CAVE219342SpecificationsVol 2.pdf

National Parks Service, Denver Service

Center

NPS CAVE 219342 - Replacement Structural Steel &

Elevator Equipment for #1 & 2 Elevators

Project Manual – Volume 2

100% Final Construction Documents Package

06/19/2020

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

02 41 19 - SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

02 82 13 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE

03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 60 00 - GROUTING

DIVISION 05 — METALS

05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 50 00 - METAL FABRICATIONS

05 73 00 – DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 - BUILDING INSULATION

07 54 25 - FULLY ADHERED TPO ROOFING

07 72 33 - ROOF HATCHES

07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING

07 92 13 - EXTERIOR JOINT SEALANTS

07 92 16 - INTERIOR JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 13 - HOLLOW METAL (HM) DOORS AND FRAMES

08 31 16 - ACCESS PANELS AND FRAMES

08 71 00 - DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 22 16 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 - GYPSUM BOARD

09 67 26 - SEAMLESS EPOXY FLOORING (SEF)

09 91 23 - INTERIOR PAINTING

09 97 13 - STEEL COATINGS

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 - IDENTIFICATION DEVICES

10 22 13 - WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 80 00 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

13 80 00 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS – APPENDIX A

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS NO.’S 1 & 2

14 21 10 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS NO.’S 1 & 2RELATED WORK

14 21 20 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS NO.’S 1 & 2WARRANTY WORK

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DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 03 - PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS - PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 20 00 - PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC, DUCTWORK, PIPING & HVAC EQUIP.

23 07 00 – PIPE, DUCT AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION

23 74 36 - REFRIGERANT PIPING SYSTEM

23 80 00 - HVAC - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 - ELECTRICAL - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

26 05 19 - WIRE AND CABLE - 600 VOLT AND BELOW

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

26 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES

26 05 48 - ELECTRICAL SEISMIC RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

26 05 74 - SHORT CIRCUIT AND COORD. STUDY, AND ARC FLASH REPORT

26 08 13 - ACCEPTANCE TESTING

26 22 13 - DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMERS

26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

26 28 00 - OVERCURRENT AND SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 41 14 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 43 13 - LOW VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES (SPD)

26 50 00 - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 00 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 63 43 - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) CONTROL SYSTEM

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D I V I S I O N 0 2

EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services for Demolition, as indicated, in accordance with provisions of Contract Documents.

B. Completely coordinate with work of other trades.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conduct work in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 241 Standards for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations.

C. Design, engineering, and construction of shoring, bracing and supports are responsibility of Contractor.

1. Employ a Registered Engineer, licensed to practice structural engineering in state in which project is located.

2. Design to support dead, live, and lateral, wind or seismic loads required by code or as otherwise indicated, along with construction loads during demolition until permanent construction is in place.

1.3 DESCRIPTION

A. Work Includes:

1. Demolition of designated structures.

2. Removal of demolition debris.

3. Protection of construction to remain, including:

a. Utilities.

b. Other items indicated.

B. Condition of Existing Structures to be demolished:

1. Owner assumes no responsibility for actual condition of structures to be demolished.

2. Owner will maintain building conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purposes insofar as practicable.

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1.4 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Perform preliminary investigations to ascertain extent of work.

1. Conditions apparent by investigation shall not be allowed as claim for extra cost.

B. Obtain and pay for permits required by authorities having jurisdiction and notify interested utilities companies prior to commencement of activities.

C. Obtain approval of authorities having jurisdiction for work affecting existing means of egress.

1. Review with and obtain approval of authorities for temporary construction which affects such areas.

2. Obtain approval of fire authorities.

D. Separate, store and dispose of hazardous materials and toxic wastes in accordance with local and EPA regulations and criteria listed below:

1. Disposal of fluorescent light tubes in open containers is not permitted.

2. Disposal of ballasts and other building elements containing PCBs in open containers is not permitted.

3. Disposal of building elements containing mercury in open containers is not permitted.

4. Disposal of materials containing lead paint, refer to section 13 80 00 for additional requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL DEMOLITION PROCEDURES

A. Items Designated for Re-use:

1. Remove, tag, protect from damage, store and deliver to locations designated.

2. Brace motors attached to flexible mountings until reinstallation.

B. Structural Demolition:

1. Refer to section 02 41 19.

C. Existing Utilities to Remain.

1. Keep in service and protect against damage during demolition.

2. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or facilities in use, except as authorized by Owner.

