26-29 Scope of Work - Asbestos Abatement Services.pdf

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Asbestos Abatement Services
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BC-BID-26-29
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Bergen County, New Jersey

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This is a Scope of Work document issued by the County of Bergen, New Jersey for asbestos abatement services. The County is soliciting pricing from qualified vendors for a two-year contract period from the date of award, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The scope encompasses removal, encapsulation, and operations and maintenance stabilization of asbestos-containing materials across County facilities. Work includes abatement of materials such as thermal system insulation, suspended acoustical ceiling tiles, flooring, and other asbestos-containing substrates. All vendors must submit pricing online at bergenbids.com and must possess all required New Jersey state certifications and licenses for asbestos abatement, as well as documentation of registration to transport asbestos-containing material or proof of a qualified sub-contractor for waste hauling.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, net basis exclusive of use, sales, and excise taxes, with all charges inclusive of overhead, profit, taxes, and insurance. The price sheet is divided into two categories: Category I establishes base abatement rates for standard materials and processes, while Category II covers additional materials, equipment, and labor on a time-and-materials basis, subject to written approval from the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of Environmental Health. All work must comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations, and all employees must be compensated at minimum prevailing wage rates as specified under the New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act. Additional requirements include submission of certified payroll reports with each payment application, use of minimum 6-mil poly sheeting and bags, Fiberlock or approved equivalent encapsulating paint and wetting agents, and compliance with New Jersey decontamination unit standards. Performance bonds may be required depending on project magnitude, with vendors expected to provide a rate for this service.

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COUNTY OF BERGEN

Bergen County, NJ

All bids to be submitted online at bergenbids.com

BC-BID-26-29

Asbestos Abatement Services

Asbestos Abatement Services

Scope of Work

The County of Bergen is currently soliciting pricing from qualified vendors for the provision of asbestos abatement services for a period of two (2) years from date of award with the option to extend for an additional two (2) twelve (12) month periods. All pricing shall be firm net exclusive of all use, sales and excise taxes and surcharges. Pricing must also include charges for all overhead, profit, taxes and insurance.

The price sheet for this bid has been divided into two (2) categories. Category I “Base Abatement Rates” is the list of rates and associated fees for asbestos abatement projects. These prices shall be firm and must encompass all aspects of abatement. Asbestos containing material not specified herein shall be quoted on a time and materials basis as specified under Category II “Additional Material, Equipment, and Labor”. This category may also be used for projects where work is requested in excess of any applicable regulations. Charges for additional labor, materials and equipment will not be approved for projects without the written approval of the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of

Environmental Health.

All respondents must provide copies of all certifications and licenses required for the abatement of asbestos containing material in the State of New Jersey. The respondent must also provide documentation that they are registered in the State of New Jersey to transport asbestos containing material or provide the requested documentation for the company that will be sub-contracted to haul any waste generated on County of Bergen projects.

Clarifications:

-All work completed in County of Bergen facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

-Mobilization and de-mobilization charges shall include all necessary costs associated with permits, notifications, PPE, construction of containment, materials, equipment, travel costs to and from the project site, as well as breakdown and removal of all material and equipment from the site.

-The unit rate for removal of flooring over vinyl asbestos floor tile shall only be used in instances where the flooring to be removed and associated adhesive is negative for asbestos. Removal processes shall not cause excessive damage to vinyl asbestos floor tile substrate.

-The unit rate for the removal of suspended acoustical ceiling tile shall only be used when the subject material has been confirmed non-asbestos containing material. Price shall include the removal of all tile, grid, lights, supports, and associated equipment.

-The unit rate for selective wall demolition shall be used when it is necessary to remove non-asbestos containing material in order to access concealed asbestos containing material (IE: thermal system insulation in wall cavities).

-When quoting for the removal or reinstallation of thermal system insulation, the outside diameter of the pipe shall be used for determination of size. Insulation used for install shall be approved by the

County of Bergen.

-O&M stabilization of thermal system insulation shall be completed using “Fiberlock Wet Wrap 'N' Seal

Asbestos Repair Rolls” or approved equivalent.

-Disposal costs must include all packaging, transportation, manifesting, and disposal fees. No additional charges related to disposal will be approved.

-Labor rates shall include all taxes, profit, overhead and surcharges. All employees working on County of

Bergen asbestos abatement projects shall be paid at a minimum the current prevailing wage as specified in N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act.

-Certified Payroll Reports will be required on all County of Bergen asbestos abatement projects and must be submitted with each payment application.

-All poly sheeting and bags used on County of Bergen asbestos abatement projects shall be at minimum

6 mil thickness.

- Encapsulating paint shall be manufactured by Fiberlock or County approved equivalent and shall be rated for use on the applicable substrate.

-Wetting agent shall be Fiberlock PENEWET or County approved equivalent.

-All decontamination units shall meet all requirement of N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.

Performance Bond(s) may be required depending on the magnitude of each job. The County is asking for a rate to be applied should one be requested.

Acknowledgment of Scope of Work

Vendor Name: ________________________________________

Vendor Signature: ________________________________________

Dated: _____________

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