SOW Asbestos (Updated).pdf

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) 732 North Capitol Street NW

Washington, DC 20401

Asbestos Removal and Disposal

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

2026051501B

PR-27-GPO-0127

SIN: 562910REM

SIN Description: Environmental Remediation Services (Asbestos)

Prepared By: Daryl Kosturock, GPO Environmental Manager Date: June 17, 2026

SOW 2026051501B

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is the Federal Government’s official, digital, secure resource for producing, procuring, cataloging, indexing, authenticating, disseminating, and preserving the official information products of the U.S. Government.

Much of this work occurs at the Central Complex, located at 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401. GPO’s operations include printing presses, coaters, binding operations, and digital publishing.

1.2. The Central Complex consists of four (4) Buildings that were originally constructed in the 1930’s and are connected or within close proximity. The buildings range in height from three (3) to eight (8) stories, totaling 1.4 million square feet. All maintenance, demolition, and construction activities at the Central Complex are performed or managed by GPO staff.

1.3. Asbestos-containing material (ACM) can be found throughout the Central Complex in building materials such as pipe insulation, troweled-on plaster, fire doors, wallboards, roof chalk and sealants, and vinyl floor tiles. Though much of the building’s ACM has been removed, some of it remains. Provided that the materials remain intact and undisturbed, the materials do not present an exposure risk. There are remote instances where this material is disturbed and requires immediate emergency mitigation. The vast majority of ACM removal throughout the year is done to safely accommodate routine maintenance/repair, demolition, or construction activities of the Central Complex.

1.4. GPO also occupies warehouse facilities at 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707 with known ACM. On rare occasions, potions of this ACM may need to be removed if it is disturbed or to accommodate remodeling efforts.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1. GPO is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for a Multi-Year Asbestos Removal and Disposal contract at the Central Complex and Laurel Warehouse Facilities. This contract shall consist of one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years.

3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. U.S. Government Publishing Office Central Complex, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401

3.2. U.S. Government Publishing Office Laurel Warehouse Facilities, 8660 Cherry Lane.

Laurel, MD 20707

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

4.1. Although GPO has operations 24/7, the contractor's normal hours of work will be 6:00 am until 4 pm (06:00 – 16:00 hours), Monday through Friday, to the greatest extent feasible. After-hours work may be performed outside normal working hours/days, including nights, weekends, and Federal Holidays, if necessary.

4.2. The period of performance for this contract shall be as follows:

4.2.1. Base year: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

4.2.2. Option Year 1: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028

4.2.3. Option Year 2: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029

4.2.4. Option Year 3: October 1, 2029 – September 30, 2030

4.2.5. Option Year 4: October 1, 2030 – September 30, 2031

5. CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

5.1. The contractor must submit all the following Certificates and Professional Qualifications with the initial solicitation proposal.

5.1.1. The contractor must be licensed as required by the District of Columbia to perform asbestos work in accordance with the District Municipal Code of Regulations, Title 20, Chapter 8.

5.1.2. The contractor must be licensed as required by the Maryland Department of the

Environment (MDE) to perform asbestos work in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.21

5.1.3. Certificates of contractor liability, workman’s compensation insurance, and asbestos general liability insurance are required to be submitted with the bid proposal.

5.1.4. The Contractor must also include a company profile and Key Personnel resumes clearly indicating the professional qualifications, skills, and number of years of experience of the proposed personnel identified under this contract to perform this SOW. The Key Personnel required under this contract are the Project Manager, Asbestos Site Supervisor, and Asbestos Site Worker. The Contractor may propose up to two (2) additional Key Personnel, as necessary, to support the requirements of this SOW.

6. REFERENCES

6.1. The contractor must submit all the following Certificates and Professional Qualifications with the initial solicitation proposal.

6.1.1. The Contractor will provide at least three (3) federal agency references for similar asbestos removal and disposal work with the initial contract proposal.

6.1.2. The references will include the name and address of the agency, the name and telephone number of the contact at each agency, and a description of the work performed.