3. Provide temporary services during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to Owner.

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D. Conduct operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, walks, entrances, exits, and adjacent facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct private drives, walks or other facilities unless approved in writing.

2. Do not close or obstruct exits from existing facilities or obstruct public thoroughfares and walks without approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways.

E. Provide covered passageways to ensure safe passage of persons in or near areas of work.

F. Provide barricades and safety lights as required.

3.2 PROTECTION OF FACILITIES TO REMAIN

A. Protect Property to Remain:

1. Conduct operations to prevent damage by falling debris or other cause to adjacent buildings, structures, and other facilities as well as persons.

2. Provide interior and exterior shoring, bracing, or support to prevent movement, settlement or collapse of structures.

B. Protect occupants from injury and discomfort.

C. Provide temporary dustproof partitions between demolition areas and occupied areas.

1. In public areas use clean, painted 1/2 IN thick plywood.

2. Utilize fire rated construction where required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction,.

D. Provide temporary weather protection and insulation to prevent damage to existing facilities and discomfort to persons in occupied areas. The following will be required as part of demolition and construction sequencing prior to completion of a weather tight enclosure.

1. Weather protection: provide continuous temporary enclosure to prevent water and moisture infiltration following demolition of the roof assembly above

Elevator 1 & 2 machine room. Enclosure to be constructed of framing members, R10 insulation, sheathing, and 30mil plastic sheeting sealed at the perimeter.

Contractor to submit proposed temporary assembly which is appropriate based on the size and scope of area to be enclosed for review and approval by the

Contracting Officer.

3.3 ITEMS SALVAGED FOR OWNER

A. Remove salvage items at appropriate stage of demolition, but early enough to prevent damage to them by demolition operations:

1. Coordinate with Owner items Owner wishes to save.

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B. Remove salvage items as a unit:

1. Clean, list, and tag for storage.

2. Protect from damage.

3. Salvage each item with auxiliary or associated equipment required for operation.

4. Store in an area designated within building.

3.4 ITEMS SALVAGED FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Items of salvage value to Contractor may be removed from structure as work progresses.

B. Transport salvaged items from site as they are removed.

C. Storage or sale of removed items not permitted on site.

3.5 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL OF DEMOLITION MATERIALS

A. Remove debris, rubbish, and materials resulting from demolition operations.

1. Remove and legally dispose of off-site.

2. Do not burn materials on site.

B. Dispose of items and materials not designated for Owner salvage or reuse.

1. Promptly remove from site.

2. Do not store or sell Contractor salvaged items or materials on site.

C. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by demolition operations.

D. Return adjacent areas to condition existing prior to start of work.

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SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 41 19

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Demolition and removal of selected portions of structure.

2. Salvage of existing items to be reused or recycled.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Summary" for use of premises and phasing and Contracting Officer-occupancy requirements.

2. Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation" for preconstruction photographs taken before selective demolition operations.

3. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for temporary construction and environmental-protection measures for selective demolition operations.

4. Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" for cutting and patching procedures.

5. Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal" for disposal of demolished materials.

6. Division 02 Section "Structure Demolition" for demolition of entire buildings, structures, and site improvements.

7. Division 13 Section “Environmental Controls” for removal and recycling of steel beams.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Remove and Salvage: Detach items from existing construction and deliver them to Contracting

Officer ready for reuse.

C. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare them for reuse, and reinstall them where indicated.

D. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

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1.4 MATERIALS CONTRACTING OFFICERSHIP

A. Historic items, relics, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, antiques, and other items of interest or value to

Contracting Officer that may be encountered during selective demolition remain Contracting

Officer's property. Carefully remove and salvage each item or object in a manner to prevent damage and deliver promptly to Contracting Officer.

