I.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

US ARMY North requires new furniture and equipment for its office located at 1835 Army Blvd, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78235, bldg 2000. The purpose of this procurement is to obtain systems furniture, case goods, and associated design, delivery and installation services for the project. The furniture supplier shall meet with ARMY North representative to determine the functional and aesthetic requirements for 24 workstations equal to or better than ALUR Panel Based system. It shall provide complete specifications including a detailed floor plan, specific model numbers complete with options and finish designations to satisfy the requirements of the customer.
The approximate useable square footage (USF) for each room is as follows:
Room 2215A -414 sq ft
Chaplain-345 sq ft
Room 2023-1240 sqft
Room 2032-375 sqft
Room 2230B-210 sqft

The client agency Point of Contact (POC), also noted as the US Army North Project Manager (PM), will be the liaison at all times between the Furniture Contractor and other stakeholders. The Furniture Contractor will be required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Building Owner.
The total number of new workstations is approximately 24.
Separate sections in this RFQ package include:
Attachment A Statement of Work
Attachment B Furniture Typicals
Attachment C Pricing Forms
Attachment E Furniture Technical Characteristics Compliance Matrix Forms
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

For any furniture procurement and installation, the contractor shall be responsible for assessing, evaluating, verifying, and confirming the conditions of the building, accessibility, site restrictions, parking, deliveries, loading dock, elevator, storage, installation and staging, hours of availability/accessibility of all the above and any other conditions associated with, and which may affect cost of delivery and installation. All products, work and installation drawings and documents shall meet any and all federal, state, local jurisdictions and governing authorities including but not limited to codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to this project including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or FED-STD 795. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that applicable regulations and codes are followed.

Particular attention shall be given to the protection of existing structure and finishes to prevent any damage of existing finishes. Any accidental damage incurred to existing conditions will be responsibility of the contractor to repair or correct. Contractor shall coordinate access to US ARNORTH space in advance with the PM and shall comply with all US ARNORTH security regulations. All items for each phase must be ordered together so that furniture is available within the same time frame. Contractor shall comply with all applicable technical documents, performance and test standards and furniture standards defined in Schedule 71. All products shall be on Federal Supply Schedule by the due date for the submission of quote. The contractor shall coordinate with the GC through the US Army North PM for the electrical connection of the furniture systems to the building systems. Electrical whips from the manufacturer may require delivery prior to the furniture installation. It is the GC who will complete the hardwire hook up. The furniture contractor, furniture dealer(s), furniture installer(s) shall provide to the Building Owner’s Representative proof of insurance 24 hours prior to delivery of furniture.

4.0 PRODUCTS
4.0 PRODUCTS

4.1 Manufacturers

The same manufacturer shall be used for all items within a workstation or within an office to allow all workstation, desk finishes, veneers, colors and details to match. The drawing typical on specification sheets are for representational purposes of customer’s preference of design intent and style. Manufacturer variances apply to all dimensions provided on workstation specifications.

4.2 Materials

Locks: Locks provided are to be keyed alike within each workstation or office separately from other workstations or offices. Locks shall be core removable and offer key alike and master key options Key each group of files alike, separately from other groups of files, but with master keying. Provide keying schedule and master keys to Government's representative at the time of acceptance by the US Army North PM. All locks shall be removable core supporting the ability to remove or replace lock plugs as necessary in the field.

4.3 Fabrication

General: Methods of manufacturing, fabrication and installation of General Furnishings and structural components thereof shall meet industry's highest standards. General Furnishings shall have proper support, stability and fault-free performance.

Nameplates: Do not place manufacturer's nameplates, stamped or printed markings on exposed surfaces.
Quantities of Furniture, Workstations and Private Offices by Phase: The actual quantities in order(s) the Government places as a result of this RFQ may vary as much as +/-10% from those listed in Attachment D, Furniture Quantities by Phase.

4.4 Warranty Requirements

Disclaimers and Limitations: Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve contractor of warranty on Work that incorporates products. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors required to countersign special warranties with contractor.

