Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Removal i. Move all furniture prior to carpet replacement. ii. Remove and dispose of existing carpet and pad iii. All existing carpet and existing carpet waste is to be recycled in the best possible manner, avoiding up to the extent practical, landfill disposition. Acceptable recycling/reclaiming methods include but are not limited to: recycling, repurposing, down cycling and upcycling. The supplier must include with its offer a Reclamation/Recycling Plan clearly stating how carpet and carpet waste is to be ultimately disposed. All carpet removal prices quoted (Group B) must be inclusive of the cost associated to dispose, recycle and/or reclaim. b. Preparation i. Sub-flooring shall be clean and free of defects. Upon removal of existing carpet, the supplier shall completely clean sub-flooring ensuring it is clean and free of defects, removing all coatings and adhesives. ii. Any defects found after the existing carpet is removed shall be repaired before installation of a new pad and carpet. The contract administrator must provide written approval before repairs. iii. Upon completing of the floor prep work and just before installation of new carpet, sweep and vacuum the sub floor. c. Installation i. Install new pad and carpet per manufacturer’s written instructions. ii. Carpet shall be free of wrinkles, peaks, overlap, gaps, and be trimmed neatly at all walls, columns and around all protrusions/interruptions. iii. Install rubber transition strips at conditions where carpet transitions to other types of flooring. d. Cleaning i. Supplier shall vacuum the newly install carpet, carefully inspect and clean/remove any stains. Remove any and all carpet adhesive from any surface not to receive carpet. ii. Supplier shall repair any damages to surfaces as a result of the removal of the carpet adhesive. iii. Move furniture back to original locations after final cleaning of carpet...
