Revised-Attachment_3_Statement_of_Work_1_0002.pdf

Attachment 3 Revised via Amendment 0002

Yuma Area Office Statement of Work

Yuma 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 containing asbestos materials located in the Yuma County, AZ. The land has been used as a gravel stockpile yard for many years as a central location to Yuma Area Office (YAO) water system facilities.

In 2023, Nicklaus Engineering Inc. conducted an asbestos survey and prepared the Asbestos Removal Work Plan for abatement work, herein referred to as ARWP, dated February 23, 2023.

The ARWP is included in the Appendix Part A.

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 on BOR property along the Salinity Canal in Yuma County, AZ. Major cross streets are S Avenue 4-1/2E and E Levee Rd. Refer to the Project Location Map included in the Appendix Part C. Contractor is allowed to stage within the fenced stockpile yard and daisy chain a lock on the gate. Contractor shall not obstruct Reclamation maintenance staff from continuing work activities within the yard. Reclamation’s normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 6:00AM to 4:00PM. Contractor shall notify government representative when accessing the site for both normal and after hours. Gate shall remain closed and locked after departure.

C. SITE CONDITION

The weather in Yuma County is typical of the desert southwest. Annual highs and lows range from about 120 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, with intraday variations of up to 50 degrees. Late fall and winter temperatures are generally mild with a slight possibility of freezing during the late winter months. Strong winds and dust storms are possible throughout the year but are generally experienced during the spring months. Thunderstorms and flash floods are also possible during the “monsoon” season which generally occurs during the late summer months (August and September). Rain is also possible during the late winter and early spring months. Average yearly rainfall for the Yuma area is approximately 3 inches.

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. Project site is accessible from existing public roads and government maintenance roads. Overhead and underground utilities may be present near to, paralleling, or crossing existing reclamation drainage facilities.

In addition to utilities, there are drainage wells and the associated discharge lines and miscellaneous farm equipment crossings.

PART II – OBJECTIVE

A. SUMMARY

The contract objective is to remove and legally dispose of all ACM located on site. 8 inches of soil beneath the pile is to be over-excavated, removed, and legally disposed of. Ensuring the safety of all employees involved is paramount.

B. PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Performance period for the work under the Yuma Asbestos Abatement project will be for 120 calendar days from the date of receipt of a Notice-to-Proceed.

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 ‘General Contractor’ in the ARWP 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 ARWP.

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. No permits are expected. Follow all federal, state, county, and local regulations applicable to asbestos abatement.

b. As per the Asbestos Survey of the ARWP, ACM in the form of cementitious pipe is irregularly piled up over 30 LF, in assorted widths, lengths, and densities.

c. 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 by the certified asbestos inspector, see section 3, to ensure that such material has been fully removed.

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

4. 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.

5. 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 during abatement.

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 safety and abatement 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 Contract 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 40-Hour certification.

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. TEMPORARY UTILITIES

The Contractor shall provide electricity, water, and sanitary facilities. Cost incurred by this shall be included within the associated Contract Line Item Number. BOR may supply water from a nearby canal, pumping equipment not included. Contractor must coordinate with BOR Water and Lands Contracts Group.

G. PERMITS AND APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

General

The Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and approvals that may be required by, but not limited to, Federal, State, County, Local regulations. Cost incurred by this shall be included within the associated Contract Line Item Number.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Contractor shall notify ADEQ in accordance with the asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Program.

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), 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 operations. The Contractor’s submitted safety program shall be reviewed and accepted by the Government, 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.

H. SUBMITTALS

General

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall submit, for review and approval, a comprehensive Asbestos Abatement plan with 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.

Not later than 14 days after notice of award and prior to beginning work at the site the contractor shall submit a list of key personnel including their responsibilities and training certifications.

Contractor shall also submit all equipment and certifications for the equipment that will be on site.

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.

Within 7 days of hauling materials to an approved off-site waste disposal (landfill) site, the contractor shall submit record copies of the waste disposal manifests for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

The contractor shall send all submittals via email.

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 10 days after Award.

Before NTP.

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 1

Delivery of draft 10 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 10 days after Award. Before NTP., see section 3 of RSHS. Before NTP.

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

Notify ADEQ in accordance with NESHAP

1 1 10 days prior to commencement of work onsite.

I-8

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. Asbestos Abatement Work Plan

B. Section B- Supplies, Services, Quantities and Prices/ Costs

C. Project Location Map

D. Waste Diversion Table