6.1.3. The references must clearly state that the contractor has at least ten (10) years of experience safely removing and disposing of asbestos materials from federal buildings located in Washington, DC, and the State of Maryland.

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of employees and other persons, preventing damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment, avoiding work interruptions, and complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health regulations and GPO Safety Branch requirements. All on-site workers (contractor and subcontractor) performing hazardous operations, including working with hazardous substances, must have completed the appropriate asbestos removal training and/or other applicable training, plus annual refresher courses. The Contractor shall maintain documentation supporting training records and have a written Health and Safety Plan on-site available for workers and/or regulatory review.

7.2. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer (CO) with a copy of their Health and Safety Plan for review and Government approval upon contract award and copies of any OSHA report(s) submitted during the duration of this contract.

8. SCOPE

8.1. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, consumable materials, tools, equipment, employee certification(s), medical surveillance, and personnel air monitoring to remove, and/or encapsule, and dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from the GPO Central Complex and Laurel Warehouse Facilities as stated below.

8.2. ITEM #1 – Washington, DC Department of Energy & Environment Asbestos Abatement Permit, A blanket permit, valid for one (1) year at the GPO Central Complex.

Maintain an annual blanket permit throughout the contract.

8.3. ITEM #2 – Washington, DC Department of Energy & Environment Asbestos

Abatement Variance Requests; Approval to perform PCM (phase contrast microscopy) air sampling for final clearance vs. Aggressive, TEM (transmission electron microscopy). Annually update the 'Engineering Controls' section of the notification via the DOEE asbestos ePermitting System by checking the 'Clearance Sampling Variance Requested' box and uploading a letter justifying the reason for requesting a deviation from clearance sampling methods.

8.4. ITEM #3 – Safe asbestos removal and disposal in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Codes and Regulations at the GPO Central Complex, located at 732

North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401, and Laurel Warehouse Facilities located at 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.

9. TASKS

9.1. (ITEM 3) This Statement of Work (SOW) pertains to the safe removal, and/or encapsulation, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from the GPO Central Complex and Laurel Warehouse Facilities. Estimated materials are specified in Table 1 below.

9.2. Cost shall not exceed $1,000,000 over five (5) years, or $200,000 annually.

9.3. The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all standards, licensing requirements and patented systems regarding asbestos abatement, work practices, hauling, disposal, protection of workers, protection of visitors to the work site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the work site.

9.4. Industrial Hygiene: A GPO-contracted independent industrial hygiene services contractor shall carry out area air monitoring to verify that the buildings beyond the work area and the outside environment remain uncontaminated and will not be incorporated into this SOW. The asbestos removal/disposal contractor is responsible for their own comprehensive Health and Safety Program, designed to meet all industrial hygiene requirements and protect their workers' health and safety.

9.5. CLIN Description: GPO is seeking a qualified contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, consumable materials, tools, equipment, employee certification(s), medical surveillance, and air monitoring personnel to perform the services as stated. Estimated materials are specified in Table 1 below:

TABLE 1

No CLIN Supplies/Services Unit

1.

Washington, DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) Asbestos Abatement Permit, A blanket permit, valid for one year at a specific site

Each (EA)

2.

Washington, DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) Asbestos Abatement Variance Requests

Each (EA)

3. 0003 Surfacing Materials - Nonfriable asbestos-containing materials Square Feet (SF)

4. 0004 Thermal System Insulation - Nonfriable asbestos-containing materials Linear Feet (LF)

5. 0005 Floor Tiles - Miscellaneous Materials – Nonfriable Asbestos-containing materials Square Feet (SF)

6. 0006 Floor Tiles with Mastic - Miscellaneous Materials – Nonfriable Asbestos-containing materials Square Feet (SF)

7.

