Products • Texas Granite • Resilient Wall Base • Sheet Vinyl • Carpet Tile • Rubberized Flooring • Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) • Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) • Other flooring materials General Install Requirements • The work to be performed by Contractor is all work required to provide a complete and fully acceptable floor. Contractor will provide all labor and permits on an as-needed basis. For purposes of any subsequent contract, each work assignment is deemed a Request for Service. • All work must be pre-authorized by the Director of Buildings & Grounds or designee. No work shall be binding on the District and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for work performed unless it was first authorized by the Director of Buildings & Grounds or designee. • The Contractor will assist staff, district project assigned architect, CCSD Office of Buildings and Grounds with the selection of flooring products. Upon request the contractor will provide flooring samples for selection purposes prior to the approved job. Upon request the Contractor shall provide layout plans, work plans and written schedules to be approved by the Director of Buildings & Grounds or designee, prior to work commencing. • The Contractor shall carefully field measure and check all areas designated to receive floor coverings. Requests for extra compensation will not be approved for measurement or take-off errors. • The Contractors project manager will meet with staff as often as required for the purpose of reviewing progress and providing necessary guidance. • Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for all flooring products and installation materials. 15 • Proposers may include pricing for furniture moving should they offer the service. It will not be a requirement for contract award. • Install flooring under open-bottom obstructions and under removable flanges and furnishings, into alcoves and closets of each space. • Run flooring under open-bottom items such as heating convectors and install tight against wall, columns and cabinets so the entire floor area is covered with flooring material. Install edging guard at all openings and doors wherever flooring terminates, unless indicated otherwise. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall notify District staff about all other obstructions which may occur. • Cutting shall be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, using the tools designed for the flooring being installed. Remove all debris and carpet remnants less than one yard from job site and dispose of properly. Carpet remnants in excess of one yard shall be returned to staff. • Edges shall be butted together with the proper pressure to produce the tightest joint possible without distortion. • All carpet shall be installed with pile-lay in the same direction except when directed by staff to use a quarter-turned method. • Use a leveling compound where necessary.
