Attach02 RIOG_HazMat_Spec_Binder.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest

March 2020

Supervisor’s Office Hazardous Material

Abatement

Contract Specifications

AUSD

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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses and permits to complete the work.

B. Work for this project consists of hazardous material removal from the Del Norte High School building constructed in 1968. Ownership of this building has been transferred to the United States Forest.

C. After hazardous material removal has been completed, the building will be partially demolished and the remainder of the building will be remodeled for use as an office building. The demolition and remodel work is not part of this contract. The area of the building to be demolished under separate contract include Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4-1, Area 4-2, Area 8, Area 9 and portions of Corridor 1 and Corridor 2. These areas are shown in Figure 1 in “Revised Landmark Inspection Standard Operation Procedure Site Specific for Del Norte High School, Del Norte, Colorado.”

D. Reference documents provided in the Appendices include:

1. “Revised Landmark Inspection Standard Operation Procedure Site Specific for Del

Norte High School, Del Norte, Colorado.”

2. “Asbestos, Lead and Regulated Building Material Inspection Report for Del Norte

High School, Del Norte, Colorado.”

1.2 LOCATION

A. The Supervisor’s Office is administered by the Rio Grande National Forest. The Supervisor’s Office is located at the Del Norte High School located at 9th and Hermosa, Del Norte, Colorado 81132.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Contractor Access: The contractor will have total access to the site and building during hazardous material removal. The building and site will be unoccupied.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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1.5 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

B. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.7 PERMITS

A. Obtain permits for work required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations.

PART 2 – DEFINITION OF ITEMS AND PAYMENT

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section explains what is and what is not included in each pay item; the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment: For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, and as shown on the drawings.

C. Contract award will be made for all Baes Items.

2.2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall be measured complete and in-place.

2.3 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 – Mobilization

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to perform all operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site, and other work that must be performed or

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that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

2. Base Item No. 2 – Area 1 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 1 as shown on sheet S-01.

3. Base Item No. 3 – Area 2 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 2 as shown on sheet S-01.

4. Base Item No. 4 – Area 3 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 3 as shown on sheet S-01.

5. Base Item No. 5 – Area 4-1 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 4-1 as shown on sheet S-01.

6. Base Item No. 6 – Area 4-2 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 4-2 as shown on sheet S-01.

7. Base Item No. 7 – Area 5 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 5 as shown on sheet S-01.

8. Base Item No. 8 – Area 6 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 6 as shown on sheet S-01.

9. Base Item No. 9 – Area 7 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

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b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 7 as shown on sheet S-01.

10. Base Item No. 10 – Area 8 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 8 as shown on sheet S-01.

11. Base Item No. 11 – Area 9 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 9 as shown on sheet S-01.

12. Base Item No. 12 – Area 10 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 10 as shown on sheet S-01.

13. Base Item No. 13 – Area 11Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Area 11 as shown on sheet S-01.

14. Base Item No. 14 – Corridor 1 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Corridor 1 as shown on sheet S-01.

15. Base Item No. 15 – Corridor 2 Hazardous Material Removal

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove and dispose hazardous materials located in Corridor 2 as shown on sheet S-01.

PART 3 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors.

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3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved accident prevention plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. Notice to Proceed will not be made until the plan is received. As a minimum the plan shall include:

1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

4. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions: In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees: Ensure employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

3.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 calendar days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the CO a CA-1 form, which may be obtained from CO.

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B. All Other Accidents: Report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

3.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

3.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

3.7 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.8 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.9 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

3.10 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. The CO will designate a hard hat area. Post the hard hat area in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.11 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as

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explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

PART 4 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer’s (CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

4.3 PROCEDURES

A. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 10 working days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

B. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 2 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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h. Other necessary identification.

C. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

D. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

E. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

F. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

G. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

H. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

I. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

4.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit four copies or one electronic pdf copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies if hard copies are submitted. Mark up and retain one copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

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e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

4.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies or one electronic pdf of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Provide a construction schedule.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs for each pay item.

PART 5 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

5.2 UTILITIES

A. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Use of Government sanitary facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power and Lighting Service: Use of Government's existing electric power and lighting service will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to CO.

D. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

5.3 STORAGE AREAS

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A. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Contracting Officer.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

5.5 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Locate temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

5.6 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Restrict use of noisemaking tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons or firms near Project site.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and public of possible hazard. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Fire Protection:

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 6 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General installation of products.

2. Progress cleaning.

3. Protection of installed construction.

4. Correction of the Work.

6.2 PREPARATION

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A. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO.

Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

6.3 INSTALLATION

A. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

6.4 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

PART 7 – WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for recycling and disposal of nonhazardous waste.

7.2 GENERAL

A. Provide handling, containers, storage, signage, transportation, and other items as required to implement waste disposal.

B. Identify anticipated types of waste generated and determine whether it will be recycled or disposed.

7.3 RECYCLING WASTE

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A. The contractor is encouraged to recycle waste materials where possible. Revenues, savings, rebates, tax credits, and other incentives received for recycling waste materials shall accrue to the Contractor.

B. Provide marked containers or bins for controlling recyclable waste.

C. Separate recyclable waste from other waste materials, trash, and debris.

D. Remove recyclable waste from the property and transport to recycling receiver or processor.

PART 8 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

8.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Final cleaning.

8.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the Contracting Officer when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Contracting Officer (CO) of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs, and similar final record information.

6. Complete final cleaning requirements.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of

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unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

8.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

8.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list or one electronic copy. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

8.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

8.6 FINAL CLEANING

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A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 010150

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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

SECTION 028213

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of asbestos abatement tasks.

B. The estimated quantities of the asbestos-containing material (ACM) to be removed are provided in the Summary Tables D.1. below.

C. Take all necessary reasonable measures to control air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during asbestos abatement.

D. Identified and Presumed locations of ACM are summarized in the November 22, 2020 Landmark Environmental Report Asbestos, Lead and Regulated Building Material Inspection Report for Del Norte High School, Del Norte, Colorado. This information is also summarized below:

1. Friable ACM:

a. Composite Drywall System (CDW03): This drywall system is associated with the 1968 portion of the building and is covered by texture (TS02). The joint compound in this drywall system contains chrysotile asbestos. The texture associated with this drywall system (TS02) also contains chrysotile asbestos.

b. Flexible Duct Connector (DT01): Flexible duct connectors throughout the building associated with the HVAC ducting system contain 75% chrysotile asbestos.

c. Off-white smooth textured surfacing (TS02): The texture on the drywall system (CDW03) throughout the 1968 portion of the building contains 3% chrysotile asbestos.

d. Sink Undercoating (UC01): A grey sink undercoating on all three sinks in room A09-55 contains 11-12% chrysotile asbestos.

2. Non-friable ACM

a. Baseboard Adhesive (BB01): Dark brown and tan adhesives associated with dark blue/black colored cove base in the original 1968 portion of the building contains tremolite/actinolite asbestos. The Del Norte High School Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) information packet listed historical baseboard adhesives containing 5-10% tremolite asbestos. This result is likely due to remnant adhesive from the prior material, listed as removed sometime during the 1990s.

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b. Remnant Mastics Under Carpet Adhesive (CA01 & CA02): Remnant black mastic that contains chrysotile asbestos was found under carpet in the original 1968 portion of the building.

c. Countertop Material (CB01): Countertops made from asbestos cement material were found in rooms A06-25, A06-26, and A06-27 and contain chrysotile asbestos.

d. Asbestos Cement Panels (CB02): Asbestos cement panels that contain chrysotile asbestos are located under windows in several areas throughout the 1968 portion of the building.

e. Stair Tread Adhesive (MA01): Brown and yellow adhesives associated with the tan stair treads on by the stage in the auditorium (Area 4-2) contain tremolite/actinolite asbestos.

3. Presumed ACM:

a. Ceiling Tile (CT09): Ceiling tiles in the auditorium were too high to sample without the aid of a mechanical lift. These ceiling tiles are presumed to contain asbestos until they are tested at a later date.

b. Chalkboards (CHB01): Chalkboard materials can contain asbestos and are assumed to be under some of the white board materials located throughout the classrooms.

c. Fire Door Insulation (FDM01, FDM02, & FDM03): The interiors of fire doors throughout the building are assumed to be lined with friable ACM insulation until they are tested at a later date.

d. Iron Rests (OT03): Iron rests were reported in the home economics room as detailed in the Del Norte AHERA information packet as containing asbestos.