Miscellaneous Materials – Other, mostly nonfriable products and materials found on structural components, structural members, or fixtures, such as ceiling tile, construction mastic for wall or ceiling materials, sheet flooring, fire doors, asbestos cement pipe and board, wallboard, acoustical wall or ceiling tile, and vibration-damping cloth - Miscellaneous Materials – Nonfriable Asbestos-containing materials

Square Feet (SF)

9.6. The contractor shall provide an estimated price for each CLIN listed in Table 1 in

Section 9 of this SOW, with a cap of $200,000 per year.

9.6.1. Base year – total SF or LF to be removed per CLIN and price per unit.

9.6.2. Option year 1 – total SF or LF to be removed per CLIN and price per unit.

9.6.3. Option year 2 – total SF or LF to be removed per CLIN and price per unit.

9.6.4. Option year 3 – total SF or LF to be removed per CLIN and price per unit.

9.6.5. Option year 4 – total SF or LF to be removed per CLIN and price per unit.

9.7. For general asbestos removal projects under this Firm Fixed Price contract, the contractor shall perform a site visit within three (3) business days of receiving a request from GPO for an asbestos assessment. The asbestos abatement assessment/work plan is due within five (5) business days after the site visit. Before starting any work, the contractor and COR shall agree on an overall schedule.

9.8. Before work begins on each project, the contractor must submit a written work plan that shows how they intend to complete the project. The work plan should include a cost estimate, an abatement plan, and a proposed start/completion time frame for the work.

9.8.1. May not be required for an emergency asbestos removal.

9.9. For emergency asbestos removal under this contract, the contractor shall perform a site visit within one (1) calendar day of notification requesting an asbestos assessment and be prepared to mobilize to perform the emergency asbestos removal on the same day, once the contractor and the COR have agreed upon an overall schedule.

9.9.1. An example of emergency asbestos removal is when ACM blocks critical infrastructure repairs, such as a leak in a water pipe wrapped in ACM insulation, that must be repaired by GPO to prevent further damage to the facility.

9.10. The contractor may be required to perform work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and Federal Holidays, when necessary to support operational requirements or emergency asbestos removal response. Any cost associated with such work shall be included in the offerors' price proposals. The Government will not reimburse any additional costs after awarding this contract. If work outside normal business hours is required, this work will be subject to Contracting Officer approval and COR concurrence prior to commencing any work.

9.11. Before starting any work, the contractor and the COR shall jointly develop an overall schedule for each project. GPO shall inspect the containment area and must grant approval before contractor removal.

9.12. Perform all asbestos-related work in compliance with the general safety and health provisions stated in Section 10 (Codes and Regulations) within this SOW.

9.13. Collect and dispose of asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and asbestos-contaminated clothing, which may produce airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, in sealed impermeable bags. Before placing in bags or containers, wet down asbestos waste to reduce airborne concentrations.

9.14. The bags of asbestos debris and contaminated materials shall be double-bagged;

the bags shall be “goose-necked” with duct tape. These bags shall be stored in a containment area enclosed in plastic until removed from the facility with the proper manifest.

9.15. Establish a temporary holding area approved by the COR for properly packaged asbestos waste.

9.16. Contractor to prepare required waste manifest(s).

9.17. Waste asbestos material shall be disposed of at an EPA-approved facility.

10. CODES AND REGULATIONS

10.1. Except to the extent that more explicit or stringent requirements are written directly into this SOW, all applicable codes, regulations, and standards have the same force and effect as if directly written into this SOW and are made part of this SOW by reference. This work shall be carried out in accordance with the following specifications, terms, and conditions:

10.2. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including but not limited to:

10.2.1. Occupational Exposure to Asbestos 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1910.1001

10.2.2. Construction Industry - Entire Standard 29 CFR 1926

10.2.3. Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.134

10.2.4. Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags 29 CFR 1910.145

10.2.5. Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200

10.3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including but not limited to:

10.3.1. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Regulation

10.3.2. Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools Final Rule & Notice 40 CFR 763

10.3.3. Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA)

10.3.4. National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) National Emission Standard for Asbestos

10.3.5. 40 CFR 61, Sub-part A, and Sub-part M (Revised Sub-part B)

10.4. U.S. Department of Transportation

10.4.1. Hazardous Substances 49 CFR 171 through 180

10.5. State of Maryland

10.5.1. Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.21 Control of Asbestos.

