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COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NO. 06419 – HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP PAGE 1

EXHIBIT B-1 – BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

Competitive Solicitation No.: 06419 – Homeless Camp Cleanup Services

Bidder: American Abatement & Demo, LLC

Click in the box(es) to indicate the category(s) for which you are proposing to compete:

☒ Category 1: High and medium-high complexity cleanups

This category is for large sites (1.5 acres or larger) for which cleanup might require heavy equipment and experience in navigating steep slopes, safely removing large amounts of medical, chemical, biological and/or solid waste, and addressing the potential for bloodborne pathogens onsite. Category 1 requires documentation of certification in steep slopes – fall protection equipment; hazardous waste handling and disposal; and bloodborne pathogens (see Section 2).

☒ Category 2: Moderate and low complexity cleanups

This category is for smaller sites (less than 1.5 acres) for which cleanup will not require heavy equipment and the site topography is flat or moderately flat. Category 2 requires documentation of certification in hazardous waste handling/disposal and bloodborne pathogens (see Section 2).

NOTES:

1) Purchasers may not hire contractors for a Category 1-designated cleanup site that did not bid and win award in that category.

2) Purchasers may not hire contractors for a Category 2-designated cleanup site that did not bid and win award in that category.

3) Purchasers may designate a cleanup site of 1.5 acres or less as Category 1 if the cleanup requires navigation of steep slopes (grades of 30 percent [16.7 degrees] or greater) and/or requires the use of heavy equipment.

4) Purchasers may designate a cleanup site of larger than 1.5 acres as Category 2 if the cleanup does not require navigation of steep slopes (grades of 30 percent [16.7 degrees] or greater) or the use of heavy equipment.

1. MANDATORY CAPABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For both Category 1 and Category 2: Please indicate that your company is capable of planning and carrying out the following mandatory tasks and procedures of homeless encampment cleanups. An awarded contractor for Master Contract 06419 must perform all of them, as necessary, to be in compliance with the contract1.

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Task Y/N

Provide an on-site supervisor responsible for the supervision of your crew and ensure all necessary safety procedures are followed in compliance with federal, state, local and tribal laws, regulations, and policy. This individual will also serve as your contact for the project with the Purchaser (hiring jurisdiction).

Y

Survey identified site and prepare a detailed scope of work in coordination with the Purchaser.

Y

Document the site photographically both before beginning cleanup work and after completing the contracted job.

Y

Collect debris, dismantle temporary structures, and remove trash.

Dispose of all debris (i.e., hazardous waste2, universal waste, medical waste, drug waste and paraphernalia, and other items) at a site permitted to accept such material.

Y

Separate recyclable items from general trash or disposables and document delivery of recyclables to a site approved by the customer jurisdiction.

Y

Supply all labor, materials, tools, equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, portable bathroom facilities, and dumpsters and other supplies that may be required to remove debris, litter and waste.

Y

Ensure your employees are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow appropriate safety protocols while on site at all times.

Y

Understand and follow state or local policies for limiting or restricting personal engagement with encampment residents.

Y

Coordinate the date(s) and times for the performance of services with the hiring entity’s project coordinator. Perform no work on-site without proper notification and approval of dates/times by the project coordinator. Notify the project coordinator upon each arrival or departure of your crews to/from the work site.

Y

Provide bags, identify, tag and save "personal property" items identified during cleanup activities. Coordinate delivery and storage of personal property with the hiring entity’s project coordinator.

Y

1 Please see Exhibit D – Master Contract, Section 5.5, for a fuller description of contractor requirements.

2 Please see Exhibit D – Master Contract, Section 5.5 (b) 4, 5 and 6, for a fuller description of requirements and/or restrictions for management and disposal of hazardous materials, firearms, explosives and contraband.

Y

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2. CERTIFICATION

Category 1 – Mandatory Please provide copies of certifications as attachments to this exhibit. In the table below, indicate which certifications you have by the number of employees certified. NOTE: The number of employees certified will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

Required certification

(must be documented before award of contract)

Number of employees certified

Hazardous waste handling and disposal - Per Amendment 1 – Question 1 (7/22/21): Hazwoper certificates will be provided to the Purchaser when the work order or work agreement is generated.

See other

Bloodborne pathogens (see attached) 18

Steep slopes – fall protection equipment 18

Optional certification:

Documentation of other certifications will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

CPR/AED – 18

Other:

AAD, LLC will be partnering with Occupational Health & Safety Services (OHSS, LLC) for site specific safety consultation and training.

(1) OHSS has a record of demonstrated EHS competency and instructional skills;

(2) Acquired and over 30 years of experience providing Hazwoper, Hazard Communication, First Aid/CPR/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens and other environmental health & safety training:

(a) Satisfactorily completed Hazwoper training and maintained certification for seven (7) years for the Chemical Demilitarization Training Facility (CDTF); and

(b) Has the academic credentials including an AAS in Occupational Safety and MS in Safety.

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Other: Per Amendment 2 – Question 2 (7/22/21): … there should be sufficient time and trainer availability before bids are due for bidders to acquire the steep slope/fall protection certification required for Category 1 awardees.

The availability of online options for the training mitigates the trainer backlog and should allow for completion of the training and certification. In fairness to all bidders, the bid due date for Competitive Solicitation 06419 will be extended to Aug. 31, 2021.

If all good faith efforts to acquire steep slope/fall protection certification fail in time for the bid-due date (now Aug. 31), bidders may still be considered for award if they can document (as an attachment to Exhibit B-1) these things:

• Certifying organizations contacted, including contact names and email addresses;

• Registration for future scheduled training/certification courses, noting the name of the certifying organization (with contact name and email), and date(s) of scheduled training.

Bidders for Category 1 who have documented previous failed attempts by the bid-due date and still have not acquired the certification by the time of official contract award may be awarded a state contract in Category 1, but may not enter into a Category 1 work order with a purchaser until the certification is acquired and listed on the state’s official web page for Contract 06419.

After official award of contract(s), a bidder must acquire the certification within a time period determined by the state or face cancellation of its contract(s).

Category 2 – Mandatory

Please provide copies of certifications as attachments to this exhibit. In the table below, indicate which certifications you have by the number of employees certified. NOTE: The number of employees certified will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

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Required certification

(must be documented before award of contract)

Number of employees certified

Hazardous waste handling and disposal (See other)

Bloodborne pathogens (See attached) 18

Optional certification:

Documentation of other certifications will not be scored in this solicitation but will be noted as a contractor capability on the contract website in the event of award in this category.

Other: Per Amendment 1 – Question 1 (7/22/21):

Hazwoper certificates will be provided to the Purchaser when the work order or work agreement is generated.

Other:

3. EXPERIENCE

For both Category 1 and Category 2: Please describe your experience working on cleanups in the terrains or environments below. Your examples should name at least one location or critical area, the Purchaser, and the year in which you performed the work in that terrain/environment.

1. Location Y/N

a. Urban (examples):

b. Remote (examples):

c. Highway rights of way (examples):

N

Wesminster Park Demo/Cleanup: Hazardous waste cleanup of needles, pipe, animal/human waste, oil tank, asbestos and trash.

Demo, site prep and septic tank removal.

Owner: City of Shoreline, GC: Saybr. 2021

Spanaway Demo/Cleanup: Hazardous waste cleanup of contaminated soil, trash, tires, needles, animal waste, septic tank removal, gas cans, PCB ballast, mercury lights, demo.

Owner: Pierce Transit; GC: Saybe. 2021

CPR/AED – 18

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2. Critical areas Y/N

a. Tribal lands and cultural sites (examples):

Y

b. Riverside or shoreline erosion area (examples):

N

c. Habitat for endangered species (examples):

N

d. Wetlands (examples):

N

e. Other environmentally sensitive areas (examples):

Y

Historical Seattle China Town Building/Lot Demo and Cleanup:

Demo, asbestos abatement, hazardous waste cleanup of chemical, freon, oil, needles, PCB ballast, paints, trash, animal/human waste. Owner: Interim Community Development Association; GC: Marpac Construction. 2021

Big Rock Park: Demolition, asbestos abatement, and site chemical cleanup and disposal. Owner: City of Sammamish;

GC: Active Construction. 2020

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4. SCENARIOS

If bidding on Category 1 only, please respond to Scenarios 1 and 2.

If bidding on Category 2, please respond to Scenarios 3 and 4.

If bidding on both categories, please respond to all four scenarios.

Bidders are asked to propose a work plan, staffing plan (including potential subcontractor use), a plan for allocation of vehicles and/or heavy and light equipment if appropriate per the scenario, and a rough project cost estimate for the following levels of complexity for Homeless Camp Cleanup Services.

NOTE: Cost estimates will not be judged competitively by themselves but will be evaluated for general appropriateness as part of Bidder’s proposed response to a scenario).

Definitions:

1. High complexity scenario: The site is very large (two acres or more), with steep terrain that is challenging for vehicles and equipment; the site has a high risk for contamination of waterways, groundwater or environmentally sensitive flora. Solid waste left at the site measures in the tons;

there are significant deposits of medical waste (needles and/or drugs) and human waste; many makeshift structures, some of which are fairly sophisticated, remain on-site; significant amounts of residents’ personal property have been left behind.

2. Medium-high complexity scenario: The site is a medium-large site (1.5 to 2 acres) with few terrain challenges and a less-sensitive environmental profile; significant solid waste and human waste; smaller and less sophisticated structures; lesser amounts of residents’ personal property.

3. Moderate complexity scenario: The site is a fairly small site (.75 acre to 1.5 acres) with easy terrain and no significant environmental challenges; solid waste (common garbage and recyclables) is significant but manageable; structures are present, but relatively easy to break down; and personal property is easily managed.

4. Low complexity scenario: The site is a small camp (less than .75 acre) that represents few challenges with terrain, environmental sensitivity, deconstruction of structures, and minimal solid and/or environmental waste; small amounts of personal property are left behind.

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The following safety and health requirements apply to all four (4) defined scenarios (High complexity; Medium-high complexity; Moderate complexity; and Low complexity)

Prior to being assigned at a “Homeless Encampment Cleanup Site, workers must complete relevant training to include but not limited to:

• Hazwoper

• Bloodborne Pathogen

• Hazard Communication

• First Aid

• Respiratory Protection

Possible vaccinations base on conditions may include:

• HBV vaccination

• Tetanus vaccination

(1) The Project Manager/Superintendent will conduct an initial survey of the site. This survey is intended to determine the scope of work/workplan and identify potential hazards. A checklist/worksheet will be created to define potential hazards. The checklist document shall have two (2) columns, to compare the initial condition before cleanup and completion of abatement.

(2) Initial site surveyor(s) should assume the presence of hazardous conditions, and therefore protected him/herself with PPE and/or equipment such as:

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses

• Tyvek suit

• Impervious gloves

• Safety shoes with puncture resistant soles

Other equipment:

• LEL meter

• “B” voltage testers

(3) Document the cleanup site photographically (possibly using drone technology) both before beginning the cleanup and after completing the contracted job. (Create a before and after (electronic) checklist

(4) Ensure work crews are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow safety protocols while on site at all times. PPE should include, but is not limited to:

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses

• Tyvek suit

• Impervious gloves

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• Boots with puncture resistant soles

• Cut resistant gloves

• Respirators (if specified)

• Hard hats

(5) The State of Washington has weight limits for lifting Weight, so and the use of lifting assist tools like Tommy lifts, mechanical lifting devices, dumpsters with door/low access, dollies/hand trucks are utilized to minimize muscular skeletal injuries.

WAC 296-62-05105

(Heavy, Frequent or Awkward Lifting (10) Lifting objects weighing more than 75 pounds once per day or more than 55 pounds more than 10 times per day (11) Lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds if done more than twice per minute more than 2 hours total per day (12) Lifting objects weighing more than 25 pounds above the shoulders, below the knees or at arm’s length more than 25 times per day - WAC 296-62-05105)

For High Complexity scenarios, #1, Steep Slope heavy equipment and trained operators are required.

These sites also have a high risk for contamination of waterways, groundwater, or environmentally sensitive flora. Before the onset of cleanup, install pigs or dams to prevent hazardous waste contamination to flora or into waters ways (not limited to drains, sewers, storm drains, etc.)

High complexity scenarios also have the potential to yield tons of solid waste left at the site. There are significant deposits of medical waste (needles and/or drugs) human waste; many makeshift structures -some of which are sophisticated, and significant amounts of left residents’ personal property.

Dumpster, barrels/drums, and sharps containers should readily be available on the site. Make certain the appropriate waste hauler is contacted (i.e. Pollution Control Board; EPA licensed transporters, medical haulers, etc.)

EXHIBIT B2 – WORK BY REGION

COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION 06419

HOMELESS CAMP CLEANUP SERVICES

Bidder:

Map of Regions

BIDDER’S RESPONSES IN THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY ANALYSIS.

SECTION 1 For each region you are bidding, please list in the tables beginning on page 2 two clients for which bidder has provided Homeless Camp Cleanup Services during the time period beginning Nov. 1, 2019, and ending April 30, 2021.

SECTION 2 If your firm does not have a work history for a region you’re bidding, please add a brief narrative in Section 2 demonstrating bidder’s professional and logistical capability to perform Homeless Camp Cleanup Services in that region.

