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C30 GENERAL

RFP Part 3 including the Engineering System Requirements (ESR) provide project specific requirements.  The RFP Part 4, Performance Technical Sections (PTS) provide generalized technical requirements that apply to multiple facility types and include more requirements than are applicable to any one project. Therefore, only the RFP Part 4 requirements that apply to the project and further define the RFP Part 3 project specific requirements are required.

All interior finish products must be from manufacturers' standard running line offerings.  Custom fabrications are not permitted unless otherwise noted.

C3040 INTERIOR COATINGS AND SPECIAL FINISHES

Apply coatings directly to all non-prefinished surfaces of the interior construction. Comply with Master Painters Institute requirements for surface degradation analysis, surface preparation, paint and coating selection, paint application restrictions for substrate materials, and paint application.

C304001 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All paint must be suitable in accordance with the Master Painter Institute (MPI) standards for the interior architectural surface being finished.  The current MPI, "Approved Product List" as of the date of contract award, will be used to determine compliance with the submittal requirements of this specification.  The Contractor may choose to use a more current MPI "Approved Product List"; however, only one list may be used for the entire contract. All coats on a particular substrate, or a paint system, must be from a single manufacturer.  No variation from the MPI Approved Products List is acceptable.

Select paint systems for the project in accordance with the MPI Architectural Painting Decision Tree available on the Whole Building Design Guide.  Use this interactive MPI Decision Tree website to identify applicable paint system(s) for the project. The MPI Decision Tree identifies paint systems for each interior or exterior coated surface in "Normal" or "Aggressive" environmental conditions and generally lists the applicable paint systems in descending order of performance.  The paint system at the top of each substrate list generally indicates the highest performing acceptable coating system.

Choose the "Aggressive" environmental conditions in the MPI Decision Tree for exterior systems that are used in moist humid conditions, abrasive conditions, chemical exposure conditions, or within five miles proximity of the ocean or a body of water. Also use "Aggressive " environmental conditions in interior spaces that are exposed to in moist humid conditions, abrasive conditions, chemical exposure conditions, such as bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, chemical storage area, swimming pools, laundry, sanitary areas, commercial kitchens, industrial production areas, and hospital operating rooms provide paint systems that comply with the MPI Decision Tree "Aggressive" environmental conditions.

Comply with the following rules when determining the appropriate paint or coating system from the MPI Decision Tree:

a.    Some of these paint systems are identified with a "NAVFAC Anchor".  This "NAVFAC Anchor" indicates the minimum performing system that NAVFAC will accept for that substrate and environmental conditions.

b.    When multiple "NAVFAC Anchors" are indicated on a certain substrate and environmental condition, provide the "NAVFAC Anchor" paint or coating system that is most appropriate for the facility use.

c.    If only one MPI Decision Tree choice is available for a certain substrate and environmental condition with no indicated NAVFAC preference, provide that sole option for NAVFAC projects.

d.    If the MPI Decision Tree provides multiple choices and no NAVFAC preference is denoted, refer to the Additional RFP Requirements below to determine level of performance.

e.    If the MPI Decision Tree does not identify all paint system applicable to the facility, utilize the MPI Architectural Painting, Exterior Systems Manual to identify other appropriate paint systems for the project. Utilize the "Premium Grade" systems and comply with all limitations stated in the MPI "Approved Product List" for each paint product.  Products having an MPI VOC Range E3 must be given preferential consideration over lower VOC Ranges.  Use higher performing paint systems unless the lower performing paint system can be justified based on a lifecycle cost to include surface preparation, application, disposal, environmental impact, and required recoating cycles.  Only use paint products that have been tested for MPI'S "DETAILED PERFORMANCE" or "EVALUATED PERFORMANCE ". Do not use products that have only been tested for "INTENDED USE".

f.    If an "Aggressive" environmental condition option is not available in the MPI Decision Tree for a certain substrate, use the "Normal" environmental condition option.

g.    Refer to the Additional Exterior Paint and Coating System Requirements below for further system requirements.

Paints and coatings must comply with Master Painters Institute Green Performance Standard GPS-1-12 which is available at the following website; http://www.specifygreen.com/EvrPerf/EnvironmentalPerformance.html .  Provide Interior flat intermediate and topcoats of a maximum of 50 g/L VOC and interior non-flat intermediate and topcoats of a maximum 150 g/L VOC.   Choose paints that provide performance and are environmentally friendly by using total VOC budgeting to analyze the total impact of all flat, non-flat and special purpose coatings on the project.

