148-MAINT-034 AHS CTE Asbestos Abatement w Attachments.pdf

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA/ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

REQUEST FOR BIDS #148-MAINT-034

PROJECT: Asheville High CTE Building Asbestos Abatement PROJECT USING AGENCY: Asheville City Schools ISSUE DATE: 5/6/2024

Bids subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received until 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 , for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services incidental and implied, for completion of the project described herein.

All Bids must be sent to the Purchasing Specialist at the address or email address provided below:

Asheville City Schools Attn: 148-MAINT-034 Phone: 828-350-6101 c/o Chris Pohlman Fax: 828-251-4915 85 Mountain Street Email: chris.pohlman@acsgmail.net Asheville, NC 28801

Direct inquiries concerning this Request for Bids to:

Bidding and document questions: Chris Pohlman, Purchasing Specialist Office: 828-350-6101

Specifications and technical questions: Tim Shelton, Maintenance Director Mobile: 828-713-6430

THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS

The following is a general description of the process by which a firm will be selected to provide services.

1. Request for Bids is issued to prospective contractors.

2. The deadline for written questions is three (3) days prior to the due date.

3. All Bids must be received by the Purchasing Specialist at the address provided above, and must be received not later than the date and time specified above, at which point all Bids will be immediately thereafter opened. Attendance by Bidders at the Public Bid Opening is not required. Tabulations of bids and award information may be obtained by written request.

a. All Bids must be fully sealed and must reference RFP# 148-MAINT-034 on the outside of the package. Providing one original Bid is sufficient. Additional copies of Bids are not necessary. Emailed bid submissions will not be accepted.

b. Bid Forms must be signed and dated by an official authorized to bind the firm. Unsigned bids will not be considered.

c. Bid must include Identification of HUB Certified/Minority Business Participation, as well as either Affidavit A or Affidavit B, as applicable. Required forms and instructions are included as Exhibit C to this solicitation.

4. Bids will be evaluated according to compliance with specifications, including completeness and content;

experience with similar projects; ability of the offeror and its staff; and cost. Award of a contract to one offeror does not mean that the other bids lacked merit, but that, all factors considered, the selected bid was deemed most advantageous to the State.

5. Bidders are cautioned that this is a request for bids, not a request to contract, and Asheville City Schools reserves the right to reject all offers when such rejection is deemed to be in the best interest of Asheville City Schools.

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(NOTE: THE BID FORM MUST BE FULLY EXECUTED AND RETURNED FOR CONSIDERATION)

BID FORM #148-MAINT-034

Asheville High CTE Building Asbestos Abatement PROJECT DUE DATE: 5/22/2024 by 2:00PM

The undersigned having carefully read and considered the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the

Asheville High CTE Building Asbestos Abatement PROJECT for Asheville City Schools, North Carolina, does hereby offer to perform such services on behalf of the District, of the type and quality and in the manner described, and subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract Documents at the rates on the Bid

Forms hereinafter set forth.

Bidder: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Fed ID No: ________________________ MBE Status: _____________________ Fax: __________________________

Email: ____________________________________________

By: (Signature) ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Printed Name ____________________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Therefore, in compliance with this Request for Bids, and subject to all conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to furnish the subject services for a cost not to exceed:

$_______________ Total

Additional Information, if applicable (attach extra sheets as needed): __________________________________

END OF BID FORM

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1. PURPOSE

Asheville City Schools invites qualified and experienced contractors to submit proposals for asbestos removal for multiple rooms in the “CTE Building” at Asheville High School, located at 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28803, within Asheville City Schools (“ACS”), as per the specifications described herein.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

A survey map for the Main Floor of the CTE Building is added as Exhibit A to this solicitation.

Scope of work applies to the following rooms: 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 511, 524, 526, 527, and hallway areas indicated on the Exhibit A map.

For all rooms and areas, with the exception of room 526, utilize non-friable abatement methods to remove asbestos-contaminated floor tile and tile adhesive. Room 526 will require friable abatement methods. Friable abatement will be done within negative pressure enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust. All abatement will be followed by prompt cleanup. The total area is approximately 10,000 sq ft; however, Contractor is responsible for verifying exact square footage.

All waste is to be transported off site and disposed of at an approved site. All permits and any fees associated with this project must be included in the Bid.

The Design of Asbestos Abatement is provided by Reliant Environmental and is added as Exhibit B to this solicitation

3. AIR TESTING

Following the removal, the air testing will be the responsibility of Asheville City Schools.

