Contractor shall be responsible for installation of carpet in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the manufacturer’s instructions and these specifications. 1. The Contractor must be completely responsible for supervising and directing the work under this contract and all subcontracts that may be utilized, using his best skill and attention. Subcontractors who perform work under this contract must be responsible to the prime Contractor. The Contractor must be fully responsible for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors and of persons employed by them, as he is for the acts and omission of his own employees. The contractor, while on the job site, must have at least one employee who is certified by the carpet manufacturer of the delivered carpet as qualified to install the specified carpet. 2. Any damage to existing fixtures, utilities or finished surfaces resulting from the performance of this contract must be repaired to the City’s satisfaction at the Contractor’s sole expense. 3. Carpet ordered for direct glue down must be installed using manufacturer’s recommended adhesive, trowel size and application rate. Seam sealer must be used on all seams and butt joints and applied as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. 4. Carpet must be laid according to recommendations of manufacturer. Carpet must be laid flat, level without humps or ripples. Joints must be subtle and imperceptible. All seams must be trimmed in a neat and workmanlike manner. 5. Finish strips of metal and metal/vinyl must be standard commercial quality and must be installed with both edges against door frame. Edge of carpet and finish strips must be located underneath the door when closed. Finish strips must be installed where carpet abuts hard surface flooring. 6. Carpet must be securely attached to the floor in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act. 7. Installed carpet must be free of spots, dirt or soil, tears and frayed or pulled tufts. 8. Carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed immediately after installation. 9. All debris must be removed from the premises. 10. Punch list items or corrections to installations must be responded to within 10 days of notification...
