Rio Grande State Center needing removal and installation of flooring in Unit 1, Building 515

Contractor shall mechanically or manually pry up all existing LVT flooring and remove all debris and scrap materials from the site in accordance with applicable local regulations. Contractor shall scrape or grind the substrate to remove all old adhesive, paint, or contaminants and skim-coat or patch minor depressions and cracks using cementitious leveling compound to achieve a flat, smooth surface generally within 1/8 inch over 6 feet. Contractor shall carefully remove existing baseboards and supply and install new Roppe 700 Series baseboards in Smoke 174 color. Contractor shall apply manufacturer-approved adhesive and install rolled vinyl flooring (City Hub Collection 4424, Barrel Oak/Loire color or equivalent) with heat-welded or chemically bonded seams, using a 100 lb. roller across the entire floor to ensure proper adhesive transfer and remove air pockets. All work must be performed Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time without interfering with normal HHS Agency business. Contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, transportation, equipment, materials, supplies, furniture moving and relocation, site readiness verification (HVAC system operational, temperature maintained at 65-85°F for 48 hours before and after installation), and cleanup and disposal of site waste. Testing or abatement of asbestos-containing materials is excluded from scope; if suspected ACM is discovered, contractor shall immediately stop work and notify facility personnel. Replacement of damaged subflooring or joists discovered after LVT removal is excluded.