Final_SOW_CoachellaAsbestos_Abatement_0001.pdf

Yuma Area Office

Statement of Work

Coachella Asbestos Abatement

PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

A. BACKGROUND

The mission of Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner and in the interest of the

American public. BOR has ownership of land located in the Coachella Valley along the

Coachella Canal, and irrigation facilities.

In 2007, illegal dump sites were identified by Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) on BOR lands. One site was cleaned up by the landowner/operator after intervention by law enforcement and the Riverside County District Attorney. In 2015, Riverside County Department of

Environmental Health notified BOR of three illegal dump sites. The fourth site was identified in

2019. The CVWD and BOR could not confirm who illegally dumped material on the four sites identified by Riverside County.

By August 2021 a contractor hired by the BOR – Yuma Area Office (YAO) completed the removal, hauling, and disposal of treated wood waste, hazardous waste (old television and computer monitor cathode ray tubes), household waste, and removal of recyclable tires from the four illegal dump sites. However, during the effort unforeseen waste containing asbestos was discovered at one of the sites. Atlas & Masters Environmental conducted an asbestos survey and prepared a Procedure 5 Work Plan for abatement work (herein referred to as P5WP) dated July

2021 as per the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

The P5WP is included in the Appendix Part A. The contractor left the site without completing the abatement work.

Inspections in April 2022 indicate that earthen berms and a security gate constructed in 2021 have thus far served as deterrents to prevent additional illegal dumping, as hoped for.

The current scope requires the Contractor to collect, haul, and dispose of asbestos containing material (ACM), using methods appropriate for that work. Contractor will provide certified personnel to verify complete ACM removal at the site.

B. LOCATION

The abatement work required is located at Avenue 56 @ Coachella Canal SW ¼ SW ¼, S18, T6S, R9E, SBM on Reclamation Withdrawn Land. This parcel’s physical address is the intersection of Airport Blvd. & Buchanan St., Thermal CA 92274. This is referred to as Site 2 in

P5WP.

C. SITE CONDITION

The site is located in the Coachella Valley in a rural farm area, on the east side of the valley along the Coachella Canal. Refer to Drawing 212-303-60004 Vicinity Map and Site Location

Map. The Contractor shall acquaint themselves with the current condition of the site which includes, but is not limited to access roads, local utilities, and on-site materials.

Days in south-central California are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity.

Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high of 85°F and a low of 50°F respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F, and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F during the day and not cooling much below 75°F until the early morning.

The waste to be removed is mostly crushed pipe (with some intact) arranged in a single elongated pile at about the midpoint of the parcel. Refer to photos in the Appendix Part C.

PART II – OBJECTIVE

A. SUMMARY

The contract objective is to remove and legally dispose of all ACM located on site. There is also a minor amount of other wastes such as wooden pallets, gaskets, plastic packaging, household trash, and organics mixed in that shall also be removed and legally disposed of. Soil beneath the pile is to be over-excavated, removed, and legally disposed of.

B. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Performance period for the work under the Coachella Asbestos Abatement project will be for

120 calendar days from the date of when the contract is awarded to the Contractor.

PART III – REQUIREMENT

A. DEFINITIONS

Load, and haul: This work shall consist of loading all ACM and any other wastes present, to be legally disposed of at a designated site.

Legal Disposal: Disposition of debris hauled off site and onto an approved disposal (landfill) area in accordance with Local, County, State, and Federal regulations.

Backfilling: Using on site soil material to fill any holes left by ACM removal process and generally smoothing out the affected area afterwards to match adjacent existing grade.

Abatement Contractor: The use of the term ‘Abatement Contractor’ in the P5WP is to be synonymous with ‘Contractor’ as defined in the Contract.

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Mobilization/demobilization. Mobilize all personnel and equipment necessary to perform asbestos abatement work requirements at the work area in accordance with the P5WP.

When work is complete the Contractor shall fully vacate the site removing all equipment and materials used in or resulting from the work.