10.5.2. COMAR 26.11.23 Asbestos Accreditation of Individuals, and Approval of Training Courses.

10.5.3. Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 5-101, et seq.

10.6. Washington, DC

10.6.1. District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Title 20 Environment, Chapter 20-8 Air Quality, Section 20-800 Control of Asbestos

10.6.2. (ITEM 1) DOEE Blanket Permit: An asbestos project taking place for longer than

6 months, over the course of a calendar year, not to exceed 364 calendar days, or a project where over 100,000 SF of asbestos-containing material will be abated.

Please note that the language in this letter needs to inform building occupants that work will take place intermittently over an extended period of time, if applicable.

10.6.2.1. Contractor must be able to secure this permit each year and will be required to show proof of issuance for fee reimbursement.

10.6.3. (ITEM 2) DOEE Variance Requests: Contractors may request a variance to deviate from conventional asbestos abatement removal methods or final sample clearance testing methods for a particular project. During the application process, contractors are required to update the 'Engineering Controls' section of the notification via the DOEE asbestos ePermitting System by checking the 'Clearance Sampling Variance Requested' box and uploading a letter justifying the reason for requesting a deviation from standard abatement and clearance sampling methods.

The variance request letter must be dated, addressed to DOEE, include the appropriate subject, and provide detailed explanation(s) for the nature of the request.

Please note that submitting a variance request successfully does not guarantee approval. Contractors must receive written confirmation of a granted variance request in writing from a member of the Air Quality Division's Asbestos Team before proceeding with the applicable deviation. The approved letter must be submitted to the COR and Contracting Officer before implementation.

10.6.3.1. Contractor must be able to secure this DOEE variance each year and will be required to show proof of issuance for fee reimbursement.

11. SECURITY

11.1. Asbestos removal work will normally be UNCLASSIFIED. If the contractor is performing in a position that includes mostly low-risk, non-sensitive, and non-national security program responsibilities, they will be required to undergo a Tier-1 (Non- Sensitive) background investigation for Fitness Determination.

11.2. The contractor shall have present on site at the Central Complex at least one (1) employee who meets the security requirements stated below, in possession of a GPO Affiliate Badge, and responsible for escorting the remainder of the workers throughout the Central Complex for the duration of each task performed under this contract.

11.2.1. To be issued a GPO Affiliate Badge, the following will be coordinated through the GPO Personnel Security Branch after contract award:

11.2.1.1. The contractor is responsible for completing the following security forms:

the OPM Standard Form 85 (e-QIP), the OF 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment), and a current resume for each badged employee.

11.2.1.2. In addition to those security forms, each contractor employee must be fingerprinted for a criminal history check, which can be done electronically. If the contractor employee is not local, fingerprint cards will be mailed to the contractor (local procedures may require fingerprinting at a police station; in this case, any charges are borne by the contractor).

11.2.1.3. Contractor employees are required to give full, frank, and truthful answers to relevant and material questions needed to reach a fitness determination.

Refusal or failure to furnish or authorize provision of information may constitute grounds for denial or revocation of credentials. Government personnel may contact the contractor personnel being screened or investigated in person, by telephone, or in writing, and the Contractor agrees to make them available for such contact.

11.2.1.4. Alternatively, if another agency has already credentialed an individual through OPM, and that credential has not yet expired, further investigation may not be necessary. Provide GPO Personnel Security with documentation that supports the individual's status.

11.2.1.5. During performance of the contract, the contractor shall keep the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) apprised of personnel changes to ensure that performance is not delayed by compliance with credentialing processes. Cards that have been lost, damaged, or stolen shall be reported to the COR and Issuing Office within 24 hours. Replacement shall be at the Contractor's expense. If re-issuance of expired credentials is needed, it shall be coordinated through the COR and the Contracting Officer (CO).

