Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. It is the intention of these specifications to have all existing painted surfaces repainted. All paint shall be applied at the manufacturer’s recommended mil thickness per coat. In any case, the application shall be sufficiently heavy to achieve pleasingly uniform color and lucid effect. 2. Successful bidder shall supply a 24” x 24” sample of each type and color paint for owner’s approval before any paint is applied. At this time the contractor must perform a Field Adhesions Test. Preferred method is the Cross-Cut Test. This method is utilized in evaluating the adhesion of either one or multiple coats. The procedure consists of cutting a grid pattern of perpendicular lines through the paint all the way to the substrate, then spreading pressure-sensitive tape (3M 250 flatback masking tape) over the cuts and rapidly pulling it off. Qualitative measurements are quickly observable and result in either pass/fail or on a scale of 0-5 in accordance with ASTM D3359 procedure specification. These samples and testing shall be applied at the job site in an area as permitted by owner. Also, Germantown Municipal School District representative shall review the first finished room, space, etc. and when applicable, shall be used as project standard for each color scheme. 3. All paints shall be delivered to the job mixed and shall not be thinned on the job. 4. Contractors shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for a complete repainting job. 5. All paint shall be applied by brush or roller except where other applications are permitted in writing by GMSD. 6. All previously painted areas shall be repainted. All articles affixed to buildings, such as hardware and light fixtures removed by painting contractor, shall be replaced after completing painting of that area. All electrical device plates must be removed stored carefully and replaced after paint has dried. It shall be the responsibility of the painting contractor to record any area that was identified during the project walk- through as NOT TO BE PAINTED. Otherwise, refer to Paragraph #1 above of the Paint Bid Specifications. 7. Color shall be selected and approved by Germantown Municipal School District. 8. Miscellaneous pre-finished items such as grill, diffusers, etc. that does not blend with color schemes shall be painted as directed by Owner. All paints and materials shall be first line, brand name and approved by Owner before work is started. SEE THE ATTACHED PAINT SPECIFICATION LIST 9. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide approved storage for materials and equipment at a location approved by the Owner. NO PAINT, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE STORED WITHIN ANY GERMANTOWN SCHOOLS BUILDING. 10. All staging, scaffolds, ladders, etc. shall always be maintained in a manner to meet OSHA Safety Requirements and not be a hazard to Germantown School personnel. Adequate exits from all buildings shall be maintained in all areas to meet Fire Marshal’s regulations. 11. All non-painted areas, such as scrubs, floors, glass, etc. shall be protected. Upon completion of work, the contractor shall remove all splattering and remove all paint-related rubbish from premises. The paint contractor shall be held responsible for any related damages. 12. The paint contractor shall supply two (5) gallons of each paint applied for each job site. The paint shall be in new unopened containers, identified by brand, color and formula for Owner’s future use. The painting contractor shall also supply Germantown Schools Close out Documents listing all paint colors (including formulas) paint manufacturer’s warranty, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) sheets and product specification sheets for all products used for each job site.
