Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) All exterior exposed masonry surfaces shall be washed with pressurized water, approximately 400 – 800 PSI, to remove all dust, dirt and residue from surface areas, leaving the surface in a reasonably clean, bright form. (2) A careful inspection shall be completed of all exterior exposed masonry mortar joints. Those joints found to be defective and not providing a watertight condition shall be filled and tightly packed with a non-shrinking pointing mortar. Prior to installing the new mortar, the masonry surfaces shall be thoroughly wet, with no standing water (saturated surface dry). New mortar shall be colored and tooled to match the adjacent joints in appearance as closely as possible. Joints eroded less than ¼-inch in depth that are sound with no visible cracks, shall be considered a sound joint and shall not be pointed. (3) The perimeter of all windows, louver and door frames (masonry-to-frame joints) shall have all existing fill materials removed, the joint surface area shall be cleaned of all foreign residue and resealed with a silicone sealant. New sealant shall be tooled to a neat, uniform appearance and color shall be selected by Owner from a manufacturer’s standard color chart. (4) Surfaces of exposed metal lintels above windows shall be cleaned of loose and scaling paint down to a sound surface by use of hand scrapers and/or wire brushes. In the case of large areas, these surfaces shall be lightly water blasted. All surfaces, after being properly prepared, shall be primed and receive one application of a leading brand name paint to match other window color. (5) Upon completion of the previously outlined work, all exterior masonry surfaces shall be given one (1) application of a transparent, penetrating, siloxane, or equivalent, water repellent solution. This material shall be applied in strict accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. (6) The OWNER shall be responsible for contacting the electrical power company to provide power line protection, rerouting, or deenergize the lines prior to the start of the project if needed. OHSA restricts access to within 3’ feet for Insulated lines less than 300 volts, 10’ feet for Insulated lines above 300 volts to 50kv. The only exception to the above regulation is the utility company or electrical power system operator must be notified of the need to work closer and the systems operator must deenergize, relocate, or install protective covering to prevent accidental contact with the lines or weather heads. (7) The OWNER shall be responsible for supplying adequate water and electrical circuitries to power contractor’s equipment. (8) During the construction phase, all precautions shall be taken to protect any other building surfaces, pedestrians, and automobiles. Winning bidder shall follow all OSHA safety regulations in scaffolding and public protection, including full compliance with the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard. Upon completion, all surrounding surfaces of the building and premises shall be cleaned and left in an orderly fashion. 9) Site visit is required to bid. 10) This bid shall be for the South and East side of E dorm and the South side of the breeze way between E & F dorm. 11) please provide a separate cost line for “per brick” replacement if needed.
