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ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

Log Springs Demolition Project

Description The work covered under this section includes: (1) asbestos and lead environmental assessment;

(2) demolition of structures; (3) recycling and salvaging of building materials that can be recycled and salvaged; (4) disposal of wastes generated during site activities covered in this Statement of Work; (5) compacting, backfilling and final grading of excavated areas.

Applicable Codes and Regulations The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, interstate and local laws, environmental regulations, and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR Chapter 1. The duty of the Contractor to comply with all current applicable laws, regulations and requirements takes precedence over any other duty or task described herein. Therefore, if subsequent legislation or regulations conflict with prescribed procedures contained in this contract, said changes shall take precedence.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Forest Service, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes ensuring project related hazardous or toxic wastes are sent to licensed, permitted, and approved disposal sites.

All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of federal (29 CFR) and state OSHA.

All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements.

Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

Asbestos and Lead Environmental Assessment An asbestos and lead environmental assessment shall be performed by a State certified consultant, and a copy of the findings/report shall be provided to the Government prior to decommissioning.

If hazardous materials are identified the Government will be responsible for removal and/or encapsulation prior to commencement of decommissioning.

Permits The Contractor shall obtain all special permits and licenses and give all notices required for the performance and completion of the demolition and removal work, hauling, and disposal of debris.

Notifications and Inspections The Contractor shall be responsible for completing all notifications required to perform the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling all required inspections within the timeframe specified to prevent delays in accomplishing the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

Health and Safety The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. At a minimum, the Contractor’s personnel and equipment shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, safety and health regulations and procedures, as well as Forest Service regulations, rules and procedures. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, employees and subcontractors perform in a safe manner. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling hazardous materials/waste (if present) and conducting emergency response and site cleanup activities are trained in the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the work activities.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary bracing, shoring, fences, warning lights, barricades, signs, and other measures as necessary to protect the public, workers, and adjoining property from damage from demolition work, all in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights.

Laboratory Qualifications and Requirements The Contractor may be required to use laboratory facilities for analysis of unknown chemicals/materials that were missed during the site characterization study. The analytical laboratory chosen by the Contractor(s) to perform analysis shall be a State of California Certified Laboratory; and certified to perform the required analytical method at the time the tests are conducted.

Contractor Caused Spills and Releases The Contractor is solely responsible for any and all spills or leaks and subsequent clean up that may be required during the performance of this contract which occur as a result of or are contributed to by the actions of its agents, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor agrees to clean up such spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the Forest Service and in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The clean up shall be at no cost to the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide spill response materials including, but not limited to, containers, shovels and personal protective equipment. Spill response materials shall be available at all times in which hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are being handled or transported. Spill response materials shall be compatible with the type of material being handled or transported.

The contractor shall report all such spills or leaks, regardless of their quantity, to the Forest Service immediately upon discovery. A written follow-up report shall be submitted to the Forest Service no later than 24 hours after the initial telephonic report. The written report shall be in narrative form and as a minimum include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest no., etc).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA/state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures initiated.

• Summary of any communications contractor has with press, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

Upon completion of the clean-up activities for contractor caused spills and releases, the contractor shall submit a final clean-up certification report to the Forest Service. The report shall include a description of clean-up procedures employed at the site, the final disposition and disposal location of spill residue. Include also copies of all spill related cleanup and closure documentation and correspondence from the regulatory agencies.

Material/Waste Logs and receipts must contain the weight of the debris the facility accepted and whether the material was disposed in a landfill or recycled. The log must be available on-site during demolition activities.

Material/Waste Management on National Forest Lands The Contractor(s) is responsible for ensuring that all materials and wastes generated during the activities of this contract are managed in compliance with Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. This includes ensuring that all excavated contaminated soils are immediately placed into appropriate containers upon excavation and not stored directly on the ground. In those instances where contaminated soil stockpiling is necessary, soils shall be placed on a liner for containment purposes.

The Contractor shall dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted.

The Contractor shall remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that their presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers or the environment.

Removed materials, trash, and debris shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Forests’ property and disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

Work Plan The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with one (1) copy of the Work Plan for the project. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

Qualifications and experience of personnel and subcontractors.

• Description of how the demolition activities will be performed.

• Equipment decontamination procedures.

• Waste storage and disposal methods.

• List of equipment to be used on the project.

• Permit and notification requirements.

• Dust control.

• Backfill and compaction of depressions caused by excavation, demolition or removal

• Final Grading Plan

• Project Work Schedule.

During field work, if substantial or unexpected latent materials or improvements are encountered on the site, Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for direction.

Proceeding with cleanup or removal work without Contracting Officer approval will be at the Contractors expense.

All work plans must be approved in writing by the Government prior to the commencement of that phase of work.

Underground Storage Tanks The Contracting Officer shall be notified of any Underground Storage Tanks discovered during performance of the work identified in this Statement of Work. The Contracting Officer will provide further instructions on how to proceed.

Demolition Report The Contractor shall prepare a Demolition Report that contains the quantity and location of materials that were reused, recycled, or disposed. If applicable, include weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the project and material.

DELIVERABLES

Preliminary Plans: Project Work Plan Asbestos and Lead Report

Post Demolition Report:

Timeline/Deliverable Schedule - CONTRACT TIME = 45 DAYS TOTAL

PLAN DUE

Preliminary Plans

Project Work plan Within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed date.

Asbestos and Lead Report Before Demolition.

Post-Demolition Plans Demolition Report Report due within 15 days following completion of site work.