1. Coordinate with Contracting Officer who will establish special procedures for removal and salvage.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For demolition firm.

B. Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities: Indicate the following:

1. Detailed sequence of selective demolition and removal work, with starting and ending dates for each activity. Ensure Contracting Officer's building manager's on-site operations are uninterrupted.

2. Interruption of utility services. Indicate how long utility services will be interrupted.

3. Coordination for shutoff, capping, and continuation of utility services.

4. Use of elevator and stairs.

5. Locations of proposed dust- and noise-control temporary partitions and means of egress.

6. Coordination of Contracting Officer's continuing occupancy of portions of existing building and of Contracting Officer's partial occupancy of completed Work.

7. Means of protection for items to remain and items in path of waste removal from building.

C. Inventory: After selective demolition is complete, submit a list of items that have been removed and salvaged.

D. Predemolition Photographs: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by selective demolition operations. Comply with Division 01 Section "Photographic

Documentation." Submit before Work begins.

E. Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed to accept hazardous wastes.

1. Comply with submittal requirements in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste

Management and Disposal."

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Demolition Firm Qualifications: An experienced firm that has specialized in demolition work similar in material and extent to that indicated for this Project.

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B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.

D. Predemolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in

Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures related to selective demolition including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspect and discuss condition of construction to be selectively demolished.

2. Review structural load limitations of existing structure.

3. Review and finalize selective demolition schedule and verify availability of materials, demolition personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

4. Review requirements of work performed by other trades that rely on substrates exposed by selective demolition operations.

5. Review areas where existing construction is to remain and requires protection.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Contracting Officer will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Contracting Officer's operations will not be disrupted.

1. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Summary."

B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Contracting

Officer as far as practical.

C. Notify Contracting Officer of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

D. Hazardous Materials: Hazardous materials are present in construction to be selectively demolished. A report on the presence of hazardous materials is on file for review and use.

Examine report to become aware of locations where hazardous materials are present.

1. Hazardous material remediation is specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

2. Do not disturb hazardous materials or items suspected of containing hazardous materials except under procedures specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

E. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

F. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

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1.8 WARRANTY

A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and reinstalled and items to be removed and salvaged.

D. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict.

Promptly submit a written report to Contracting Officer.

E. Engage a professional Contracting Officer to survey condition of building to determine whether removing any element might result in structural deficiency or unplanned collapse of any portion of structure or adjacent structures during selective demolition operations.

F. Survey of Existing Conditions: Record existing conditions by use of measured drawings and preconstruction photographs.

1. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Photographic

Documentation."

2. Before selective demolition or removal of existing building elements that will be reproduced or duplicated in final Work, make permanent record of measurements, materials, and construction details required to make exact reproduction.

G. Perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards resulting from selective demolition activities.

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. Existing Services/Systems: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Comply with requirements for existing services/systems interruptions specified in

Division 01 Section "Summary."

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B. Service/System Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Contracting Officer will arrange to shut off indicated services/systems when requested by

Contractor.

2. If services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, before proceeding with selective demolition provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to other parts of building.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Comply with requirements for access and protection specified in Division 01 Section

"Temporary Facilities and Controls."

B. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and to and from occupied portions of building.

2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between selective demolition of existing construction on exterior surfaces and new construction, to prevent water leakage and damage to structure and interior areas.

3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain or that are exposed during selective demolition operations.

4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed.

5. Comply with requirements for temporary enclosures, dust control, heating, and cooling specified in Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls."

C. Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

1. Strengthen or add new supports when required during progress of selective demolition.

3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically.

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2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

3. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

4. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

5. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches.

6. Remove decayed, vermin-infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials and promptly dispose of off-site.

7. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.

8. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

9. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in

Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

B. Removed and Salvaged Items:

1. Clean salvaged items.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers.

3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Contracting Officer.

4. Transport items to Contracting Officer's storage area designated by Contracting Officer.

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

C. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse. Paint equipment to match new equipment.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

3. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make item functional for use indicated.

D. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Contracting Officer, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.

3.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS

A. Concrete: Demolish in small sections.

B. Masonry: Demolish in small sections. Cut masonry at junctures with construction to remain, using power-driven saw, then remove masonry between saw cuts.

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C. Steel: Demolish in small sections. Existing Steel beams are coated with Lead Based Pain.

Comply with Division 1 Construction Waste Management and Disposal requirements; and

Specification 138000 “Environmental Controls”.

D. Grouted Beam Pockets: Demolish in small sections. Comply with Division 1 Construction

Waste Management and Disposal requirements.

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3.6 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Contracting Officer's property, remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill.

1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3. Remove debris from elevated portions of building by chute, hoist, or other device that will convey debris to grade level in a controlled descent.

4. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste

Management and Disposal."

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Contracting Officer's property and legally dispose of them.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

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ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

SECTION 02 82 13

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

PART 1 -

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1. The work of this section consists of the asbestos abatement activities to be performed during the Elevators 1 and 2 Replacement project at Carlsbad Caverns

National Park (CAVE) Visitor’s Center, New Mexico.

2. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor (Contractor) shall comply with the most stringent requirements of all applicable local, state and federal regulations, statutes, ordinances, and codes in addition to National Park Service (NPS) requirements and the requirements of this specification.

3. Third party asbestos abatement oversight will be provided by an independent consultant contracted by the General Construction Contractor (the Industrial

Hygienist or IH). Oversight by the third-party IH will be coordinated with the

NPS to provide project surveillance, perimeter air sampling, and visual inspections. The clearance air samples will be analyzed using Phase Contrast

Microscopy (PCM) in accordance with applicable regulations. All abatement work and material shall be subject to visual inspection by the 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

Contractor's expense.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection and analysis of personnel exposure samples for asbestos accordance with the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Results of personnel exposure air samples shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours of sample collection.

5. The Contractor shall take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during asbestos abatement activities.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to any building component, furniture, etc. that is caused by the Contractor.

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7. The Contractor shall protect the cultural resources, natural resources, and visitors within the Cave and Visitors Center. Cultural resources include the historic tile in the cavern lobbies and the gutters within the elevator hoistway. Natural resources include preserving the humidity and temperature within the cave and protection of the bats. The Contractor shall construct temporary systems, use local exhaust ventilation and enclosures as necessary to prevent migration of nuisance dusts and asbestos-containing dusts, as applicable. These temporary systems shall be constructed and operated in a manner that reduces or eliminates potential worker exposures, protects ambient air quality within the Cave and

Visitor Center, including temperature and relative humidity.

8. No additional value will be added to the contract amount if actual quantities of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) exceed those provided as quantity estimates. Prior to submitting a bid, the Contractor shall field verify quantities and conditions that may affect the ability to perform the scope of work.

9. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and supplies necessary to properly remove, containerize and dispose of ACMs in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. 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 NPS.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

1. The estimated quantities of ACM are provided in the Summary Table B.1 below.

2. Identified and presumed locations of ACM are as follows based on the asbestos survey performed by ACME Environmental Inc. dated February 1, 2019.

Table B.1 – CAVE - ACM to be Abated

3. If suspect ACM is encountered in wall or ceiling interiors 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. This information will be provided to IH and the Contracting Officer.

4. 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.

5. Applicable training shall be provided by the Contractor prior to personnel performing abatement as required by applicable regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101

(Asbestos in Construction). All persons conducting asbestos abatement work shall receive compliant training per Title 40 of the CFR – Protection of the

Environment.

Building: Material: Estimated Quantity:

Elevator Mechanical Room

Roof

Non-friable roofing tar / sealant <300 SF

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6. Two hours of asbestos awareness training shall be provided by the Contractor’s

IH to applicable NPS personnel and subcontractors working in the project facilities that contain ACM that reasonably can be expected to be impacted as part of this Work.

7. Contractors and employees should be prepared to 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.

1.3 REFERENCES

1. 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.