C304001 1.1 MPI GLOSS LEVELS

Gloss levels must comply with the MPI system of determining gloss as defined in the Evaluation sections of the MPI Manuals. Utilize the performance characteristics of the paint gloss and sheen to categorize paint rather than manufactures' description of his product.  The MPI Gloss Levels are indicated by the notation G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, or G7.  G1 is not used by Navy.

The MPI Decision Tree indicates a default gloss level for each paint system, however consider the appearance, anticipated conditions, and need for cleaning when choosing the correct gloss level for each coated surface of the project. Comply with the following guidance in choosing the appropriate gloss level.

a.  Use G2 "Velvet-like" Flat for ceilings, residential walls away from human contact and low traffic areas. 

b.  Use G3 "Eggshell-like" in high traffic areas for ceilings and walls, when human contact with the wall is expected but limited, and for dark accent colors.

c.  Use G5 Semigloss for walls, doors and trim for high durability and clean ability and when a surface is expected to have routine human contact. 

d.  Use G6 Gloss only in special situations such as piping identification or special effects. 

The MPI Gloss and Sheen Standard values are measured per ASTM D523, and are as follows:

Gloss Level Number                     Gloss@ 60 Degrees   Sheen@85 Degrees
Gloss Level 1(G1) – Matte or Flat      Max.5 units         Max.10 units
Gloss Level 2(G2) – "Velvet-like" Flat Max. 10 units       10-35 units
Gloss Level 3(G3) – "Eggshell-like"    Max. 10-25 units    10-35 units
Gloss Level 4(G4) - "Satin-like"       Max. 20-35 units    Min. 35 units
Gloss Level 5(G5) - Semi-Gloss         35-70 units
Gloss Level 6(G6) – Gloss              70-85 units
Gloss Level 7(G7) – High Gloss         More than 85 units

C304001 1.2 MPI SYSTEM DESIGNATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The MPI coating system number in each Division is found in either the MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual or the Maintenance Repainting Manual and defined as an interior system (INT/RIN).

1. INT designates an interior coating system for new surfaces.
2. RIN designates an interior coating system used in repainting projects or over existing coating systems.
3. DSD – the MPI short-term designation for Degree of Surface Degradation as defined in the Assessment sections in the MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual.  Degree of Surface Degradation designates the MPI Standard for description and appearance of existing condition of surfaces to be painted. This DSD classification is used to determine the proper surface preparation necessary for painting.  

C304001 1.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

Comply with the "Interior Surface Preparation" section of the MPI Architectural Painting Specification Manual or the "Interior Surface Preparation” section of the MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual. All suggestive language such as "may" or "should" are deleted from the standard and "must" inserted in its place. Suggestive language such as "recommended" or "advisable" is deleted from the standard and "require" or 'required" inserted in its place. The results of these wording substitutions change this document to required procedures. For surface preparation, determine a MPI DSD Assessment of each surface and comply with the MPI Surface Preparation Requirements relating to the assessments. Notwithstanding MPI requirements, clean interior ferrous metal to a SSPC SP 10 level (near white) that have aggressive chemical environments (SSPC Zones 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3E) or waterfront exposure to open structures (SSPC Zones 2A or 2B).  Examples of these types of facilities are indoor water training facilities, indoor swimming pools, and open or mostly open waterfront maintenance buildings/ waterfront warehouses/ canopies.

Remove dirt, splinters, loose particles, grease, oil, and other foreign matter and substances deleterious to coating performance as specified for each substrate before application of paint or surface treatments.  For existing buildings, use MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual to determine the coatings that need to be removed.  Remove deteriorated or loose coatings before repainting begins.  Oil and grease must be removed prior to mechanical cleaning.  Cleaning must be programmed so that dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.  Exposed ferrous metals such as nail heads on or in contact with surfaces to be painted with water-thinned paints, must be spot-primed with a suitable corrosion-inhibitive primer capable of preventing flash rusting and compatible with the coating specified for the adjacent areas.

C304001 1.4 ADDITIONAL INTERIOR PAINT AND COATING SYSTEMS

In addition to the MPI Decision Tree, comply with the following paint system requirements:

C304001 1.4.1 PAVEMENT COATINGS

(1) INT 3.1  Concrete Vertical Surfaces

No coating required on walls and ceiling

(2)  INT 3.2 Concrete Horizontal Surfaces

Normal Environmental Conditions; Pigmented

Provide road and parking lot pavement marking in accordance with UFGS Section 32 17 23, Pavement Markings.

Provide three coats hardner/ sealer