2. Load, process, haul, and legally dispose of ACM, non-piping materials, and over-excavated soil at an approved disposal landfill.

a. As per the Asbestos Survey of the P5WP, ACM in the form of cementitious pipe is irregularly piled up over an area of 2,500 sf and appeared closest to 2,500 cf in volume. Almost everything in the pile contains 35% Chrysotile and Crocidolite asbestos in assorted widths, lengths, and densities. According to P5WP Section

1.2.A.5 the debris should all be able to be removed by hand and only impact the top layer of soil.

b. The Contractor is to remove all visible accumulations of ACM, asbestos-containing and asbestos-contaminated waste and debris from both the pile and the top layer of soil beneath the pile. HEPA-vacuum and/or wet-clean all surfaces within the work area to remove asbestos residue and dust. The amount of material to be removed is dependent on a complete visual inspection of the work areas afterward to ensure that such material has been fully removed. The Contractor shall determine the amount of over-excavation and soil to be removed, estimated

0.5 inch average depth beneath an area of 2,500 sf.

c. There is an assortment of non-piping materials in the pile and nearby including wooden pallets, gaskets, plastic packaging, household trash, and organics. The

Contractor shall collect all such debris material within the ACM area and dispose of it at an approved landfill.

d. Hauling of materials from the site shall be done in accordance with all applicable guidelines, and no loss of material in route is permitted.

3. Backfill work areas as necessary to smooth out disturbed areas. Transition between over-excavated ACM area and existing grade shall be seamless. Importation of fill material from offsite is not required.

4. Verify the complete removal of ACM from the site and provide results to the Yuma Area

Office Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Supply a Certified Abatement

Contractor to conduct final visual inspections, in conjunction with the COR. The same person shall confirm the complete removal of all ACM from the site.

5. Obtain, submit, and implement any environmental permits necessary for the cleanup of the site. Since less than one acre of disturbance is anticipated, it is assumed that a Storm

Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not needed, and that no waiver is needed. A

CA temporary ID is required, to be obtained by the Contractor.

6. Furnish all the documentation of disposal for all materials that are to be hauled and disposed of offsite. Documentation shall consist of, but is not limited to Government documentation Form E, hazardous waste manifests, haul tickets, and documentation from landfill. Provide a copy of all hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste manifests to the

COR within the allowed period after hauling materials to their respective approved facility.

C. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor quality control plan must include at a minimum the following:

1) Documentation of Contractor daily reports, quantities (weight tickets), and documentation of material disposal from the facilities they were taken to.

2) A description of the methods used to monitor air quality and dust during excavation.

D. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Government oversight of the project includes only the amount necessary to provide confidence that the technical requirements of the work have been fulfilled, including but not limited to clean up and backfill as per the Statement of Work. Oversight can be continuous or periodic in nature, depending on contract performance.

Quality assurance will be provided throughout the contract duration either by the COR and/or designees from the COR. It is assumed that the COR will conduct four 2-day visits to site within a period of six weeks as field activities occur.

E. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall exercise management and operational control and retain full responsibility for performance and quality of the work set forth in the Statement of Work.

1. The Contractor must develop and submit for approval all items listed in Table 1A – List of Submittals.

2. The Contractor shall furnish all the labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform the tasks within this SOW

3. In the event the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with all Federal, State, and

Local safety and health laws, regulation, codes and standards, the Contracting Officer

(CO) may issue an order to suspend all or any part of the work. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time, or to any claim for damage or additional costs due to either the directive or the suspension order. Failure of the CO or COR to order discontinuance of any or all the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

4. Existing roads are available for site access. The Contractor shall comply with all conditions imposed upon the use of the existing roads by the respective entities that have jurisdiction.

5. The Contractor is responsible for adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, and laws relating to safety and health, including environmental quality control (i.e., dust control, hazardous materials, etc.). This applies to all aspects of the Contractor’s operations including mobilization, abatement activities, and project clean-up.

6. The Contractor shall not require any employee to work in surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to their health and safety. The

Contractor shall furnish or require employees to obtain personal safety apparel and equipment needed for the specified work and as required by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA) as published in 29 CFR, and

Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS), whichever is more stringent.

