.
A. Remove uncured sealant and joint filler with Reducer 990,
xylene, toluene, or MEK. Remove cured sealant and joint filler by
razor, scraping, or mechanically.
B. Remove all debris related to application of sealants from job
site in accordance with all applicable regulations for hazardous
waste disposal.
a. Joints and recesses between adjacent constructions and frames,
sills, and sub-sills of louvers, and trim.
b Around penetrations in exterior walls.
c. Top edges of surface mounted counterflashing.