STL Ceiling Tile Replacement

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The work to be done under the Contract, in accordance with the Contract Documents, consists of installing Owner-supplied ceiling tiles, furnishing and installing any accessory materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals necessary for the construction of Project Number 24:12, titled Ceiling Tile Replacement – Sojourner Truth Library; and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed upon the contractor by the Contract Documents.

The main features of the work shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Install approx. 3,200sf of new 2’x2’ CertainTeed Brand, Ecophon Focus Dg, Acoustic Ceiling Tile (noted as APC-1 on drawings) in the Sojourner Truth Library (Main Floor); work includes the removal and disposal of existing acoustic ceiling tile, installation of new (supplied by Owner) acoustic ceiling tile in existing ceiling tile grid, removal and reinstallation of ceiling mounted devices in project area, and verification of continuing function of reinstalled devices.

2. Ceiling devices include (18) small round recessed light fixtures, (9) Microlinea “strip” fluorescent recessed light fixtures, (4) occupancy sensors, (2) exit light signs, (5) fire protection annunciators (speakers), (7) smoke detectors, (25) fire protection sprinkler heads, (4) HVAC diffusers and (5) return grilles, (12) linear diffusers, (1) AV mount for a monitor, and (2) CCTV cameras.

3. Ceiling height in the M-10 Main Floor Gallery area is 11’-0”. Ceiling Height in the M-10A Main Floor area is 11’-4”.  Ceiling Height in the S5-M Stair No.5 Area is 12’-0” above the main floor, and 15’, 21’ & 24’ above the three landings, and requires scaffolding to access the ceiling.

4. Ceiling tile manufacturer requires all cut edges to be sealed with manufacturer’s recommended sealant and cut with manufacturer’s recommended ceiling tile cutter (to be supplied by Contractor) to ensure warranted installation. Reference manufacturer’s specification sheet, attached.

5. The new acoustic ceiling tile is currently stored in the Receiving Dept. located at the Service Building on Campus. The contractor is to provide the means to pick up and bring the ceiling tile to the Sojourner Truth Library for installation.

6. Supplemental scope: A Fire Alarm impairment may need to be arranged when working on ceiling tile containing smoke detectors.

1. Contractor shall refer to SUNY New Paltz Fire Safety website for Campus Impairment Procedures and forms, for any Fire Alarm work requiring an impairment.

https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/hot-work--impairment-programs/impairment-program/

The work site will be available to begin construction immediately upon Notice to Proceed and shall be substantially completed by August 22, 2025.  If not able to be completed in this time frame, work will be scheduled during slower library times later in the calendar year. Unless otherwise indicated, normal working hours on the campus are between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Sequence the work in phases to meet the following interim milestones dates:

Substantial completion expected within 1 month of Notice to Proceed