7. The Contractor shall comply with RSHS’s and OSHA’s safety regulations (in the instances of differences in requirements; the most stringent would prevail). Such responsibilities shall apply to the Contractor’s operations as well as any subcontractor operations. The Contractor shall immediately correct any safety or health violations and notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing of any noted violation and the proposed corrective action. When safety or health violations are called to the Contractor’s attention by the CO or authorized representative, the Contractor shall immediately correct the condition. Such notice, either orally or in writing, when served on the Contractor or the

Contractor’s designated on-site representative will be deemed sufficient. Oral notices will be confirmed to the Contractor in writing by the CO within 7 calendar days.

8. Materials or wastes defined as hazardous by 40 CFR 261.3 and Federal Standard 313, as amended; or by other Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and used by the

Contractor shall be disposed of in accordance with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Waste materials known or found to be hazardous shall be disposed of in an approved treatment or disposal facility. A copy of all hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste manifests shall be given to the COR within 7 days of hauling materials to their respective approved facility.

9. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws when hauling debris from the jobsite. The hauling of materials over public highways, roads, or bridges shall follow applicable local regulations and shall be such as to minimize interference with or congestion of local traffic. Where haul routes cross public highways or roads, the

Contractor shall provide barricades, flagmen, and other necessary precautions for the safety of the public. Cost incurred by this shall be included within the Contract Line Item

Number (CLIN).

a. The Contractor shall provide all the labor, equipment, and materials required to prevent public damage to persons, property, or activities including, but not limited to, recreational activities, traffic, and similar conditions.

b. Specific signs, barricades, and flagmen requirements used shall be in accordance with

OSHA and the American National Standards Institute’s "Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices for Streets and Highways" (ANSI D6.1).

10. Contractor shall designate an employee as the Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative prior to start of abatement operations.

a. Competent supervisory employee with current safety and health related training, experience and duties on at least three projects of similar nature, size, complexity, and work to be performed as the current project.

b. Current first aid CPR certification.

c. OSHA Construction 30-Hour Training Course including applicable elective subjects, for example, Concrete and Masonry Construction; Confined Space Entry; Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors; Ergonomics; Excavations; Fire

Protection and Prevention; Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal; Motor

Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective

Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs; Signals and Barricades; Powered

Industrial Vehicles; Safety and Health Programs; Scaffolds; Steel Erection; Tools -

Hand and Power; Welding and Cutting.

d. AHERA Contractor / Supervisor 40-Hour Training Course, or equivalent.

11. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative Authorities, Duties, and responsibilities will consist of but not limited to.

a. Responsible for effectively implementing the Contractor’s Safety Program.

b. The Safety Representative shall coordinate all emergency response activities.

c. Recommend controls for observed hazards or predicted hazards.

d. Full authorization to correct unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.

e. Lead weekly safety meetings at the jobsite.

f. Onsite, during all abatement activities.

g. Assemble, review, and sign each Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

h. Review of JHA with employees.

i. Verify the correct use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

j. Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections in conjunction with the onsite government representative listing noted deficiencies, their abatement dates, follow up action. The report shall be available for review onsite.

k. Provide direct oversight and assemble a detailed report of all incident reviews, near-misses, accidents, and emergency response or rescue actions.

l. The Onsite Safety Representative may have other non-safety duties.

F. PERMITS AND APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

General

The Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals that may be required by, but not limited to, Cities, Counties, Riverside County Air Pollution Control District, and

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) which shall include, but not limited to, the activities, specific permits, or certificates listed immediately below. Cost incurred by this shall be included within the associated Contract Line Item Number.

Air Quality Requirements

During all phases of the hazardous material abatement and demolition work, the Contractor shall comply with SCAQMD rules in effect at the time the work is performed. The Contractor may be required to prepare and obtain approval of a fugitive dust control plan if required by SCAQMD prior to commencement of any activities. The Contractor shall provide the Government the fugitive dust control plan and the documentation of such approval. The Contractor shall submit the fugitive dust control plan to Reclamation (see Table 1A – Item I-11). The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that the fugitive dust control plans comply with all provisions of the developed Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) related to dust control. Dust from demolition and abatement activities shall be controlled.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable air quality requirements of SCAQMD so as not to exceed any threshold established for any pollutant. The contractor shall fully minimize the generation of ozone pollutants throughout the project area possible.

