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WICHITA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE REFUGE

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

05/2026

SECTION 01 - ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work to be accomplished consists of the removal and disposal of all regulated asbestos containing material (RACM), hereinafter referred to either as RACM, ACM, or asbestos, from three structures at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge located in Southwest Oklahoma. The structures are not occupied, are closed to the public and are awaiting demolition. These structures consist of two wood framed brick veneer buildings with basements, and one wood framed shed /tank house.

B. The buildings to be demolished that contain RACM and the extent of RACM are identified in the building list below and the attached Demolition Asbestos NESHAP Survey. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - NESHAP.

Structures Pending Demolition Containing - RACM.

Building Name Location: RPI/Asset # Sq Ft

1. REFUGE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE 10008427 6,914

2. QTRS#012 RESIDENCE 10008425 1,381

3. WATER STORAGE TANK HOUSE 10008453 240

1. Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, employee training, services, insurance, and equipment to carry out the asbestos removal in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.

2. Contractor to dismantle, remove, and dispose of all RACM located in the above listed structures and further identified by the Demolition Asbestos NESHAP Survey. Identified materials include the following: Vinyl Floor Tile, Mastic, Flooring Adhesive, Sheet Vinyl, Cementitious panels.

C. WORK SITE

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 32 Refuge Headquarters Indiahoma, OK 73552

Coordinates: 34.73333 -98.71225 Degrees

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work must be completed within 30 days after receiving the notice to proceed.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall furnish proof that all personnel who will be entering contaminated area have had medical examinations in accordance with OSHA 1910.1001.

B. Submit names of at least two (2) previous asbestos removal projects.

C. The Contractor shall furnish proof that all personnel have had training in asbestos removal including the use of protective equipment, respirator fit-tested, and be licensed or registered in accordance with the OK regulations.

D. Submit satisfactory proof to the Contracting Officer that all required permits, notifications, site location, and arrangement for transport and proper disposal of asbestos containing materials at an approved landfill site.

E. Send written notice of the proposed abatement work to the State of OK on the proper form and to EPA, as appropriate. This form will be completed in conjunction with the refuge manager. The form will be filled out with all blanks that do not apply marked as N/A. Written notifications must be hand delivered, express mailed, or postmarked at least 10 working days before the start of activities which may disturb asbestos. Notifications must be delivered by the United States Postal Service, commercial delivery service, or by hand delivery. A telephone facsimile (FAX) is not permitted. The start date for asbestos activity begins when asbestos material disturbance operations begin.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

3.1 WORKERS DRESS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Provide workers with sufficient sets of protective full body clothing. Such clothing shall consist of full body coveralls and headgear. Provide eye protection and hard hats as required by applicable safety regulations.

B. Provide workers with personally issued and marked respiratory equipment in accordance with the written respiratory protection program, as required by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134, as amended and State of OK.

3.2 PROTECTIVE PACKAGING

A. All RACM must be labeled, sealed and wrapped in two layers of 6-mil plastic providing that: (1) sharp edges of components shall be protected to preclude tearing the plastic wrapping and causing injury; and (2) RACM shall be removed in small amounts and containerized while wet. At no time shall material be allowed to accumulate on the ground or become dry.

B. 55-gallon drums are to be used to contain the above plastic bags which contain RACM or asbestos contaminated materials unless otherwise directed by the waste depository landfill; drums are to be labeled in accord with EPA, OSHA, and the State of OK regulations.

C. Wetting Agent (SURFACTANT): Amended water shall be used to keep RACM wet during removal and disposal.

3.3 EQUIPMENT

A. Contractor to provide suitable tools for asbestos removal.

B. Power is not available on site. Contractor to provide adequate power source for their operations.

C. Water is not available on site. Contractor to provide required water source, hoses, spray equipment, etc. required for wetting operation.

3.4 MATERIALS

A. Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient to prevent damage or contamination.

B. Damaged or deteriorating materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the premises. Material that becomes contaminated with asbestos shall be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations.

C. Polyethylene sheeting, 6 mil thickness, unless otherwise specified, in sizes to minimize the frequency of joints.

D. Polyethylene bags, of 6 mil thickness, or equivalent, for disposal of RACM debris.

Labeled as required by EPA, OSHA 29 CFR1926, and the OK regulations.