These iron rests were not observed by the Landmark inspectors over the course of their investigation but were reported to still be present by Del Norte High School staff.

e. Thermal Systems Insulation (TSI): While not observed during the investigation, one historical document from Del Norte High School’s AHERA package makes reference to asbestos pipe fittings in the main building. Pipe fittings were not observed in ceiling plenums or accessible areas, but it is possible that asbestos-containing pipe fittings exist in wall cavities or other inaccessible areas throughout the 1968 portion of the main building.

f. Roofing Materials (RM): Roofing materials were not sampled to protect the integrity of the roof since the building was an active school at the time of inspection. The roofing materials are presumed to contain asbestos until it is tested at a later date.

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Table D.1 – Del Norte High School – ACM to be Abated Building: Material: Estimated Quantity:

Del Norte High School Drywall with asbestos-containing joint compound and texture along with asbestos-containing baseboard adhesives in the 1968 portion of the building

Est. 40,000 ft2 total

Remnant mastic under carpets in the 1968 portion of the building

Est. 18,555 ft2 total

Asbestos-containing flex connectors associated with the HVAC system

Est. 60 each

Asbestos-containing cement panels under windows (Rooms 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 50, 53, 63, 64, 65 and 69)

Est. 980 ft2 total

Asbestos-containing cement countertops (Rooms 25, 26, and 27)

Est. 800 ft2 total

Presumed asbestos-containing ceiling tiles located in the auditorium (Room 47 - Auditorium)

Est. 2520 ft2 total

Asbestos-containing stair tread mastic (Room 47 – Auditorium)

Est. 50 ft2 total

Presumed asbestos-containing fire doors, throughout

Est. 22 each

Presumed asbestos-containing chalkboards (Rooms 4, 14, 15, 17, 18, 63, 65, 68, and 69)

Est. 675 ft2

Asbestos-containing sink undercoating (Room 55)

Est. 3 each

Asbestos-containing iron rests (Room 56 – Home Economics)

Est. 3 each

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E. The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection and analysis of personnel exposure samples for asbestos in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

F. If suspect ACM is encountered in wall, floor, or ceiling cavities in unanticipated locations, the unforeseen condition will be documented and described, including the location, and the extent and the quantity of suspect ACM, and any immediate actions taken for safety or housekeeping purposes. Provided this information to the Contracting Officer and Industrial Hygienist.

G. Any ACMs of the nature shown or described, but not specifically called out or shown in the plans, but which are reasonably implied and necessary for a complete and satisfactory removal job shall be included without additional cost to the Government.

H. Provide applicable training, by the Contractor, prior to personnel performing abatement as required by applicable regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos). All persons conducting asbestos abatement work shall receive compliant training per Title 40 of the CFR – Protection of the Environment.

I. Provide two hours of asbestos awareness training to applicable USFS personnel and subcontractors working in the project facilities that contain ACM that reasonably can be expected to be impacted as part of this Work.

J. Provide third party asbestos abatement oversight by an independent consultant contracted under the construction contractor. Third party oversight by the third party Industrial Hygienist will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer to provide project surveillance, perimeter and clearance air sampling, and visual inspections. The clearance air samples will be analyzed using Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) in accordance with applicable regulations. All work and material shall be subject to visual inspection by the Industrial Hygienist (IH). The Contractor shall provide reasonable and necessary facilities for such observation and shall render the necessary assistance to permit the representative to carry out all phases of observation. When required by the IH, the Contractor shall take down or uncover portions of the finished work. If the work thus exposed is unsatisfactory, all cost and expenses of exposing, removing, re-testing, replacing and restoring shall be borne by the Contractor. Any omission or failure on the part of the IH to disapprove or reject any inferior or defective work or material shall not be construed to be an acceptance of any such work or materials. The Contractor shall remove at its own expense any defective work or material rejected by the IH and shall rebuild or replace the same without extra charge to the Government. All re-testing of an area for clearance shall be at the Abatement Contractor's expense.