2. ACME, Inc., Project Report: Asbestos Inspection, Elevator #1 and #2 Structure, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, ACME Project # 18-143, February 1, 2019.

3. ACME, Inc., Project Report: Hazardous Materials Investigation, Carlsbad

Caverns Electrical Distribution System, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico, ACME Project # 18-099, August 10, 2018.

4. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), ASSE/SAFE Z9.2 Fundamentals

Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems, 2012.

5. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), UL Standard for Safety High-Efficiency

Particulate, Air Filter Units, UL 586, 2009; reprint 2017.

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

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

8. OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead.

9. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.

10. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.145, Accident Prevention.

11. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.2, Medical Records.

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

13. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.

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

Provisions.

15. EPA, 40 CFR 61 Sub. B.

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

17. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Certified

Equipment List.

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

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

20. New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 20 – Environmental Protection, Chapter 2 – Air Quality, Part 78 – Emissions Stands for Hazardous Air

Pollutants.

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1.4 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

1. 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 Presumed ACM

(PACM), as defined below.

2. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM): Any material containing more than one

(1) percent asbestos.

3. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material (ACWM): EPA defines ACWM to mean any waste that contains commercial asbestos. This term includes filters from control devices and friable asbestos waste materials. It also includes friable asbestos waste and category II non-friable ACM waste that becomes crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by forces that acted on the material during the course of abatement, demolition, or renovation operations. Also includes materials contaminated with asbestos including disposal equipment and clothing used during abatement projects.

4. Asbestos-Containing Construction Material: Any manufactured construction material which contains more than one-tenth of 1 percent asbestos by weight.

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. 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.

10. Competent Person: The 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. 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.

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

12. 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.

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13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

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

1980.

22. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

28. 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.

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1.5 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

1. The Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the Government and the Concessioner who will be conducting regular activities in the Cave and Visitor Center throughout the project performance period. All activities shall be coordinated with the Government through the Contracting Officer.

2. Confine storage of materials to areas described in Section 01 11 00.

3. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Natural resources include protection of the bats. Restore damaged areas at no additional expense to the

Government. The Cave environment is sensitive to noise, vibration, dust, environmental contaminants, airflow, and changes in temperature and relative humidity.

4. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent.

5. Transport hazardous bulk and liquid wastes by an Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA)-licensed Transporter for off-site disposal.

1.6 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. The Cave environment is sensitive to airflow, temperature and relative humidity.

Temporary systems, including any local exhaust or general ventilation and enclosures shall be constructed in a manner that control environmental contaminants but does not disrupt ambient air quality within the Cave.

Background parameters for temperature and RH within the Cave shall be maintained.

2. The hoistway is considered a confined space as it is not a space designed for general access and occupancy as per 29 CFR 1910, Subpart J. While it is not expected to be a "permit required" confined space because the environment in the hoistway does not likely present an oxygen deficient, chemical or engulfment hazard, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to make the permit-required determination.

3. Roofing Materials:

a. Abatement of roofing materials shall be performed without exterior containment construction provided that precautions are taken to control all visible dust emissions and isolate any roof level heating and air conditioning intakes, and any other penetrations into the building interior.

b. A hard and impermeable barrier shall be installed inside the elevator penthouse below the roof to be removed. Additionally, all the ventilation for the elevator equipment room must be maintained during the abatement activities.

c. Removal of roofing materials shall be conducting in as intact a manner as possible. See Section 3 for more details.

d. The Contractor shall protect any equipment in the work area.

e. Clearance testing (visual) will be performed by the IH as described in

Section 3.

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f. The Contractor will prepare a close-out package, as described in Sections 1 and 3.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

1. Field very all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering final products.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

1. The Government will not furnish any materials for this project.

1.9 SALVAGED MATERIALS

1. Excess salvaged materials not reinstalled in the project remain the property of the

Government.

1.10 PROJECT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. As specified in Division 1.

2. Pre-Project Submittals:

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

b. Submit proof of asbestos-specific insurance demonstrating both liability and pollution coverage. Policy shall name the Government and the

Industrial Hygienist as an additional insured and shall include a waiver of subrogation. Policy limits shall be the minimum as required by the

Government.