4. TIMELINE

Work shall start on June 17, 2024 and shall be completed no later than July 5, 2024.

5. CONDITIONS

Each Bidder shall fully acquaint itself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of the work under Contract. Bidders shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the Specifications.

It is also expected that the Bidders will obtain information concerning the conditions at locations that may affect its work. The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument, addendum or other document, or to acquaint itself with existing conditions, shall in no way relieve it of any obligations with respect to its Bid or to the Contract.

The Bidder shall make its own determination as to conditions and shall assume all risk and responsibility and shall complete the work in and under conditions it may encounter or create, without extra cost to ACS.

6. COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements that are applicable to the conduct of its business, including those of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction and/or authority.

The Contractor shall obtain all licenses and permits required to execute contract by authorities that have jurisdiction.

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The Contractor shall comply with all relevant ACS Policies and Procedures applicable to its provision of the services described hereunder during the term of the Agreement. All Asheville City Schools Board Policies can be found at https://www.boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=asheville_city

7. SAFETY REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall adhere to the rules, regulations, and interpretations of all state, federal, and local laws that pertain to workers and site safety. This to include OSHA 1910, General Construction, or those regulations mandated by these specifications.

8. SPECIFICATIONS

Any deviation from the specifications indicated herein must be clearly pointed out and explained in detail.

Otherwise, it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and the offeror will be held responsible therefore. The bidder shall not construe this paragraph as inviting deviation or implying that any deviation will be acceptable.

9. HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES

Pursuant to General Statute 143-48 Executive Order #150, ACS invites and encourages participation in this procurement process by businesses owned by minorities, women, disabled, disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled.

Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.321, affirmative steps are required to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The bidder shall identify on its bid proposal the minority business participation it will use on the project (Identification of Minority Business Participation) form and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Required forms and instructions are included as Exhibit C to this solicitation.

10. AWARD OF CONTRACT

It is the intent to award this contract to a single overall offeror. The right is reserved, however, to make award on the basis of individual items or groups of items, if such shall be considered to be most advantageous or constitute the best interest of ACS. Best value procurement to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder is the procurement goal of ACS.

This may be determined upon consideration of such factors as: prices offered; the quality of the articles offered; the general reputation and performance capabilities of the offerors; the substantial conformity with the specifications and other conditions set forth in the bid; the suitability of the articles for the intended use; the related services needed; the date or dates of delivery and performance; and such other factors deemed by ACS to be pertinent and peculiar to the purchase in question. Unless otherwise specified by ACS or the offeror, ACS reserves the right to accept any item or group of items on a multi-item bid. In addition, on term contracts, ACS reserves the right to make partial, progressive or multiple awards: where it is advantageous to award separately by items; or where more than one supplier is needed to provide the contemplated requirements as to quantity, quality, delivery, service, geographical areas; other factors deemed by ACS to be pertinent or peculiar to the purchase in question.

11. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

Any and all payments to the contractor are dependent upon and subject to the availability of funds. All contracts are subject to annual renewal. Price adjustments may be considered at that time but none are automatic unless spelled out in the bid/proposal and agreed upon by both parties.

12. PROTEST PROCEDURES

A party wanting to protest a contract awarded pursuant to this solicitation, must submit a written request to the Chief Finance Officer of ACS using the contact information below. This request must be received by the Chief

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Finance Officer within five (5) consecutive calendar days from the date of the contract award and must contain specific sound reasons and any supporting documentation for the protest.

Heidi Kerns, Chief Finance Officer Asheville City Schools 85 Mountain St, Asheville, NC 28801 Email: heidi.kerns@acsgmail.net

13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

As provided by statute and rule, ACS will consider keeping trade secrets which the offeror does not want disclosed, confidential. Each page shall be identified in boldface at the top and bottom as “CONFIDENTIAL”.

Cost information shall not be deemed confidential. In spite of what is labeled as a trade secret, the determination whether it is or not will be determined by North Carolina law.

14. JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT

Under North Carolina law, certain sex offenders are prohibited from coming onto school campuses. Bidder agrees to conduct an annual check of the N.C. Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program, the N.C. Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program, and the National Sex Offender Registry for all of its employees involved in this project. ACS prohibits any personnel listed on such registries from being on any property owned or operated by ACS and from having any direct interaction with students. As a term of the Agreement, said checks must be performed by the Contractor and reported to the ACS Superintendent or Designee, upon request. Under provisions set forth in the Jessica Lunsford Act under North Carolina law, my signature below certifies that neither I nor any employee or agent of Contractor that is involved with project is listed as a sex offender on the NC Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program, the Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program, and/or the National Sex Offender Registry.

15. E-VERIFY

Service Provider shall comply with the requirements of G.S. Chapter 64, Article 2 (the “E-Verify Requirements”).

16. DEBARMENT

Bidder certifies by submitting a Bid that the Bidder and/or any of its Principals are not presently debarred, per the State’s website: http://ncadmin.nc.gov/government-agencies/procurement/contracts/debarred-vendors ;

and are not presently debarred, per the Federal Excluded Parties List: www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM .

17. IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT

Service Provider certifies that it is not listed on the Final Divestment List nor the Parent and Subsidiary List located at https://www.nctreasurer.com/inside-the-department/OpenGovernment/Pages/Iran-Divestment-Act-Resources.

aspx which was created by the NC State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 147-86.58, Iran Divestment Act; and are not suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from entering into this Agreement by any federal agency or by any department, agency or political subdivision of the State.

18. NONDISCRIMINATION

Contractor and any subcontractors employed by Contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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19. INDEMNITY

Bidder will indemnify and save harmless ACS, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees to the extent resulting from a willful or negligent act or omission of the Bidder, its officers, or agents; provided, however, that the Contractor shall not be liable for any suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees to the extent resulting from a willful or negligent act or omission of the ACS, its officers, agents, or employees.

20. INSURANCE

If awarded a contract, the Bidder will provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the District as additional insured. The issuing insurer must provide 30 days written notice to the District of the expiration of the insurance. As a minimum, the Contractor shall provide and maintain the following coverage and limits:

● Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including Employer’s Liability with limits of $250,000 each accident.

The Aggregate Limit will not be less than $2,000,000.

● Property Damage Insurance, including Liability Coverage, with a per occurrence limit of $1,000,000. The Aggregate Limit will not be less than $2,000,000

Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material obligation of the contractor and is of the essence of this contract. All such insurance shall meet all laws of the State of North Carolina. Such insurance coverage shall be obtained from companies that are authorized to provide such coverage and that are authorized by the Commissioner of Insurance to do business in North Carolina. The Contractor shall at all times comply with the terms of such insurance policies, and all requirements of the insurer under any such insurance policies, except as they may conflict with existing North Carolina laws or this contract. The limits of coverage under each insurance policy maintained by the contractor shall not be interpreted as limiting the contractor’s liability and obligations under the contract.

To the extent permitted by law, all or any part of any required insurance coverages may be provided under a plan or plans of self-insurance. The coverages may be provided by the Contractor's parent corporation.

21. TERMINATION

ACS may terminate this agreement at any time by 15 days’ notice in writing to the Contractor. If the contract is terminated by ACS as provided herein, the Contractor shall be paid for services satisfactorily completed, less payment or compensation previously made.

22. CONTRACTS PAID THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDS

In the event that the Board provides compensation for services performed under this Agreement from a qualifying federal funding source, either in whole or in part, Service Provider herewith accepts responsibility for complying with applicable provisions of federal law, including, but not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity (41 C.F.R. Part 60); Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148); Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145); Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708); Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387); Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352);

Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 C.F.R. § 200.322); and, Record Retention Requirements (2 CFR § 200.324).

23. SALES AND USE TAX

NC public school systems are entitled to refunds from the State of North Carolina of certain sales and/or use taxes paid to the State of North Carolina. This refund provision includes taxes paid by construction contractors on materials which have become permanently affixed to buildings owned or leased by the school system, accordance with the provisions of G.S. 105-164. 14(c).

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● Sales Taxes that are refundable to school systems include sales taxes paid in North Carolina by the school system’s contractors on purchases of building materials, supplies, fixtures and equipment which become a part of or are annexed to any building or structure being erected, altered or repaired under contract with the school system. Since contractors are required to pay tax on purchases of materials, ACS requires Contractors to complete a Contractor’s Statement of NC Sales and Use Tax Paid, which must include all of the following:

a. the date the property was purchased;

b. the type of property purchased;

c. the project for which the property was used;

d. if the property was purchased in this State, the county in which it was purchased;

e. if the property was not purchased in this State, the county in which the property was used; and

f. the amount of sales and use taxes paid.

● Sales Taxes that are not refundable to schools include, but are not limited to, scaffolding, forms for concrete, fuel for the operation of machinery and equipment, tools, equipment repair parts and equipment rentals, blueprints, etc., or any other items which do not become a part of or are not annexed to the building or structure being erected, altered, or repaired.

● Sales Taxes paid by a subcontractor must follow the guidelines as listed above for the contractor, the only difference being that the subcontractor must submit their certification and accompanying documentation to the contractor for the contractor to submit to the school system, as stated above.

24. QUALITY OF WORK

All work shall be performed in a good and professional manner by skilled, experienced workers. ACS shall be responsible for determining the quality of work, and may notify the Contractor of the same.

25. PERFORMANCE AND DEFAULT

If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner the obligations under this agreement, ACS shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by giving written notice to the Contractor and specifying the effective date thereof. In that event, all finished or unfinished deliverable items under this contract prepared by the Contractor shall, at the option of ACS, become its property, and the Contractor shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such materials.

In case of default by the Contractor, ACS may procure the services from other sources and hold the Contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.

Upon the entering of a judgment of bankruptcy of insolvency by or against the Contractor, the Agency may terminate this contract for cause. Neither party shall be deemed to be in default of its obligations hereunder if and so long as it is prevented from performing such obligations by any act of war, hostile foreign action, nuclear explosion, riot, strikes, civil insurrection, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or other catastrophic natural event or act of God.

26. TRANSFERABILITY OF CONTRACT

Other than by operation of law, no assignment of the Contract or any right accruing under this Contract shall be made in whole or in part by the Contractor without the express written consent of ACS, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; however, in the event of an assignment, the assignee shall assume the liability of the Contractor.

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DESIGN OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

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REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS

FLOOR TILE & MASTIC

CTE BUILDING

ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

419 MCDOWELL ST.

ASHEVILLE, NC

Prepared For:

Mr. Tim Shelton

Asheville City Schools 100 Westside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28806

Designed and Prepared By:

DESIGNER: Terry L. LaDuke

ACCREDITATION NO.: 40099

RELIANT ENVIRONMENTAL

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CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA

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Asheville High CTE Building Asbestos Abatement Exhibit B: Design of Asbestos Abatement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.0 - ASBESTOS CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2.0 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDICES:

Appendix A - Pre-Work Asbestos Inspection

ATTACHMENTS:

Decontamination Area Arrangement

DRAWINGS:

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SECTION 1.0 - ASBESTOS CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. General Requirements

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, services, insurance, and equipment necessary to carry out the abatement operations and disposal of approximately 13,875 square feet of asbestos floor tile and mastic in the CTE Building at Asheville City Schools, Asheville, North Carolina in accordance with the Specifications, the EPA (AHERA) and OSHA regulations, and any applicable state and local government regulations.

All supervisors will be accredited by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human

Services, Health Hazard Control Unit (HHCU). All workers shall be accredited by the

HHCU.

The contractor/employer has and assumes the responsibility of proceeding in such a manner that he offers his employees a workplace free of recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious injury. The contractor shall be responsible for performing this abatement and disposal so that significant fiber release levels do not develop.

1. The General Conditions of the Contract, and the Supplementary General Conditions, contained herein, are a part of these specifications.

2. The Contractor shall have at all times in his possession at his on-site office one copy of each of the following:

a. Asbestos Removal Permit/NESHAP Notification

b. Accreditation documents for all workers and supervisors

c. Plans and Specifications

d. All Air Monitoring Data

e. Waste Shipment Records

f. Copies of all correspondence

g. Sign-in sheets

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3. The Contractor shall have at his office and at the job site, one copy of each of the programs, lists, schedules, etc. submitted under the requirements of Section B, Prework Submittal Requirements of this specification as well as copies of memos, letters and all specification changes (etc.) that relate to this project.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting the site prior to bidding to confirm the scope of the work. Any quantities listed by the Asbestos Designer in the plans and specifications are done so as approximations. The actual quantities of work and asbestos-containing material to be encountered are the responsibility of the contractor.

5. A bound book (3-ring notebook) will be maintained on site by the Contractor to allow written comments to be available for subsequent review and follow-up by inspectors and industrial hygienists. The bound book will be presented to the Asbestos Designer at the end of the project. The Contractor will be required to furnish two copies of the bound book to the Asbestos Designer. The Asbestos Designer will forward the book to the Owner in his final report submission. The contractor shall record in the bound book for each workday, the name and social security number of each worker, supervisor, and visitor, and the starting and stopping time for each work shift. The contractor shall also enter into this book, the employee's daily air monitoring data as required by the OSHA standard.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approval for a waste disposal site in compliance with 40 CFR 61.154.

7. The Contractor shall provide appropriate work clothes, head covers, footwear and towels, at no cost, to any official representative of the institution or agency who inspects the job site. The Contractor is not required to supply air purifying dual filter type respirators to the official representatives of the Owner. When other types of respirators are required, the Contractor will make at least two available for official representatives to use. These remain the property of the contractor.

8. A competent person, as defined in the OSHA asbestos standard 29 CFR 1926.1101, employed by the Contractor must be outside the work area at all times to monitor activity, ensure containment security, provide information to visitors, and to provide access to the work area.

9. The Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with employee monitoring to meet the OSHA requirements.

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10. The Contractor is responsible for all costs, including but not limited to, containment preparation, labor, materials, recleaning, and additional Designer and/or air monitoring visits, should the Designer or Supervising Air Monitor (SAM) determine that the contractor was not ready for, or failed a final visual inspection and/or a final air clearance. The Contractor is responsible for notifying the Designer and air-monitoring firm in writing that he (contractor) is ready for a final visual inspection and/or final air clearance. The written request must be by mail or fax to the SAM and Asbestos Designer and bound in the Contractor's log book. The SAM will be given a minimum notice of 48 hours by the Contractor unless a different time frame is agreed upon by both the SAM and the Contractor.

11. The Contractor shall provide an accredited supervisor for every 10 workers inside the containment. The supervisor shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ asbestos experience. There shall be an accredited supervisor in each containment at all times.

12. The Contractor shall have at least one employee on the job site in either a foreman or supervisor's position who is bilingual in the appropriate languages when employing workers of another nationality who do not speak fluent English. The Contractor shall also post asbestos signs in each appropriate language as per the OSHA 29 CFR

1926.1101 standard.

13. The Contractor shall maintain at least two exits for egress throughout the duration of the abatement project, where possible.

14. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulations that apply to this project (i.e. OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard, AHERA). This is not limited to the regulations specifically addressed in this specification.

B. Pre-work Submittal Requirements

The Contractor shall submit for approval to the Asbestos Designer prior to the start of work the following information in a bound manual. The Asbestos Designer shall respond before the start of the project to these submittals with his comments, changes, and/or approval based upon review and comments from the SAM. For emergency removals the Contractor shall provide this information as soon as possible.

1. Planned Sequence of Operation. Set forth in this schedule shall be the Contractor's proposed method of removal and timetable and sequence for the various phases of the abatement.

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2. A Respiratory Protection Program in accordance with Section D, Item 4, Worker Protection of these specifications. A copy of the most recent fit testing records for all employees, including temporary labor.

3. A list of supervisors and workers assigned to work in contaminated areas shall be submitted to the Asbestos Designer prior to the start of work and maintained at the job site. The list shall include employees' State of NC accreditation number and the date of the employees' last medical exam.

4. Personnel Decontamination Program. This program shall be equivalent to the program described in Technical Specifications, Section B, Personnel Decontamination Procedures of these specifications.

5. Procedures for evacuation of injured persons for both life threatening and non-life threatening occurrences.

6. Certifications of performance showing that vacuums, ventilation equipment, and other equipment required to contain airborne asbestos fibers conform to ANSI Z9.2- 79.

7. Approval for a waste disposal site in compliance with 40 CFR 61.154 of the EPA regulations.

8. A Hazard Communication Program in accordance with OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.59 standard.

9. Contractor's letters to EMS, Police, and Fire Departments.

10. A copy of safety training records with names of personnel and dates of training, including, but not limited to, first aid, CPR, and fire extinguishers.

11. A copy of the electrical protection protocol, including, but not limited to, shutdown, lockout, and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

12. If applicable, a confined space program in accordance with OSHA's 29 CFR

1910.146 standard.

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C. Permitting and Notifications

1. All projects which remove more than 35 cubic feet, 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of friable asbestos containing material or non-friable asbestos containing material that may become friable and/or regulated during handling shall obtain a permit from the HHCU. Other asbestos abatement activities may require a permit from the local office of Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA). This office can be reached at 828-255-5655. The Contractor shall obtain all permits required for the abatement.

The permit holder (Contractor) shall notify the HHCU and WNCRAQA of any change in the removal schedule at least 3 working days prior to the removal.

2. The Contractor shall notify the following offices in writing within the time frame specified by the NESHAP regulations prior to beginning any asbestos removal operation. A minimum 10-day notice is required. The notification requirement is as follows:

10 Days - Renovation projects of greater then 35 cubic feet, 260 linear feet or 160 square feet of asbestos containing material or when these amounts are exceeded in a calendar year.

10 Days - Demolition projects, regardless of whether asbestos containing materials are present.

As Early As Possible, but not later than the following workday for demolitions ordered by State or local agency.

OSHA Director NC Department of Labor 319 Chapanoke Road, Suite 105 Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-3432 Telephone: 919/662-4602 or 1-800/LABOR-NC Fax: 919/662-4625

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5505 Six Forks Road Room D-1 Second Floor/2A210 Raleigh, NC 27609-3806

Health Hazards Control Unit Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Section 1912 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1912 Telephone: 919/707-5950 Fax: 919/870-4804

Supply the above offices and individuals with a copy of the completed asbestos permit and notification for demolition/renovation.

3. The Contractor shall notify the local police, emergency medical services and fire departments in writing of the type and scope of the work being performed and request that these departments make an inspection prior to the beginning of asbestos removal operations. Copies of these letters shall be sent to the Asbestos Designer for review with prework submittals.

D. Worker Protection

1. The Contractor shall thoroughly train all employees prior to their working in the hazards of asbestos. This training shall include, at least, the use, limitations, wearing and maintenance of personal protective equipment; good work practices pertaining to all procedures used in asbestos removal and the OSHA, EPA and State regulations covering asbestos and its disposal. All workers will be accredited by

HHCU.

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2. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall provide medical examinations for all employees in accordance with OSHA [Sec. 1910.134(b) and 1926.1101] and the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act (Sec. 97-60). No minors are allowed to be exposed to asbestos. All medical examinations along with a "Pre-Employment Statement (DEHNR 2796) for each new employee or reexamination record for each present employee shall be submitted to the Occupational Health Section, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for review by a member of the Advisory Medical Committee. (A copy of the DEHNR 2796 form can be obtained from the Raleigh office.) All employees hired by the Contractor after start of work shall have medical examinations in accordance with this paragraph before being exposed to asbestos.

3. Work Clothes: Work clothes shall meet the OSHA requirements for the regulated area at all times. Minimum working attire shall include head cover, respirator, shoes, and appropriate body covering. When the work area is cold, workers may wear disposable coveralls over additional warm garments. When heat stress is a problem, the contractor shall evaluate the work environment and see that proper clothing is selected and worn. Workers may not wear their disposable clothing down around their waists, during gross removal. Workers may not wear garments with cut off arms and/or legs.

4. Respiratory Protection Program: The Contractor shall implement a respiratory protection program prior to starting work in accordance with these specifications.

The Contractor's respiratory protection program shall be implemented in accordance with OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.134, 29 CFR 1926.1101, ANSI Z-88.2 1992 and these specifications. All respirators shall be NIOSH/MSHA approved for asbestos and other possible contaminants employees might be exposed to during the project. The type of respiratory protection (air purifying, powered air purifying, supplied air or self-contained breathing apparatus) shall be based on the level of asbestos and/or other contaminants. The minimum respiratory protection for gross removal shall be powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) with replaceable HEPA filters.

Full body covering and a minimum of half-face, negative pressure respirator with replaceable HEPA filters shall be worn by workers during the preparation.

The Contractor may downgrade during final cleaning, providing air-monitoring data indicate appropriate levels (8-hour TWA) and the Supervising Air Monitor gives written approval.

Assigned protection factors for respirators are as follows:

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ASSIGNED PROTECTION FACTOR TABLE

FOR RESPIRATOR USE

Maximum Use Concentration Minimum Respirator Required

0.1 fibers/cc Half-face air purifying respirator with replaceable HEPA filters

* Full face air purifying respirator with replaceable HEPA filters

0.25 fibers/cc Any loose-fitting powered air purifying respirator with replaceable HEPA filters

0.50 fibers/cc ** Full face air purifying respirator with replaceable HEPA filters

1.0 fibers/cc Full face powered air purifying respirator with replaceable HEPA filters or

Full face, Type C, supplied air respirator operated in the continuous flow mode equipped with replaceable emergency egress HEPA filters

10 fibers/cc and greater Full face, Type C, supplied air respirator operated in the pressure demand mode and equipped with replaceable emergency egress HEPA filters

* Maximum use concentration is based on qualitative fit testing.

** Maximum use concentration is based on quantitative fit testing.

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Respiratory protection for other contaminants shall be selected according to the characteristics of the hazards involved, the capabilities and limitations of the respirators, and the ability of employees to obtain a satisfactory fit test.

Respirator fit testing shall be performed as a minimum at the beginning of the project, at any change in respiratory protection equipment, and at any time during the project if requested by the employee or Supervising Air Monitor. Fit testing is to be performed by methods listed in the 29 CFR 1926.1101, Appendix C. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the written respiratory protection program as per this specification.

Appropriate respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment shall be worn by all employees during the following activities:

i. during work area preparation prior to gross removal which may cause disturbance of the asbestos material. This may include but is not limited to:

hanging poly, removing/installing barrier walls, installation of decontamination unit, etc.

ii. during gross asbestos removal

iii. during all clean up phases

Only after asbestos has been removed and an area has been visually inspected, air tested and accepted by the SAM, will respiratory protection use be discontinued.

The SAM must provide a letter to the contractor allowing the contractor to discontinue the use of respiratory protection.

At no time shall a contractor allow his workers or supervisors to reduce respiratory protection unless approved by the SAM in writing.

5. If supplied air respirators are used, the Contractor shall provide a minimum of Grade

"D" breathing air if supplied air respirators are used as set forth in the Compressed Gas Association's "Community Specifications for Air" G-7.1. as follows:

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LIMITING CHARACTERISTICS LEVELS

O2 19.5 - 23.5% Water Variable Hydrocarbons 5 mg/m3

CO 10 ppm Odor None CO2 1000 ppm

The Contractor shall test for Grade "D" breathing air initially and daily thereafter.

Daily testing is not needed if the Contractor has an air purification system which has CO and organics purging capabilities as well as a continuous CO monitor and alarm calibrated at 10 ppm.

Calibration of the CO monitor and alarm system shall be performed weekly and any time the unit is moved. A copy of the calibration records must be bound in the logbook and provided to the Asbestos Designer and SAM after each calibration.

Where Type C respirators are utilized, the Contractor is required to have an employee in the vicinity of the source of air. The contractor shall take into account the location of the fresh air intake to ensure no pollutant source is in the vicinity.

The audible alarm shall be located where the employees inside and outside containment can hear the alarm.

6. The Contractor shall set up employee decontamination units, change rooms and a shower as detailed in the technical specification.

The Contractor shall post the decontamination procedures and work practices to be followed by workers in the equipment room and clean room.

No worker may, except for emergencies, leave and re-enter the work area without going through the decontamination procedures. Suitable toilet facilities may be supplied by the Contractor for use in the work area.

7. Workers shall not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, or chew tobacco in the work area, the equipment room, the load out area, or the clean room.

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8. Procedures shall be written for evacuation of injured workers. Aid for a seriously injured worker will not be delayed for decontamination. Emergency phone numbers will also be posted on site. A first aid kit shall be located in the clean room.

9. All persons entering the work area shall wear an approved respirator and appropriate work clothes, head cover, footwear, and protective equipment.

10. Heat stress is of concern during asbestos removal, especially during the summer.

The contractors will take heat stress into consideration when choosing work clothes for a project. Impervious clothing increases the humidity immediately surrounding the body and limits cooling ability. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of environmental conditions in the workplace and how to evaluate and minimize heat stress conditions. Heat stress conditions may be evaluated by either the heat stress index method or the wet bulb globe temperature method (WBGT).

11. An electrical protection protocol including, but not limited to, shutdown, lockout, and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) will be implemented.

12. Cold stress is of concern during asbestos removal, especially during the winter. The contractor shall take cold stress into consideration when choosing work clothes for a project. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of environmental conditions in the workplace and how to evaluate and minimize cold stress conditions.

13. The contractor is to make notes of his progress and observations in a bound book kept on site by the contractor. This would include anything from mobilization and setup to final clearance and tear down. A copy of this book shall go to the Asbestos Designer upon completion of the project.

E. Contractor's Task

The Contractor is to deliver to the Owner, areas of the building as designated by the plans and specifications certified clean by the SAM as determined by Section III.C, Clearance.

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Technical Specifications

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SECTION 2.0 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. SCOPE OF WORK

Work includes the removal and disposal of approximately 13,875 square feet of asbestos floor tile and mastic in the Asheville High School CTE Building as shown on Drawing AA01. All work shall be conducted in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Room 526 contains two layers of floor tile, and all other areas contain one layer of floor tile.

The floor tile and mastic contain 3-5% chrysotile asbestos.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to conducting any work (setup, etc.) or disturbing building materials, the Contractor shall make arrangements with the Owner to shut off all HVAC and air flow into the work area where possible.

Removal of Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic:

NOTE: Prior to prepping the entire work area, the Contractor and Owners

Representative shall carefully review the work to be performed.

The Contractor shall use friable or nonfriable methods to remove the floor tile and mastic. In areas where the floor tiles are breaking, the Contractor shall use full containment in accordance with the specifications and assume the floor tiles to become friable.

1. Nonfriable Methods – The Contractor shall install fire retardant 4-mil polyethylene a minimum of three feet up each wall for protection of the walls during the removal of mastic. The Contractor shall only use approved nonfriable methods. The floor tile and mastic shall be removed in a nonfriable manner. Open flame burning is prohibited for the removal of floor tile and mastic. Rotating buffers shall be considered a friable method for the removal of asbestos mastic and shall only be utilized under full containment. Barrier tape, warning signs, and HEPA negative air filtration shall be employed during nonfriable removal. All access areas leading to rooms off the work areas shall be sealed with two layers of fire retardant 4-mil polyethylene and removable painters’ tape, masking tape or other easily removed tape.

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2. Friable Methods - If the Contractor chooses to remove the floor tile and mastic using friable methods then the following shall be used: The Contractor shall place two layers of fire retardant 4-mil polyethylene over all critical barriers, set up a full decontamination unit per these specifications, and place the work area under negative pressure using HEPA negative pressure air filtration units in accordance with Section 01513. One layer of fire retardant 4-mil polyethylene shall be placed on the walls and ceiling.

B. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all asbestos floor tiles, and under layer of asbestos mastic from the areas designated on Drawing AA01. The floor tiles shall be removed using wet methods and the mastic removed using a low-odor mastic remover. The mastic remover shall be a low-odor, non-flammable, non-hazardous material approved by the manufacturer for the use of mastic removal. The mastic remover shall not damage underlying substrates and not inhibit the adhesion of new floor tile, carpet or other flooring.

The Contractor shall pay all repair and replacement costs for damages to underlying substrates. After completion of mastic removal, the Contractor shall use a cleaning solution to neutralize the mastic remover and mop and rinse the floor so that no residue of the mastic remover or mastic may be left on the floor surface. The cleaner shall be compatible with all typical mastics that may be used after the abatement is complete. The cleaner shall meet all requirements of the mastic remover above.

C. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the mastic remover from areas outside of the work area and be required to ventilate the work area as required by the mastic remover manufacturer. The Contractor shall use additional HEPA negative air filtration as required to keep fumes from entering other areas of the building.

The Contractor will be responsible for all damages to walls and surfaces inside and outside the work areas. The Contractor shall be responsible for returning any walls, surfaces, or other items splattered, damaged, or soiled back to original conditions.

D. The removed floor tiles and mastic removal byproducts shall be immediately placed in 6-mil polyethylene bags, double bagged and properly labeled. Workers shall remove the ACM floor tiles and mastic utilizing HEPA air filtration units in the work area. Workers shall wear respirators and protective clothing when performing all removal procedures. A minimum half-face negative pressure respiratory protection with proper asbestos cartridges shall be worn during all removal operations.

E. The Contractor shall add cat litter, oil-sorb, or other material approved by the Asbestos

Designer to the used mastic removal solution, so that no free standing liquid will be left in the waste disposal bags.

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F. The Contractor shall wet wipe and clean all surfaces prior to the final inspection. This cleaning shall be required regardless if friable or nonfriable methods are used to remove the floor tiles and mastic. All areas of friable removal will be cleared by PCM or TEM methods using AHERA protocol. The Owner will be responsible for the first clearance. The Contractor shall pay air monitoring fees and sample costs for all additional clearances.

G. If applicable, the Contractor shall notify the Owner to take all smoke alarms out of service in the immediate area of work and during abatement and re-notify the Owner to activate the smoke alarm at the end of the project.

H. Full Containment. The Contractor shall ensure that there are sufficient negative air machines in the containment to provide a minimum of four air changes per hour in the containment. All negative air exhaust shall be ducted outside the building.