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K. Comply with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M while working at heights. In the event scaffolding is utilized during the prep or removal process, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L will apply.

L. The Contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up and testing of any area contaminated due to Contractor negligence at no additional cost to the USFS.

1.2 REFERENCES AND RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

A. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement and other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists, the most stringent requirements shall be utilized.

B. Landmark Environmental, Inc. Asbestos, Lead and Regulated Building Material Inspection Report for Del Norte High School, Del Norte, Colorado. Landmark Project No. 19113.001.001, dated 11/21/18.

C. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), ASSE/SAFE Z9.2 Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems, 2012.

D. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Regulation 8 – Part B – Asbestos.

E. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), UL Standard for Safety High-Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units, UL 586, 2009; reprint 2017.

F. US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1001, General Industry Standards for Asbestos.

G. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.1101, Construction Industry Standards for Asbestos.

H. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead.

I. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.

J. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.145, Accident Prevention.

K. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.2, Medical Records.

L. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency/Fire Prevention Programs.

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M. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.

N. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 40 CFR 61 Sub. A, General Provisions.

O. EPA, 40 CFR 61 Subpart B.

P. EPA, 40 CFR 763, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Q. US Department of Transportation (USDOT) 49 CFR 171 and 172.

R. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Certified Equipment List.

S. NIOSH, Occupational Exposure Sampling Strategy 77-173.

T. NIOSH, Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection, 87-116.

1.3 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Asbestos: Includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered. Asbestos includes PACM, as defined below.

B. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM): Any material containing more than one percent asbestos.

C. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material (ACWM): Any material which is, or is suspected of being, a material contaminated with an ACM which is to be removed from a work area for disposal.

D. Asbestos-Containing Construction Material: Any manufactured construction material which contains more than one-tenth of one percent asbestos by weight.

E. Asbestos Debris: Pieces of ACM that can be identified by color, texture, or composition, or means dust, if the dust is determined by an accredited inspector to be ACM.

F. Authorized Person: Any person authorized by the employer and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas.

G. Class I Asbestos Work: Activities involving the removal of ACM that is a thermal system insulation or a surfacing material.

H. Class II Asbestos Work: Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal

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of asbestos-containing wallboard systems with ACM drywall joint compound, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics.

I. Critical Barrier: One or more layers of plastic sealed over all openings into a work area or any other similarly placed physical barrier sufficient to prevent airborne asbestos in a work area from migrating into an adjacent area.

J. Competent Person: The Abatement Contractor's employee who is capable of identifying existing asbestos in the workplace, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, and who is trained and accredited as defined in 29 CFR

1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1926.62. The duties of the Competent Person include, but are not limited to, the following: controlling entry to and exit from the asbestos work area, supervising any employee exposure monitoring required by the standards, ensuring that all employees working within a work area wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and are trained in the use of appropriate methods of exposure control and decontamination, and ensuring that engineering controls in use are functioning properly.

K. Disposal Bag: A properly labeled 6-mil. thick, leak-tight polyethylene bag used for containerizing and/or transporting asbestos waste to the disposal site.

L. Disturbance: Activities that disrupt the matrix of ACM or PACM, crumble or pulverize ACM or PACM, or generate visible debris from ACM or PACM. Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM and PACM, no greater than the amount which can be contained in one standard sized glove bag or waste bag in order to access a building component. Maximum glove bag or waste bag size referred to herein is 60 inches in length and width.

M. Friable Asbestos Material: Material that contains more than 1.0 percent asbestos by weight and that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

N. HEPA Filter: A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of all mono-dispersed particles (e.g. asbestos fibers) of 0.3 microns in diameter.

O. Industrial Hygiene: An area of specialization in the field of industrial safety and health that is concerned with predicting, recognizing, assessing, controlling, and preventing environmental stressors in the workplace that can lead to sickness, disease, or other forms of impaired health.

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P. Industrial Hygienist: A person having a college or university degree(s) in engineering, chemistry, physics, medicine, or related physical or biological sciences who, by virtue of special studies and training, has acquired competence in industrial hygiene.