11.2.1.6. At the end of the contract performance, or when a contractor employee is no longer working under this contract, the contractor shall ensure that all identification cards are returned to the COR and must notify the Personnel Security Office immediately.

11.2.1.7. Simultaneously, a Tier-1 background investigation will be initiated to determine the contractor's fitness for the position. If the Tier-1 adjudication is favorable, nothing more needs to be done. If the adjudication is unfavorable, the credentials will be revoked.

12. MANAGEMENT

12.1. The contractor shall have present on site at the Central Complex at least one (1) employee who is licensed, and/or qualified as an Asbestos Supervisor to oversee operations for the duration of each task performed under this contract.

12.2. The contractor shall have on-site at the Central Complex at least one (1) employee who meets the security requirements stated in Section 11, has a GPO Affiliate Badge, and is responsible for escorting the remainder of the workers throughout the Central Complex for the duration of each task performed under this contract.

13. GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

13.1. The contractor shall not use or operate GPO equipment or machinery without the express written consent of the CO with COR concurrence. This prohibition primarily applies to heavy machinery and forklift trucks, but also includes items such as ladders and tools.

14. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

14.1. The government shall provide the following:

14.1.1. Access to the space where asbestos is to be removed.

14.1.2. Access to Central Complex Loading Docks for loading/unloading vehicles.

14.1.3. Access to Restroom Facilities.

14.1.4. Potable water at or near the site.

14.1.5. 110V, 20 Amp electric power at or near the site.

15. INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT

15.1. Upon satisfactory completion of the work and a final inspection and acceptance of the worksite, the COR shall so confirm and deliver to the CO appropriate written notice so that prompt and full payment may be released.

16. CONTRACT DELIVERABLES

The CO must approve any changes in the deliverables’ due dates with the COR's concurrence.

16.1. A written Health and Safety Plan as stated in Section 7 of this SOW.

16.2. Proof of purchase of the DOEE Blanket Permit within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and annually upon renewal

16.3. Proof of purchase of the DOEE Variance within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and annually upon renewal

16.4. Project-specific asbestos abatement assessment/work plan within five (5) business days after the site visit. Before starting any work, the contractor and COR shall agree on an overall schedule.

16.5. All personal exposure and environmental sample results upon GPO request.

16.6. The contractor shall furnish a properly executed and legible copy of the appropriate manifests required to document the safe shipment and proper disposal of asbestos waste generated by the Government under the terms of this contract.

16.6.1. Before the removal and transport of asbestos waste generated by the GPO, the contractor shall obtain approval and signature for each manifest from the COR or his/her designee, verifying that the contractor has accepted the waste from the GPO and that the waste was properly shipped for treatment or disposal.

16.7. In addition to providing the manifests, the contractor shall provide a properly executed and signed disposal certificate for each manifest to the COR within forty-five

(45) calendar days of removal of waste from this facility. The disposal certificate shall clearly indicate that all waste has been properly disposed of and shall specify the site and date of disposal or incineration (45-day requirement). Exceptions to this shall be approved by the CO. All completed waste manifests shall be emailed or mailed to:

All the contract deliverables must be submitted to the email address environmentalmailbox@gpo.gov or to the mailing address listed below, with cc to the Contracting Officer:

Environmental Manager

US Government Publishing Office Safety Branch

732 North Capitol Street NW Washington, DC 20401

202-512-1626

17. INVOICES

17.1. Within thirty (30) calendar days of Government acceptance of completed work under this contract, the contractor shall submit an invoice to GPO Invoices at:

17.2. Email: InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov

17.3. Mailing address:

GPO Invoices US Government Publishing Office Comptroller

North Capitol & H Streets NW Washington, DC 20401

202-512-0874 mailto:environmentalmailbox@gpo.gov mailto:InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov