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Abatement and Remediation of Regulated Hazardous Materials Scope of Work

SECTION 1: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Scope Dallas ISD requires this service on an as-needed basis districtwide to support renovations and projects. As part of these efforts, asbestos containing materials (ACM) affected by the work must be removed and properly disposed of. The work shall include initial work area pre-cleaning, work area preparation, the removal, encapsulation, final cleanup, and the hauling/disposal of ACM. This work shall include any one or combination of asbestos containing thermal, surfacing, or miscellaneous materials that are identified as being impacted by the proposed renovation at the subject property. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor is responsible for, and shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, service, and incidentals necessary or required for the access, removal, and disposal of the ACM in accordance with the work procedures and drawings developed by the Asbestos Consultant and approved by the Dallas ISD designated person.

The Contractor is advised that certain painted surfaces in the facility may contain lead. The results of a lead survey for a campus, if available, will be provided to the Asbestos Abatement Contractor. Asbestos Abatement Contractor is advised that all work impacting the materials containing lead shall meet the OSHA requirements linked here: OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

General Requirements

This section outlines all general requirements for the Abatement of Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM). The Asbestos Abatement Contractor must adhere to these provisions before, during, and after any Asbestos Abatement activities. The work of the contract can be summarized as follows: Prospective contractors shall be responsible for verifying the quantities of Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) to be removed. The scope of work also includes the disposal of all ACM. The contractor will also be required to perform pre-cleaning of all work areas where critical barriers will be installed.

Contractor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Personal air monitoring as required by regulatory agencies.

● Performance of incidental mechanical and electrical work necessary for conducting the work.

● Removal and reinstallation of glass panes as necessary for diminished air pressure systems.

● Protection of finishes from damage and contamination during work.

● Isolation of all HVAC, electrical, and security systems in the work area. All areas outside of the work area are to remain operational.

● Coordinate with Dallas ISD for the use of building utilities.

● Un-fixed furniture in the work area shall be removed before pre-cleaning.

● Pre-cleaning and preparation of work areas.

● Removal and disposal of all ACM encountered during the work, even though not specifically identified in the Work Procedures and/or Drawings.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.62

● Clean-up and clearance of the work area as specified by the Asbestos Consultant.

● Placement of fire extinguishers in the work areas per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommendations and the requirements of OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and Texas Department of State Health Services Regulations

● Security of abatement areas and dumpster or trailer used for disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)

● Submittal of pre-job, construction, and post-job submittals to the Dallas ISD designated person for review.

● Coordinate and schedule all removal activities, removal locations, and quantities to be removed (if greater than the minimum quantities specified) with the Dallas ISD designated person.

The Contractor’s Demolition responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Specified ceiling system(s) (as required to access asbestos-containing materials, and in locations to receive new piping installation where the ceiling tile may be contaminated with asbestos debris), along with associated grid and hanger wire as asbestos contaminated waste.

● Specified ceiling textures as asbestos-containing waste. Coordinate and schedule removal and removal locations (if spot abatement method is selected) with the Dallas ISD designated person and General Contractor when necessary.

● Insulation materials within the ceiling plenum of the work area (as required to access ACM), and dispose of as asbestos contaminated waste.

● Specified gypsum board or plaster ceilings (as required to access ACM, and in locations to receive new piping installation, where the ceiling tile may be contaminated with asbestos debris) as asbestos contaminated waste.

● Carpet and/or other non-ACM flooring (as required to access ACM) from each work area as non-asbestos containing material.

● Staging area structures and general cleanup of the staging area.

● Specified transite panels as identified by the Asbestos Consultant.

● Fire doors, as identified by the Asbestos Consultant.

● Asbestos containing window glazing and sealants, as identified by the Asbestos

Consultant.

The Contractor’s Construction responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Gypsum board and metal stud wall(s) for segregation of work areas and staging areas from adjacent facilities.

● Painted plywood templates in windows used for a diminished air pressure system(s).

● Scaffolding as necessary to access ACM or asbestos contaminated materials.

The Contractor’s Mechanical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Cleaning exterior of duct line(s) and plenum(s) in work area.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all ceiling-mounted air vents, slot diffusers, exhaust fans, and the like, within the work area.

● Isolation of the HVAC system in the work area. (Systems in other areas shall be kept in operation at all times.)

● Protection of all ducts with plywood and plastic sheeting barriers that pass through the work area.

● Removal and disposal of HVAC filters as asbestos contaminated materials.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/asbestos-program/asbestos-laws-regulations

● Removal and disposal of mechanical duct insulation (exterior) within the work area as asbestos contaminated waste.

● Removal and disposal of tar-mastic-coated, white-mastic-coated, cementitious pipe run insulation, pipe fitting insulation, and associated debris located within the work area as asbestos containing material (ACM).

● Removal and disposal of tar-mastic-coated, white-mastic-coated, and cementitious equipment insulation (pumps, boiler, vessels, etc.) and associated debris located within the work area as ACM.

● Removal and disposal of mechanical duct insulation anti-vibration boots within the work area as ACM.

● Removal and disposal of metal jacketed exterior pipe insulation, metal jacketed pipe fitting insulation, and associated debris located on the roof, sides of buildings, and/or exterior facilities as ACM.

The Contractor’s Electrical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Protection and cleaning of all phone lines, communication cables, and exposed wires located within the work area that serve areas adjacent to the work area.

● All electrical and associated work is to be performed by a licensed electrician.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all light fixtures within the work area.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all ceiling-mounted equipment (i.e., paging speakers, smoke detectors, strobe lights, and other similar reusable items of electrical equipment).

● All other electrical wiring and conduit, such as panel feeders, busways, etc., within the work area shall remain in place. (Protect this equipment and its wiring and conduit).

● Locate and isolate all services to life support and fire safety, and security systems serving the work area.

● Locate and deactivate electrical service to work area lighting and power grids, HVAC equipment, and other non-essential electrical equipment serving the work area. Keep all systems servicing other areas that are not undergoing abatement operations on at all times.

● Permits, firewatches, or any other requirements for the isolation of referenced systems (copies of all permits required shall be furnished to the Dallas ISD designated person before the commencement of the work).

● Provide emergency lighting in case of a power outage.

The Contractor’s Plumbing responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Protection and cleaning of any water heaters feeding baths, kitchens, labs, or other similar items in the work area.

● Protection and cleaning of water lines feeding baths, kitchens, labs, or other similar items in the work area.

● Protection and cleaning of sanitary drain lines in the work area.

Applicable Governing Bodies and Regulations include, but are not limited to:

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

● Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite;

Final Rules 29 CFR 1910.1001

● Respiratory Protection - 29 CFR 1910.134 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1001 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134

● Construction Industry - 29 CFR 1926 (in its entirety)

● Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records - 29 CFR 1910.20

● Hazard Communication - 29 CFR 1910.1200

● Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags - 29 CFR 1910.145

U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

● National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 40 CFR 61, Subparts A and M

● Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes - 40 CFR 261

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

● Shippers--Hazardous Materials Regulations - 49 CFR 171 and 172

Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

● Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act

Asbestos Abatement Contractor’s Permit Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Demolition, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Transportation.

● The ten (10) day state notification for asbestos abatement shall be submitted by the asbestos abatement contractor; however, the associated fees will be encumbered by Dallas ISD.

● All permits/notifications shall be given to the Dallas ISD-designated person upon completion of work.

Asbestos Abatement Contractor’s Licensing Responsibilities must include, but are not limited to:

● Maintain current licenses for Asbestos Abatement contractor and certifications for workers as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and local jurisdictions for the removal, transporting, disposal, or other regulated activity relative to the work of this contract.

Asbestos Abatement Contractor’s security responsibilities must include, but are not limited to:

● Maintain personnel on the site 24 hours per day whenever a regulated area has been established. This security person(s) shall be licensed by the state of Texas and able to enter containment, if necessary. Licensed security personnel will be required to observe all public access area(s) simultaneously.

● Allow sufficient make-up air source through the decontamination unit to continue operation of the air filtration system 24 hours per day without jeopardizing the security of the abatement work area enclosure.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1020 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1200 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.145 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61?toc=1 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-I/part-261 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-171 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1954.htm

Operating Hours

● Dallas ISD has several multi-use facilities, and their operation hours differ. It is the asbestos abatement contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the Dallas ISD designated person for work hours for each job.

Utilities

● Dallas ISD will supply the required utilities to the work areas when available. If the required utilities are not available, it is the asbestos abatement contractor’s responsibility to provide the required utilities.

Documentation

● Copy of current Texas Department of Health Physician's Written Opinion Form properly filled out by Physician.

● "Respirator Training Form" (SF-3), certifying every worker to be utilized in abatement activities, is actively involved in the Contractor's employee respiratory protection program and has had appropriate training in respiratory protection.

● "Certificate of Worker's Release" (SF-4) for every worker to be utilized in asbestos abatement activities.

● Selected landfill site location(s), transport procedures linked here: Sec. 49 CFR Part 172, and manifest (must be delivered to the Dallas ISD designated person within thirty-five

(35) days after the completion of work).

● Certificate of insurance for asbestos waste transporter and disposal site as required in providing evidence of insurance coverage against bodily injury or property damage claims arising from the disposal, storage, and/or transportation of asbestos containing material (ACM). Indicate that the policy is provided by an insurer under a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) liability policy in the Assigned Risk Pool, and that the policy is written in the same minimum amounts as for the Commercial General Liability insurance specified for Contractors.

● Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products used on Dallas ISD property that are subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

● Asbestos Contactor Project Logbook and Post Job Submittals (must be available at worksite and delivered to Dallas ISD designated person within fourteen (14) days after the completion of work)

○ Medical Records

○ Permits

○ Texas Department of State Health Services Notification

○ Sign-in Log (Name, Date and Time, Affiliation and Purpose, and Description of activity performed)

○ Description of daily work performed

○ Any damage to the structure, furnishings, or property

○ Any loss of differential air pressure

○ Any accidents

○ Results of air samples collected by the asbestos consultant

○ Signature of Asbestos Contractor and date https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172

Disclaimers

● This scope of work is guided by governing regulations. Contractors must adopt any revisions made by the governing bodies that directly affect asbestos abatement work.

● Asbestos abatement contractors shall follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

● Asbestos abatement contractors shall ensure that all of their employees are in compliance on Dallas ISD property and are following the asbestos consultant's protocol.

Where conflict among requirements, or with these asbestos work procedures, exists, the more strict or stringent requirement or interpretation shall apply.

Section 2: Mold Remediation Scope Dallas ISD has a variety of facilities that range in age and construction type. Therefore, Dallas ISD has experienced various sources of microbial growth and will continue to due to the nature of microbial growth. The work under this subsection shall include initial work area pre-cleaning, work area preparation, and the removal, cleaning, encapsulation, final cleanup, and disposal of microbial growth. This work shall include any one or combination of methods for remediation of microbial growth as outlined by a licensed Mold Remediation Consultant. The Mold Remediation Contractor is responsible for, and shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, service, and incidentals necessary or required for the access, removal, and disposal of microbial growth in accordance with the work procedures and drawings developed by the licensed Mold Remediation Consultant and approved by the Dallas ISD designated person.

General Requirements This section sets forth all General Requirements covering Mold Remediation. The Mold Remediation Contractor must adhere to these provisions before, during, and after any Mold Remediation activities. The work of the contract can be summarized as follows: Prospective contractors shall be responsible for verifying quantities of Regulated Microbial Growth to be removed, cleaned, or encapsulated, or a combination of both. The scope of work also includes the disposal of all materials removed due to microbial growth. The contractor will also be required to perform pre-cleaning of all work areas where critical barriers will be installed.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor is advised that certain painted surfaces in the facility may contain lead. The results of a lead survey for a campus, if available, will be provided to the licensed Mold Remediation Contractor. The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor is advised that all work impacting the materials containing lead shall meet the OSHA requirements linked here: OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.62.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Performance of incidental mechanical and electrical work necessary for conducting the work

● Removal of materials to access microbial growth https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.62

● Protection of finishes from damage and contamination during work

● Isolation of all HVAC, electrical, and security systems in the work area. All areas outside of the work area are to remain operational

● Coordinate with Dallas ISD for the use of building utilities

● Un-fixed furniture in the work area shall be removed before pre-cleaning, or shall be consolidated with critical barriers installed.

● Pre-cleaning and preparation of work areas.

● Removal and disposal of all microbial growth encountered during the work, even though not specifically identified in the Mold Remediation Protocol.

● Clean-up and clearance of the work area as specified by the licensed Mold

Remediation Consultant.

● Placement of fire extinguishers in the work areas per National Fire Protection

Agency (NFPA) recommendations and the requirements of OSHA Safety and Health Standards, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration.

● Security of mold remediation areas and the dumpster or trailer used for the disposal of discarded materials.

● Submittal of post-work Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation.

● Coordinate and schedule all removal activities, removal locations, and quantities to be removed (if greater than the minimum quantities specified) with the Dallas ISD designated person.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Demolition responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Specified ceiling system(s) (as required to access microbial growth, and in locations to remediate the source of microbial growth), along with associated grid and hanger wire.

