● Contractors can schedule a pre bid meeting with the Construction Project Specialist prior to bidding the project. ● Contractor shall verify measurements and quantities provided with this scope of work, all quantities provided are approximate. ● Install new ¼” APA rated birch plywood underlayment, A or B sanded. Allow material to condition to the installation location per manufacturer recommendations. Luan underlayment is prohibited. Sand plywood edges to correct height discrepancies. ● Prepare underlayment to receive new flooring materials by filling in control joins, holes, indentations, etc. with latex cement underlayment compound compatible with flooring adhesives. ● Base bid shall include furnishing and installing new underlayment and Armstrong Commercial Flooring Spettro English Gray ST932 LVT in the following areas (existing flooring removed by others): o Classroom 106 - 850 SF o Classroom 107 - 107 SF ● Base bid shall include the removal of existing flooring, furnish and install Mohawk Group Live and Learn Collection - 961 Eastside carpet tile flooring and vinyl base in the following areas: o IMC / Library 222 - 3,690 SF ● Alternate bid #1 furnishing and installing new underlayment and Armstrong Commercial Flooring Spettro English Gray ST932 LVT in the following areas (existing flooring removed by others): o Classroom 315 - 390 SF o Classroom 318 - 905 SF ● Provide a minimum of 1 complete case of LVT for attic stock. ● New Johnsonite #40 black 4” vinyl cove base shall be installed in all areas receiving new flooring. ● Install underlayment, flooring, and base in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. ● Fit all joints tightly. ● Roll the flooring with a heavy roller to attain full adhesion. ● Install transition strips where flooring materials change. ● Install edge strips at unprotected or exposed edges where flooring terminates. ● Install sealant to match flooring where LVT terminates against walls, door frames or other objects, where base will not be installed. ● Protect all school property from damage. Any damage by the contractor shall be reported to the project manager and repairs shall be made immediately at the contractor’s expense. ● Perform necessary cleaning at the end of each day to ensure a clean and safe work area. ● Flooring installation can be performed anytime between July 1, 2025 and August 1, 2025. ● Cedar Rapids Community School District has moved to electronic bidding through IonWave at https://crschools.ionwave.net/. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE IONWAVE WEBSITE.