American Abatement & Demo, LLC

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REGION: Western

Will you compete for award in Category 1 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐ Will you compete for award in Category 2 in this region? Yes ☐ No ☐

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Client 1:

Description of cleanup:

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Client contact (phone and email):

Client 2:

Description of cleanup::

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

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Narrative:

REGION: Central

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Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Month and year completed:

Survey area and document (pictures); create scope; create budget for scope;

establish perimeter (fencing,caution tape, etc.); set up laydown area; have dumpsters and bio hazard receptacles delivered; workers equiped in PPE will separate all biohazard and hazardous waste from general debris,identify and collect all personal property; use heavy equipment to collect and dispose of bulk waste; do final clean up and transport all waste and debris to the appropriate facilities, take final documentation and submit to purchaser for approval.

jeremy Sticky Note Need to come up with a narrative at pur meeting

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Size (dollar value):

REGION: Eastern

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Description of cleanup

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Month and year completed:

Size (dollar value):

Survey area and document (pictures); create scope; create budget for scope;

establish perimeter (fencing,caution tape, etc.); set up laydown area; have dumpsters and bio hazard receptacles delivered; workers equiped in PPE will separate all biohazard and hazardous waste from general debris,identify and collect all personal property; use heavy equipment to collect and dispose of bulk waste; do final clean up and transport all waste and debris to the appropriate facilities, take final documentation and submit to purchaser for approval.

Survey area and document (pictures); create scope; create budget for scope;

establish perimeter (fencing,caution tape, etc.); set up laydown area; have dumpsters and bio hazard receptacles delivered; workers equiped in PPE will separate all biohazard and hazardous waste from general debris,identify and collect all personal property; use heavy equipment to collect and dispose of bulk waste; do final clean up and transport all waste and debris to the appropriate facilities, take final documentation and submit to purchaser for approval.

EXHIBIT C -- Bid Pricing Instructions

Bidders are required to provide pricing on this sheet for each region they are bidding to seek an award o marked. The markup percentage must remain firm through the duration of the resulting Master Contract

LABOR: For each region you are bidding, please enter a percentage that represents markup over prevailin equipment operator, hazardous waste worker (Level C) and driver, dump truck and trailer. For the projec

To compute the markup over prevailing wage: Example -- If bidder indicates 250 percent markup over the contract. The markup percentage must remain firm through the duration of the resulting Master Contrac bid markup of 250 percent, the contractor would be able to charge $87.50/hr.

NOTE 1: Purchasers may request travel costs as a line item in a job quote/estimate and negotiate reimbu

NOTE 2: Costs of permits and performance bonds, as may be required by Purchaser, shall appear on quot cost. Consumable supplies (trash bags, disposable gloves, masks and protective clothing, etc.) and fees as

Bidder must complete the applicable tab for category(s) it intends to compete:

Category 1: High- and medium-high-complexity cleanups.

Category 2: Moderate- and low-complexity cleanups.

of a Master Contract. Bid pricing for labor will be expressed as prevailing wage plus percentage for each t; any Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) prevailing wage adjustment is autom ng wage in the grayed columns under Straight Time for each designated category of labor that requires ct manager category, please bid an hourly rate. All prevailing wage labor categories are for journey leve e prevailing wage, and the current prevailing wage is $20/hour, the bidder will be able to charge no mo ct, but any LNI prevailing wage adjustment is automatically accounted for in this model. So, for examp ursement agreements with a Contractor. In no case shall travel charges exceed GSA 's mileage reimburs tes or invoices at cost with no markup. Equipment rented for a specific advertised job must appear on a ssociated with disposal of debris, if any, may be invoiced at cost.

region bid (PW+%) or as an hourly rate as matically accounted for in this model.

prevailing wage: general laborer, power el workers.

ore than $70/hr for services under the resulting le, if prevailing wage is increased to $25, with the sement rate or per diem schedule for the locality.

a quote for Purchaser as a separate line item, at

Pricing Sheet: Category 1 BIDDER NAME: American Abatement & Demo, LLC

Labor Category Straight Time Labor Category

Project manager (hourly rate) $ Project manager (hourly rate)

General laborer PW + % General laborer

Power equipment operator PW + % Power equipment operator

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver

Western Central

113.00

Straight Time Labor Category Straight Time

$ Project manager (hourly rate) $

PW + % General laborer PW + %

PW + % Power equipment operator PW + %

PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + %

PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + %

Eastern

113.00

113.00

Pricing Sheet: Category 2 BIDDER NAME: American Abatement & Demo, LLC

Labor Category Straight Time Labor Category Straight Time

Project manager (hourly rate) $ Project manager (hourly rate) $

General laborer PW + % General laborer PW + %

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + % Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + %

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + % Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + %

263 263

Western Central

113.00

113.00

Labor Category Straight Time

Project manager (hourly rate) $

General laborer PW + %

Hazardous waste worker Level C PW + %

Dump truck & trailer -- driver PW + %

Eastern

113.00