● Insulation materials within the ceiling plenum of the work area (as required to access the microbial growth), and disposal.

● Specified gypsum board or plaster ceilings (as required to access microbial growth), and disposal.

● Carpet and/or other flooring materials (as required to access microbial growth), and disposal.

● Staging area structures and general cleanup of the staging area.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Construction responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Gypsum board and metal stud wall(s) for segregation of work areas and staging areas from adjacent facilities.

● Plywood templates to separate work areas from occupied spaces.

● Scaffolding necessary to access microbial growth.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Mechanical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Cleaning exterior of duct line(s) and plenum(s) in work area.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all ceiling-mounted air vents, slot diffusers, exhaust fans, and the like, within the work area.

● Isolation of the HVAC system in the work area. (Systems in other areas shall always be kept in operation.)

● Protection of all ducts with plastic sheeting barriers that pass through the work area

● Removal and disposal of HVAC filters.

● Removal and disposal of mechanical duct insulation (exterior) within the work area.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1958.htm

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Electrical responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Protection and cleaning of all phone lines, communication cables, and exposed wires located within the work area that serve areas adjacent to the work area.

● All electrical and associated work is to be performed by a licensed electrician.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all light fixtures within the work area.

● Removal, cleaning, and storage of all ceiling-mounted equipment (i.e., paging speakers, smoke detectors, strobe lights, and other similar reusable items of electrical equipment).

● All other electrical wiring and conduit, such as panel feeders, busways, etc., within the work area shall remain in place. (Protect this equipment and its wiring and conduit.)

● Locate and isolate all services to life support and fire safety, and security systems serving the work area.

● Locate and deactivate electrical service to work area lighting and power grids, HVAC equipment, and other non-essential electrical equipment serving the work area. Keep all systems servicing other areas that are not undergoing remediation operations on.

● Permits, firewatches, or any other requirements for the isolation of referenced systems (copies of all permits required shall be furnished to the Dallas ISD designated person before the commencement of the work).

● Provide emergency lighting in case of a power outage.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Plumbing responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Protection and cleaning of any water heaters feeding baths, kitchens, labs, or other similar items in the work area.

● Protection and cleaning of water lines feeding baths, kitchens, labs, or other similar items in the work area.

● Protection and cleaning of sanitary drain lines in the work area.

Applicable Governing Bodies and Regulations include, but are not limited to:

● Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.134

● Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA 402-K-01-001

● Texas Department of State Health Services Chapter 1958; Chapter 78

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s Permit Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Demolition, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Transportation.

● The five (5) day state notification for mold remediation shall be submitted by the mold remediation contractor; however, the associated fees will be encumbered by Dallas ISD.

● All permits/notifications shall be given to the Dallas ISD designated person upon completion of work.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134 https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings-guide-chapter-5 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1958.htm https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?chapter=78&interface=VIEW_TAC&part=4&title=16

The Mold Remediation Contractor’s Licensing Responsibilities must include, but are not limited to:

● Maintain current licenses for Mold Remediation Contractor and certifications for workers as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration and local jurisdictions for all remediation activities.

The licensed Mold Remediation Contractor’s security responsibilities must include, but are not limited to:

● Allow sufficient make-up air source through the decontamination unit to continue operation of the air filtration system 24 hours per day without jeopardizing the security of the remediation work area enclosure.

Operating Hours

● Dallas ISD has several multi-use facilities, and their operation hours differ. It is the mold remediation contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the Dallas ISD designated person for work hours for each job.

Utilities

● Dallas ISD will supply the required utilities to the work areas when available. If the required utilities are not available, it is the mold remediation contractor’s responsibility to provide the required utilities.

Documentation

● Copy of current Texas Department of Health Physician's Written Opinion Form properly filled out by Physician.

● "Respirator Training Form" (SF-3), certifying every worker to be utilized in remediation activities, is actively involved in the Contractor's employee respiratory protection program and has had appropriate training in respiratory protection.

● Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products used on Dallas ISD property that are subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

● Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation.

Disclaimers

● This scope of work is guided by governing regulations. Contractors must adopt any revisions made by the governing bodies that directly affect mold remediation work.

● Mold Remediation contractors shall follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

● Mold Remediation contractors shall ensure that all of their employees are in compliance on Dallas ISD property and are following the mold consultant's protocol.

Where conflict among requirements, or with mold remediation procedures exists, the more strict or stringent requirement or interpretation shall apply.