Related Damages and Losses: When correcting failed or damaged warranted construction, remove and replace construction that has been damaged because of such failure or must be removed and replaced to provide access for correction of warranted construction.

Reinstatement of Warranty: When work covered by warranty has failed and been corrected by replacement or rebuilding, reinstate warranty by written endorsement. Reinstated warranty shall be equal to original warranty with equitable adjustment for depreciation.

Replacement Cost: Upon determination that work covered by warranty has failed, replace or rebuild work to acceptable condition complying with requirements of contract documents. Contractor is responsible for cost of replacing or rebuilding defective work regardless of whether Government has benefitted from use of work through portion of its anticipated useful service life.

4.5 Government’s Recourse

Expressed Warranties: Expressed warranties made to Government are in addition to implied warranties and shall not limit duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise available under law. Expressed warranty periods shall not be interpreted as limitations on time in which Government can enforce such other duties, obligations, rights or remedies. Expressed warranties made to Government shall not deprive Government of other rights Government may have under other provisions of contract documents and are in addition to and run concurrent with other warranties made by contractor under requirements of contract documents.

Rejection of Warranties: Government reserves right to reject warranties and to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of contract documents.

Contract Documents: Where contract documents require special warranty, or similar commitment on work or part of work, Government reserves right to refuse to accept work, until contractor presents written evidence that entities required to countersign such commitments have done so or are willing to do so.

4.6 Quick Ship Program (From successful quoter)

List all products included in workstation and private office typicals available through a quick-ship program. Indicate standard quick ship lead-time based on date of contractor order entry.

5.0 SERVICES
5.0 SERVICES

5.1 Design and Layout Services

The Government will supply final furniture plans to the contractor. The contractor, working with the US Army North PM shall convert Government supplied furniture/floor plans into fully coordinated, product specific, installation drawings. The typical design standards supplied by the Government may vary in size, quantity, configuration and/or components on the final installation drawings in order to meet the building conditions. All final working drawings, installation drawings and bill of material shall be coordinated with the US Army North PM prior to furniture production and prior to installation per phase.

5.2 Delivery and Installation Services

The contractor will coordinate all deliveries and installation schedules with the US Army North PM or representatives. For all phases of any project specific furniture procurement, the contractor shall be responsible for managing the delivery and installation of the product on schedule

5.2.1 Installation:

General duties and requirements to be fulfilled by the contractor are as follows: The contractor must provide full-time on-site management, coordination, and technical assistance. Complete installation of all furnishings in accordance with the Contracting Officer approved manufacturer specific drawings and specifications. For any missing or damaged products, the appropriate products must be replaced within a 4 (four) week period. All warranties shall be honored at all times. The contractor shall reimburse the Ordering Agency PM for costs associated with damage caused by the installers and any repairs due to the installation effort. The contractor will be responsible for any damage to the building which occurs during delivery and installation. It is incumbent upon the selected contractor to identify any existing damage to the building by means of a pre-installation and delivery walk- through, and daily submissions of checklists to the designated US Army North PM Representative on site. Proper measures (protective runner, pads, etc.) will be utilized by the selected contractor to protect the building (elevators, walls, floors etc.).

5.2.2 Recycling and Trash Removal

Clean up and Disposal of Waste Materials – The contractor shall clean up and dispose of waste materials or trash in accordance with this paragraph and full applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, codes and laws. The selected contractor shall at all times keep the job site clean, including staging and storage areas used by the contractor, free from accumulations of waste material or trash. This material must be removed on a daily basis as to deter accumulation of debris. Prior to completion of the work, the selected contractor shall remove from the vicinity of the work, all shipping containers, packing, trash, unused materials and other like material, belonging to the selected contractor or used under the selected contractor 's direction.

Disposal of Waste Material – Waste material shall be disposed of by removal from job site. Waste materials removed from the job site shall be disposed of in accordance with the above paragraph. The selected contractor shall make any necessary arrangements with private parties and with local jurisdictions pertinent to locations and regulations of such disposal. Any fees or charges to be paid for disposal of materials shall be paid by the contractor. It is the contractor’s option to furnish a dumpster on site to contain their debris. This dumpster shall be emptied regularly, and location of the dumpster must be coordinated with the US Army North PM and the building manager or building owner representative.

* The contractor shall dispose of recyclables, trash, and packing materials away from the installation site. For example, no recyclables, trash, or packing materials will be disposed of or discarded in facility-provided recycling or trash containers or dumpsters. * The contractor will be required to investigate and obtain proper permits for any parking, furniture installation and any other necessary permits as required. * Project close-out: The contractor must be responsible for a successful closeout. They will maintain an ongoing punch list that consists of any items damaged, incorrectly installed, and/or missing product. One punch list order per phase by manufacturer will be completed at the end of each phase. Once all punch list items have been resolved, a post walk through will be conducted with the US Army North PM or an assigned representative to finalize the installation phase. The Government representative will sign off on the installation phase approving and accepting all the work and services under the delivery order if it is determined that the work is in compliance with the PO.

5.3 Removal Services

The contractor will coordinate all removal schedules with the US Army North PM or representatives. For all phases of any project specific furniture procurement, the contractor shall be responsible for managing the removal and disposition of products being replaced.

6.0 SYSTEMS FURNITURE
6.0 SYSTEMS FURNITURE

Work stations shall have two (2) overhead flipper storage compartments, whereas door recede inside overhead when opened. Workstations to provide electrical power to each station with a total of four (3) 20 amp duplex receptacles placed above and (4) below the work surfaces. Electrical system to provide four (4) circuits and provide two (2) circuits designated for computers. Each workstation to include two category 6 UTP, 4 pair, solid or stranded telecommunications cable assemblies lines routed within the panels from a distribution location to provide zoned distribution interface with the building’s existing telecommunication cables. The telecommunications cables are to be accessible at work surface height without removing work surfaces. Systems panel face segments to be available in wood grain hard surface, a variety of fabrics, clear and frosted glass (double pane), tool/ paper management segments marker surfaces and painted steel surfaces. Panel segments are to feature non-progressive removal/replacement requiring no tools for installation or removal. A variety of overhead and floor standing storage components are to be available. Workstations must have the capability to be reduced or increased in height without disassembly of adjacent components or panels and have options for hinged solid core or sliding doors. This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the acquisition and installation of pre-wired system furniture workstations components consisting of interconnecting pre-wired panels, panel supported components, electrical hardware, special electrical features, and accessories. Pre-wired system furniture workstation requirements and configurations shall be in accordance with the furniture typical workstation types shown in Attachment B, Furniture Typicals, and specified herein. Panels, furniture, components, electrical components and hardware shall be provided by a single manufacturer. The contractor shall coordinate the work of this section with that to be performed under others.

Typical workstations represent the types of workstations to be used for the project. Additional workstation designs may be required to meet project or building conditions. Minor variations in design based on manufacturer’s product lines are expected and are acceptable. Every effort should be made to stay as close to the designs as possible. The selected contractor may not increase the footprint of the workstations without consent from PM or COR. Variations should not change the shape of the workstations or reduce the usable work surface area or filing and storage. Utilize standard products that are on the Federal Supply Schedule. Pr opose alternatives that meet the intent of the design when absolutely necessary. All workstations shall be constructed of parts and pieces that are interchangeable to allow for easy and cost effective reconfiguration. The systems furniture typical workstations should be priced to include the same finishes on the outside of the panel as the inside. Furnishings required are defined by size, finish, and required features.

Systems finishes are:
Metal and Trim: Manufacturer Standard
Worksurface: Manufacturer High Pressure Laminate
Panel Fabric: Manufacturer Mid-Level Grade

6.1 Panel and Frame Structure

The wall system shall be composed of demountable panels which fasten together with a universal attachment device. Every panel shall be tackable and acoustical or acoustical with a tack board applied. The panel system shall integrate with manufactures other products with color consistency and styling. * Panels shall be composed on a single metal frame for stackable tiles outside and Stackable appearances on the inside. * Overall finished thickness shall be 2.5” or 3.0” thick. All frames shall be stackable and de-stackable. * Frames shall be 16-gauge welded tubular steel. * Stack-on frames shall be load bearing to 84” high. * Frame and Tile (Segmented) design. Stackable panels or tiles will not be considered. * Frames shall allow placement using standard hardware without modification of panels, bins and work surfaces. * Panel segments shall have self-aligning keyhole attachment. * Frames shall have minimum 3” leveling glides with built-in carpet grippers. * All panels shall be frame and skin or frame and tile system consisting of an open core frame and removable skins/tiles. * Panel system shall allow off-module location of components supported by the panel, including work surfaces, storage units and accessories. * Panel shall house all electrical, data and communication cable requirements. Panels shall be available in various widths, heights and allow for vertical adjustment of components, including work surfaces. * Base panel frames of any height shall permit add-on of stacking frames to increase height on site at any time without dismantling the panel or replacing the panel. Stacking frame shall be load bearing on the first stacked tier, at minimum. * Maximum height required through the use of add-on modules shall be between 78” and 84”. * The panel frame system shall provide precise alignment of adjacent panels. * Standard panel shall accommodate the addition of stack -on sections of glass, fabric,perforated steel, painted solid steel, open weave fabric screens and communication white boards. * Stack panel frame shall be available in heights of 14", 21” and 28" or 11” and 22”. * Panel connection hardware shall be universal to allow for set up of any panel configuration. Universal to: Straight, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and Hi-Lo connections. * In-line connectors shall be slotted on 1” centers for vertical attachment of components. * Off module connections shall be accomplished without the use of special connectors or field modification. * Connectors shall be self-aligning and self-leveling once connected * Interconnections shall include “plug and play” connectors * Panels shall be capable of structurally supporting more than one fully loaded component load per panel, per side.

6.2 Panel Trim * All exposed ends of panels shall be covered with finished trim pieces. * All top caps, base covers and exposed trims shall be painted metal with powder coated finish. * All trim shall be available as both square edge slim line profile and a rounded profile.

6.3 Panel Tile/Skins

* Fabric segments shall be constructed of 24-gauge galvanized steel. * Tackable/Acoustical segments shall be constructed with post-consumer PET and have a minimum 29 STC and .75 NRC. Fiberglass will not be considered. * Segments options shall include: fabric, glass, marker board, tackable/acoustical, painted, airflow, power/data and embossed. * Fabric segments shall be easily reupholstered in field. * Glass segments shall be frameless design and constructed of two pieces of tempered glass. Plexiglas will not be considered. * All segments shall allow for non-progressive removal/replacement. * Segments shall be attached by means of retention buttons to prevent accidental dislodgement. Spring clips or retainer strips will not be considered. * Top mounted glass shall be available for attachment to any panel frame for additional privacy. * The panel skins shall be replaceable in the field as tiled, glazed, fabric, wood, slatwall/accessory tile, marker board, perforated steel, painted solid steel and beltway and shall be removable without tools to allow for internal access to the panel frame for ease of access to the data cabling and power access. * The removal of surfaces shall be accomplished without necessitating tearing down of the panel run. * Tiles shall match frame width. * Skins/tiles shall be available as Stackable and segmented on panel frame. 6.4 Panel Electrical/Data

* 8-wire, 4 circuit system with isolated ground (dedicated circuit.)with built-in surge protectors * Duplex receptacle shall be available in 15 or 20 amp versions. * Receptacles shall be side mounted to prevent accidental dislodgement. * Power and data shall be able to enter the system at the base or from the wall at the base without the use of power strips. * 4 Power and data receptacles shall be located in the base of the panel and 3 at the beltway or above the work surface height. * All panels shall have the ability to run power and cabling approximately every 6-12” vertically within the panel as well as through the segmented or stack-on panels.

* Panels shall have internet ports for CAT 5 connection capability

* All panels shall accommodate the vertical routing of power and cables within the panel bringing power to the workstation as well as passing through to a different workstation. This described routing shall be available for all panel widths from 24” to 60”. * Identification of all circuits shall be printed on the face of each receptacle. The dedicated circuit receptacles will be uniquely identified as either orange or red in color. * Panel shall have option of an open top way channel allowing data cables to be routed horizontally and vertically within the panel. The channel is to provide complete cable lay in capability so that no fishing needs to be done from panel to panel. This channel shall have the ability to carry 5 category 5 cables on a straight run and 3 category 5 cables on a 90 corner. * Panels shall have vertical wire pathways that shall allow cables to be routed internally from the top way to either the beltway or base raceway without use of external cable managers. The vertical wire path shall accommodate 15 category 5 cables. * Panels shall have the ability to route electrical and data cables horizontally at beltway without having to be fished from the top way or the base raceway. * Each workstation shall receive a total of (7) general use duplex outlets. The specification identified on the typical drawing shall serve as a baseline. The exact location of the outlets will be determined by the US Army North Project Manager (PM) prior to installation. * The contractor shall provide the necessary quantity of electrical connecting devices from the powered base of the furniture. The US Army North will provide the hard wire connection from this device to the building electrical system. The hard wire connection will originate from the floor or walls. There will be no power poles. * Power shall be capable of being easily field-added, without dismantling the system. The addition of power shall not increase the height of the panels. * Panels shall be capable to accommodate communication cables with the 3-circuit system in place. Typically the workspace will provide three (3) 120 V duplex electrical outlets with one dedicated. * Power-in feeds shall not require entry into a special electrical panel. All electrical panels, with the exception of panels smaller than two feet wide and curved, shall be capable of accepting the power-in feed. All electrical panels shall be powered by use of a base- feed module. * Beltway panels shall allow for one individual panel or a run of beltway panels to be installed. * In addition to the beltway option, the panel shall have the ability to locate "floating" data- port and vertical electrical ports. These ports shall be able to be field installed. The panel skin shall also be able to be changed out to a non-ported panel in the field.

6.5 Work surfaces * Core material to be 45lb. density, furniture grade particleboard 1 1/4" - 1 3/4” thick. * Shall be available with HPL or Thermofused Laminate finish. * HPL worksurfaces shall come with 3mm PVC edge. * Shall be available both panel mounted and freestanding. * Standard work surface shall have all exposed sides finished. * Undersides of work surfaces shall be pre-drilled to accept panel-hung and freestanding supports. Metal screws may be used. Worksurface standard depths shall be available in18”, 24", 30", and 36". Lengths shall be available from 24" to 96"; except for 36"depth. Worksurfaces shall be available in the following shapes: Rectangular, rectilinear corner, curvilinear corner, curvilinear wave end, "L" shaped corner surfaces, split-top, half-round, "D" and "P" Shape peninsula, "Blended "D", trapezoidal, conference ends and transaction counter tops. * 1/2" Gap shall be provided between the work surface and panel for cable management, or grommet(s) for cables. The grommet opening shall be a minimum of three inches in diameter to receive a three prong power plug to pass through from the top of the worksurface to the outlets located in the base without removing the component or damaging the worksurface, plug or panel finish. The recessed edge shall allow a three- prong power plug to pass between the worksurface and panel finish without removing either component or damaging the worksurface, plug or panel finish. Provide grommets or recessed edges at each end of every worksurface 49” or longer and at the center of every worksurface 48” or shorter.

* There shall be a grommet aligned and present for each outlet on the base. 6.6 Storage

6 .6.1 General

All storage units shall have compatible dimensions, similar aesthetics, matching hardware and matching finishes and mobile All storage units shall be supplied with locks. Refer to locks under Section 4.0, item 4.2, Locks for specifications. All storage units shall be fabricated with 18-22 gauge metal, as long as ANSI/BIFMA standards for heavy duty shelving are met. All drawers (pedestals, lateral files, etc.) shall include the necessary hardware for hanging files both letter and legal. Full extension, ball bearing drawer slides for all drawers. Box drawers shall be rated at 50 pounds, file drawers rated at 150 pounds. All backs, tops and sides of all storage units shall be finished. Storage units shall be powder coated baked enamel/epoxy spray-painted finish all sides, for steel construction to match the workstations in at least five color selections. Leveling glides, counterweights, inset or integral pulls, back-to-back ganging capabilities and locking capabilities shall be included.

6.6.2 Overhead Cabinets

* Overhead/ storage cabinets shall be supplied with locks. Refer to locks under Section 4.0, item 4.2, Locks for specifications. Shall be available square, radius, embossed and fabric covered * Overhead/ storage cabinets shall have a backstop or shall be fully enclosed as to protect the panel finish. * Overhead storage unit doors shall open up and retract inside the top of the unit. * Overhead storage units shall be provided with a hydraulic lift assist/closer as part of the hinge system. Doors shall allow for assisted opening from any point along the door. * Shall be available with up mounting brackets for attachment to top of 48” high panel frames. * Overhead cabinets shall accommodate an upright 3 ring binder. * Overhead cabinets shall be offered as panel mounted, station mounted on the work surface, or offered with other work surface mounted structural support. shall be 18-gauge (top and bottom) and 20-gauge (case and front) steel construction. * Overhead cabinets shall be quoted as metal parts. The metal parts shall be powder coated and finished with a durable VOC- free finish which is applied in a process that generates low levels of recyclable waste to match the workstation in at least five color selections.

6.6.3 Lateral Files * All Storage/ Lateral File units shall be supplied with locks. Refer to locks under Section 4.0, item 4.2, Locks for specifications. * File drawers shall have full suspension, full extension, ball bearing slides to allow for filing of letter-sized or legal sized hanging folders and hanging rails for front to back filing. * All drawers shall have safety catches to prevent accidental removal and a safety lock mechanism to prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a time. * All lateral files shall be equipped with counterweights and drawer label holders. * Lateral file cabinets shall be available as low profiled drawers in which the top or fifth drawer is a file drawer and mobile. * Drawer fronts, outer wrapper, pedestal back and inner frame shall be 18 +/- gauge. * Lateral files shall include leveling glides. * Lateral files located within the typical will be either 2 or 4 drawer depending on the typical. * Lateral files shall include and be available in 2, 3, 4, or 5 high. The cabinets shall be offered as 30”, 36” and 42” wide cabinets. * Lateral files shall be powder coated baked enamel/epoxy spray-painted finish all sides, interior and exterior for steel construction to match the workstations in at least five color selections.

6.6.4 Shelf/Bookcase

* Top mounted bookcases shall be available for attachment to top of panels for increased storage

6.7 Task Lights

* Task lights are provided to illuminate secondary worksurfaces. This lighting is located underneath the overhead storage bin and/or shelf mounted to the right and left of the corner computer worksurface. In an effort to reduce the amount of glare on the computer screen, supplemental lighting is not provided at the computer surface. * Task lights: Under shelf mounted, electronic ballasts, T-8 lamps with prismatic acrylic lens. * Fixture size to match the width of the overhead storage/ shelf unit. (i.e. 36” wide overhead unit, provide a 36” wide light fixture). Task lights shall include “daisy chain” connections. * Task lights shall be available as standard and high efficiency models. Task lights shall have adjustable mounting brackets to allow the light to be positioned at any point side- to-side and front-to-back. * Task lights shall be mounted under the overhead bins and shelves. * Task lights by design shall be hidden from view beneath the overhead bins and shelves. * Task light cord set shall exit out of center back to allow cord to be positioned right or left to provide closest access to nearest duplex. No tools shall be required to position the cord. All cords shall be managed through a wire management system (cord covers) to organize vertical cables or integrated into the panel so they are hidden from view.

6.8 Keyboard Tray (as applicable)

* Workstations will able to support and enable one articulating keyboard/tray. * The articulating keyboard/tray shall be fully adjustable, sit to stand height adjustable unit. * The articulating keyboard/tray shall be large enough to accommodate a keyboard and the mouse platform. * The articulating keyboard/tray shall accommodate the mouse platform on both the right and left sides of the tray. * The articulating keyboard/tray shall be field installed.