3. Health and Safety Related Submittals: The Contractor shall submit to the

Contracting Officer for review 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 include:

a. 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.

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

c. 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.

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

e. 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.

f. For all required training session, such as Asbestos Hazard Awareness and

Fall Protection 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.

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

h. Copies of current physician’s written Approval for Respirator Use for all

Contractor employees subject to medical surveillance requirements as defined in OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards.

4. Asbestos Abatement Project Plan: Develop and submit to the Contracting Officer and IH for review a written Asbestos Abatement Project Plan (Work Plan). This plan shall meet the requirements of a Project Design and be prepared by an EPA model Accreditation Program -Certified Project Designer. The Work Plan will be job-specific and list the work procedures to be used during the removal of asbestos. This Work Plan shall include:

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

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

c. Description of removal methods.

d. 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 manifest to be used to identify quantity of waste removed and accepted by disposal site.

5. Asbestos-Related Project Submittals – Ongoing Requirements

a. Results of all worker exposure assessment air samples shall be made available to applicable Contractor personnel per OSHA 29 CFR

1926.1101, and shall also be submitted to the IH within 24-hours of sample analysis. Submittals shall include sample collection logs and laboratory analysis sheets.

b. After every ACWM disposal operation, provide copies of transport manifests, disposal receipts, and chain of custody forms for all asbestos waste materials removed from the site. Chain-of-custody form shall include date, address of pickup site, name and address of Contractor, names of persons responsible for pickup, name and address of disposal site, quantity of asbestos waste, and type of containers used. The form shall be signed by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, disposal site operator, and hauler if a private hauler is employed.

6. Close-out Report: Prepare a Close-out Report with the following items:

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a. Description of removal activities performed during the project.

b. Pre- and post- work photographs.

c. Description and results of all occupational and environmental sampling.

d. Description and results of third-party inspections.

e. Copies of all ACWM manifest documents signed by the Government’s designated representative, the Contractor, the Transporter, and the

Disposal Facility.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Qualifications: Workers shall be fully qualified and experienced in the techniques of abatement, handling and disposal of ACMs and meet the requirements as set forth by the NMAC, OSHA and the EPA.

2. Regulatory Requirements:

a. Comply with all regulations as listed in 1.3 – REFERENCES.

b. Notify all responsible state and local agencies as applicable in writing at least 10 business days before removal work begins. Obtain all required permits before work begins. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and certifications of personnel in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling, and disposition and provide timely notification of such actions as may be required by Federal, state, regional and local authorities. Fees and/or charges for these permits shall be included in the Contractor's bid price. Provide copies of all obtained permits to the IH.

c. Dispose of asbestos waste at an authorized landfill site in accordance with requirements of NESHAP and applicable state and local guidelines and regulations.

1.12 RECORD KEEPING

1. Daily Project Log: The Site Supervisor must maintain a Daily Log. The Daily

Project Log must be used each day of the project to document the following information:

a. Date.

b. Name of Supervisor.

c. Name of IH monitoring work area (if applicable).

d. Number of workers on site.

e. Equipment utilized.

f. Brief description of daily work activities.

g. Listing of any non-compliance noted, emergencies, stop work orders (with detailed explanation), and descriptions of any other significant events.

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1.13 PROJECT CONDITIONS

1. Maintain existing emergency exits and building emergency equipment, such as fire alarms, fire hose equipment, and emergency lighting devices, in operating order.

2. Do not damage existing building materials which are not associated with the work or work area. Any damage to building materials not protected within the work area, or that are outside the work area and not associated with the work, shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

3. Wall, ceiling and flooring systems can include multiple layers. Due to the inconsistency of these systems and the potential for overlay materials, all systems shall be assumed to be ACMs unless specifically sampled and confirmed to be non-ACM. If the work shall impact the wall, ceiling or flooring systems, any material uncovered that was not previously sampled must be assumed to be asbestos.