E. Impermeable Containers: Suitable to receive and retain any asbestos containing or contaminated materials until disposal at an approved site. The containers shall be labeled in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.

F. It is recommended that two types of impermeable containers be used: 6 mil plastic bags sized to fit within the drums and capable of being sealed; 55-gallon capacity metal or fiber drums with tightly fitting lids.

G. Warning Labels and Signs: As required by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926 and the OK regulations.

H. Fire Resistant Materials: UL labeled and listed, asbestos-free mineral fiber, or cementitious material to provide the degree of fire protection required by the applicable building code.

I. Fire Safety: At least one fire extinguisher with a minimum National Fire Protection

Association rating of 10BC (dry chemical) shall be provided by the contractor and be visibly placed within the project area.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PERSONAL PROTECTION

A. Prior to the commencement of work, the workers shall be instructed and shall be knowledgeable in protective clothing, respiratory protection, and RACM removal in accordance with AHERA and OSHA regulations.

B. Workers shall be fully protected with appropriate respirator equipment and protective clothing immediately prior to the disturbance (the cutting, crushing, scraping, sanding, pulverizing or reduced to powder) of the RACM.

C. Workers shall not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum or tobacco at the work site except outside the established work area.

3.2 PREPARATION OF WORK AREA

A. Contractor will provide any necessary temporary lighting and will ensure safe installation of temporary power sources and equipment per applicable code requirements. Ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) units shall be installed on all electrical circuits used within the work area.

B. Provide written procedures for evacuation of injured workers; aid for seriously injured worker shall not be delayed for reasons of contamination.

3.3 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT WORK SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL:

A. Arrangements have been made for disposal of waste at an acceptable site.

B. Tools, equipment and material waste receptacles are on hand.

C. All other preparatory steps have been taken and applicable notices posted and permits obtained.

3.4 ASBESTOS REMOVAL:

A. Prior to start of any crushing, scraping, sanding, cutting, pulverizing or any activity that will reduce the RACM to powder, spray RACM material with amended water, using spray equipment capable of providing a “mist” application to reduce the release of fibers.

Saturate the material sufficiently to wet it to the substrate without causing excess dripping. Spray the asbestos material repeatedly during work process to maintain wet condition and to minimize asbestos fiber dispersion.

B. The RACM shall be removed in sections deemed reasonable by the contractor. Before removing the next section, the resulting RACM shall be packed, while still wet, into sealable plastic bags of 6-mil minimum thickness and placed in another 6-mil plastic bag or 55-gallon container labeled containers for transport.

C. Sealed Filled Containers: Place caution labels on containers in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926. Clean external surfaces of containers thoroughly by wet sponging.

3.5 CLEAN-UP

A. Remove visible accumulations of RACM and debris.

B. If visual examination or tests show that the work area has not been decontaminated, the Contractor shall repeat the cleaning until the work area is in compliance.

C. Sealed drums and all equipment used in the work area shall be included in the clean-up and shall be removed from work.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF RACM AND ASBESTOS CONTAMINATED WASTE

A. RACM waste materials shall be packed into Protective Packaging.

B. Sealed protective packaging drums with the required labeling shall be delivered by the Contractor to a pre-designated disposal site for burial. Labels and signs shall be in accordance with EPA, OSHA and the OK regulations.

C. All plastic sheeting, polyethylene material, tape, cleaning material, clothing, and other disposable material or items used in the work area shall be packed into protective packaging for transport.

D. Disposal Site: The Contractor shall be responsible for waste disposal at a site in compliance with EPA regulations and the OK regulations.

E. At the conclusion of work, the Contractor shall provide evidence that the asbestos material was disposed of at an approved EPA/TDSHS disposal site by submitting a manifest from the asbestos accepting agency/company to the Contracting Officer.

3.7 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

A. If, at any time, the Government’s Representative decides that work practices are violating pertinent regulations or endangering workers, they will immediately notify the Contractor in writing that operations shall cease until corrective action is taken and the contractor shall take such corrective action before proceeding with the work.

B. Delays caused by inappropriate work practices shall be at the Contractor’s expense.