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This tender is for the supply and installation of carpet. Key requirements include meeting indoor air quality standards, flammability and critical radiant flux requirements, and static control. The warranty includes a minimum ten-year wear warranty, two-year material and workmanship, and ten-year tuft bind and delamination. Submittals required include shop drawings, product data, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' instructions. Delivery, storage, and handling must be in original packaging, stored in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Ambient conditions for installation require temperatures between **** degrees F. Carpet must be free of visual blemishes and defects, and reasonably nonallergenic. Modular tile carpet specifications include size, growth/shrink rate, backing materials, and attached cushion requirements. Performance requirements cover texture appearance retention, static control, flammability, tuft bind, colorfastness (crocking, light, water), delamination strength, and antimicrobial treatment. Carpet cushion and adhesives must also meet specific performance and indoor air quality requirements. Surface preparation includes testing for moisture and alkalinity, and ensuring the concrete substrate is at least 90 days old. Installation must be performed by approved installers, following manufacturer instructions. Cleaning and protection of the installed carpet are also detailed, including vacuuming with a HEPA filter and protecting with kraft paper or plywood. Extra materials from the same dye lot are required for future maintenance. Maintenance service should focus on recycling and reuse of reclaimed materials.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the carpet. However, it mentions that the carpet should be maintained at a temperature above 60 degrees F for 2 days prior to installation, during installation, and for 2 days after installation, and a minimum temperature of 55 degrees F thereafter for the duration of the contract.
The bid notice states that the warranty includes a minimum ten-year wear warranty, a two-year material and workmanship warranty, and a ten-year tuft bind and delamination warranty.
The bid notice implies that qualified installers and manufacturers' approved installers should perform the work. It also requires submittal of product data, test reports, and certifications to demonstrate product qualification.
The bid notice requires the submission of two production quality samples of each carpet proposed, measuring 18 by 18 inches, showing the quality, pattern, and color specified.