The Contractor shall obtain applicable permits from the SCAQMD for all portable or stationary internal combustion engines subject to SCAQMD rules.

Safety and Health Requirements

The Contractor shall develop and submit a comprehensive written safety program covering all aspects of the onsite and applicable offsite operations and activities associated with the contract in compliance with the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS), Cal/OSHA, and any other applicable regulations, to be implemented for the proposed abatement operation. The proposed safety program shall be submitted and accepted per the requirements of Table 1A (List of Submittals). The program shall identify, evaluate, and control safety and health hazards for abatement and demolition operations. The Contractor’s submitted safety program shall be reviewed and accepted by the Government, and approved by the appropriate State agencies, prior to start of any onsite work. All site workers shall be familiar with the safety program and shall be given training on its contents. The Contractor shall document all training of all site workers in safety program. Standards of approval will be determined by compliance with all OSHA regulations.

Work Area

BOR property lines and work area have been established by the Government. Refer to Drawing

212-303-60004 Vicinity Map and Site Location Map.

Coordination

The Bureau of Reclamation, when conducting work, is required to coordinate with local tribes’ to be aware that there will be ground disturbance in their area. It is anticipated that a Tribal

Cultural Resource Monitor is not needed for this small project.

G. SUBMITTALS

General

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall submit, for review and approval, a comprehensive Asbestos Abatement plan of a sequence of work activities, to include copies of all required permits, haul route, a safety program plan, and a quality control plan prior to the start of any onsite work.

The Contractor shall furnish all materials and perform all work required for furnishing submittals to the government, in accordance with this paragraph, Table 1A (List of Submittals) and the requirements in the provisions, clauses, and paragraphs of the Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall send all submittal to the applicable addresses listed below, or email to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer which are assigned to the project.

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Director of the Technical Support Office

Yuma Area Office, Attn: YAO-2000

7301 Calle Agua Salada

Contracting Officer

Yuma Area Office, Attn: LC-10200 7301 Calle Agua Salada

Yuma AZ 85364

Yuma AZ 85364

Table 1A - List of Submittals

RSN

Provision, clause or paragraph

Submittals Required

No. of sets to be sent to: * Due date/delivery time

CO COR

1-1 1452.228-70 Certificate of Liability

Insurance 1 0

14 days after Award.

I-2 52.236-15 Schedules for Asbestos

Abatement Contracts 1 1

10 days prior to commencement of work onsite.

I-3

Asbestos

Abatement

Plan

Personnel, equipment list

/specs/ condition, quality control plan, record of baseline conditions, stockpiling/handling/ backfilling methods, haul routes.

1 2

Delivery of draft 14 days prior to planned commencement of work on site. Must be reviewed and accepted prior to commencing onsite work.

I-4

Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Safety Program site specific for the project 1 1

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work, see section 3 of RSHS.

I-5

Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Job Hazard Analysis

(JHA) List, including details of risks faced during work on entire work site.

1 1

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

I-6

Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Weekly accident summary report 1 1

Every Tuesday reporting prior week through Friday. See paragraph 3.8 of

RSHS.

I-7 Air Quality

Requirements

South Coast Air Quality

Management District

(SCAQMD) permits and certificates

1 1

Prior to beginning of all work on any activity that requires a permit or license

I-8

Cleaning and

Waste

Management

Waste production and disposal records 1 2 Within 7 days of waste disposal

I-9

Cleaning and

Waste

Management

Hazardous waste manifest

1 2 Within 7 days of waste disposal

RSN

Provision, clause or paragraph

Submittals Required

No. of sets to be sent to: * Due date/delivery time

CO COR

I-10

Sustainability and

Environmental

Management

System

(SEMS)

Form E Waste Diversion

Table

1 1

Within 7 days of waste disposal.

PART IV – REFERENCES

Reclamation Safety and Health Standards may be downloaded at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html.

PART V – APPENDIX

A. Procedure 5 Work Plan for Abatement Work by ATC GROUP SERVICES LLC DBA ATLAS TECHNICAL dated 21 July 2021

B. Photographs

C. Waste Diversion Table

D. Drawings- 212-303-60004, Vicinity Map and Site Location Map https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html