Q. Intact: ACM that has not crumbled, been pulverized, or otherwise deteriorated so that the asbestos is no longer likely to be bound with its matrix.

R. Negative Initial Exposure Assessment: An assessment by an industrial hygienist which demonstrates that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for representative 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) samples and 30-minute excursion limit (EL) samples.

S. Non-friable Asbestos Material: Material that contains more than 1.0 percent asbestos by weight and that cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry.

T. Personal Monitoring: Sampling of the asbestos fiber concentrations within the breathing zone of an employee.

U. PACM: Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material; means thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980.

V. Regulated Area: An area established by the abatement contractor to demarcate areas where Class I, II, and III asbestos work is conducted, and any adjoining area where debris and waste from such asbestos work accumulate; and a work area within which airborne concentrations of asbestos, exceed or there is a reasonable possibility they may exceed, the permissible exposure limit.

W. Removal: All operations where ACM and/or PACM are taken out or stripped from structures or substrates, includes demolition operations.

X. Renovation: Modifying of any existing structure, or portion thereof.

Y. Surfactant: A chemical wetting agent added to water to improve wetting and penetration into a substrate.

Z. Time Weighted Average (TWA): The average concentration of a contaminant in air during a specific time period.

AA. Visible Emissions: Any emissions containing particulate asbestos material that are visually detectable without the aid of instruments.

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BB. Work Area: The area where asbestos-related work or removal operations are performed which is defined and/or isolated to prevent the spread of asbestos dust, fibers or debris, and entry by unauthorized personnel. A Work Area is a Regulated Area as defined by 29

CFR 1926.1101.

1.4 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.5 SALVAGED MATERIALS

A. Stockpile material within the rooms where the materials are recovered for reuse. If more space is required, coordinate storage location with Contracting Officer.

1.6 PROJECT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section, “General Requirements.”

B. Pre-Project Submittals:

1. Proof that required Federal, State, and local permits, have been obtained.

2. Proof of asbestos-specific insurance demonstrating both liability and pollution coverage. Policy shall name the USFS as an additional insured and shall include a waiver of subrogation. Policy limits shall be a minimum of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

C. Health and Safety Related Submittals: Submit an Asbestos-Specific Health and Safety Program including, but not limited to: a Respiratory Protection Program, a Medical Surveillance Program, and an Accident Prevention Program. Additional health and safety related submittals required are:

1. The Contractor shall submit the resume and copies of professional registrations/certifications for the Contractor's employee who will act as the Competent Person for the project. The Competent Person must meet the qualifications and have the training and certifications defined by OSHA.

2. Proof that all employees have passed appropriate medical examinations required by

OSHA.

3. Certification that all employees have been instructed on the hazards of asbestos exposure, use and fitting of respirators and protective dress, use of showers, work area entry and exit procedures, work methods, and protective measures.

4. Certification that each employee has been properly fitted with a specified respirator.

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5. If rental equipment is to be used in work area or to transport asbestos contaminated waste, provide notice to rental agency stating intended use of equipment, with copy to the Industrial Hygienist.

6. For each type of training session, the Contractor shall submit a proposed outline of the subjects to be covered to the Industrial Hygienist for approval. The training shall not be conducted until the outline is approved.

7. Copies of attendance records and certificates for each employee for all asbestos training as required by this Section.

8. Copies of current physicians written medical opinions for all employee’s subject to medical surveillance requirements defined in OSHA respiratory Protection Standards.

D. Asbestos Abatement Project Plan: Develop and submit a written Asbestos Abatement Project Plan. This plan should meet the requirements of a CDPHE Project Design and be prepared by a certified Project Designer. The plan will be job-specific and list the work procedures to be used during the removal of asbestos from the Del Norte High School.

This work plan shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Construction schedule in sufficient detail for the Contracting Officer to determine the duration and level of effort required for the project.

2. Description, accompanied by sketches to scale, of decontamination enclosure systems.

3. Description of asbestos waste handling procedures. Include name and address of waste disposal site; name, address, and telephone number of entity who will transport asbestos waste; and, a sample of transport…