Market Research for Carpet and Vinyl Tile Procurement at VA Medical Center

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Department of Labor (dol.gov) DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Carpet and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Contract. Background: The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS), Biloxi, MS, requires a reliable supply of commercial-grade carpet and luxury vinyl tile to support ongoing maintenance and renovation projects across multiple buildings.

This contract ensures consistent quality, availability, and timely delivery of carpet materials to meet facility standards.

This contract includes the supply and delivery of various types of carpet tiles and broadloom carpet, including but not limited to: Scope A: Nylon and solution-dyed fiber carpets Anti-microbial and stain-resistant finishes Various pile heights and backing types (e.g., PVC-free, cushion-backed) Matching transition strips and adhesives Scope B: Commercial-grade, high-performance wear layer Minimum thickness: 2.5mm Wear layer: 20 mil (0.5mm) Size: 18" x 36" or as specified by Owner The vendor shall deliver all carpet materials to the Biloxi VA Medical Center, Warehouse and resupply as needed based on usage reports provided by Supply Chain Management.

Specifications/Characteristics A: The carpet must meet the following minimum specifications: Durability: Commercial-grade, minimum 10-year, wear warranty Fire Rating: Class I per ASTM E648 VOC Compliance: Must meet or exceed CRI Green Label Plus standards Dimensions: Carpet tiles (24" X 24", 18" X 36", etc.) and broadloom (12 width) Color/Pattern: As specified in the attached selection sheet Installation: Materials must be compatible with VA-approved installation methods Specification / Characteristics B: Slip Resistance ASTM D2047, 0.6 dry Static Load Limit: ASTM F970, 250 psi Dimensional Stability: ASTM F2199, 0.020 in./ft.

Flexibility: ASTM F137, passes 1" mandrel Resistance to Chemicals: ASTM F925, no more than slight change Fire Rating: ASTM E648, Class I Smoke Density: ASTM E662, 450 VOC Emissions: Floor Score® Certified or equivalent low-VOC rating Resupply and Inventory Management Supply Chain Management will monitor carpet usage and notify the vendor when resupply is needed.

The vendor must maintain adequate stock levels to ensure timely fulfillment of future orders. This purpose of this procurement is for the supply and installation of 4,000 square feet of carpet tile and 4,000 square feet of luxury vinyl tile flooring to support ongoing and upcoming facility upgrades across multiple GCVHCS locations.