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 up cycling. The supplier must include with its offer a Reclamation/Recycling Plan clearly stating how carpet and carpet waste are to be ultimately disposed of. All carpet removal prices quoted (Group B) must be inclusive of the cost associated to dispose, recycle and/or reclaim. b. Preparation i. The subflooring shall be clean and free of defects. Upon removal of the existing carpet, the supplier shall completely clean the subflooring, ensuring it is clean and free of defects, and remove all coatings and adhesives. ii. Any defects found after the existing carpet is removed shall be repaired before the installation of a new pad and carpet. The contract administrator must provide written approval before repairs. iii. Upon completion of the floor prep work and just before carpet installation, sweep and vacuum the subfloor. c. Installation i. Install new pad and carpet per manufacturer’s written instructions. ii. Carpet shall be free of wrinkles, peaks, overlap, and gaps and be trimmed neatly at all walls, columns, and around all protrusions/interruptions. iii. Install rubber transition strips where carpet transitions to other types of flooring.
