36C10E19Q0046-0004000.docx

FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Rev. March 2010 P Amendment Answer Additional Vendor Questions 20006 36C10E19Q0046

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02-11-2019 N 811310 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006 Jorge Martin 314-253-5386 Jorge.Martin@va.gov Veterans Benefits Administration Records Management Center 4300 Goodfellow Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63120

USA

Jorge.Martin@va.gov Jorge.Martin@va.gov The combined synopsis solicitation 36C10E19Q0046 0004 is amended as follows.

The following are answers to vendor questions.

1-Question: What is the cutoff date for questions?

1-Answer: To ensure there is enough time before the RFQ closes to provide answers which may affect vendors’ quotes, the cut off for vendor questions is Feb 04, 2019.

2- Question: Dust appears to contain lead and in some spots tested above the HUD clearance levels, is the contractor responsible for cleaning the dust in the area back to acceptable levels when completed?

2-Answer: Yes. Lead-safe work practices should be used during the project to minimize the spread of lead dust, such as isolation of the area with critical barriers, use of an air scrubber, etc. GSA requires clearance levels to as low as reasonably achievable, not to exceed 40 micrograms per square foot of lead on the surfaces.

3-Quention: What requirements for Lead certifications will be required on the project? Awareness training, RRP Training/licensure, MDOH Lead license, Hazwoper Training, etc.?

3-Answer: The contractor is not performing lead abatement and, therefore, does not require any lead certifications. However, the contractor must comply with the training requirements in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and Lead in Construction Standard by providing training (awareness) about lead (health effects, operations that could result in high lead exposures, lead-safe work practices, engineering controls, good hygiene practices, etc.). In addition, workers must be in a Respiratory Protection Program, which includes medical clearance, fit testing, and training. There are other requirements of the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard that the contractor must follow, such as: 1) Initial air sampling, which is required on workers to determine lead exposures during each task and the appropriate respiratory protection associated with the task; 2) Determine if medical surveillance is required. Proper work area demarcation and signage as per the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard stating “WARNING - LEAD WORK AREA - POISON - NO SMOKING OR EATING” is also required in regulated work areas.

4-Question: Are there any concerns with PCBs in the concrete surrounding the project area? If so what is the procedure/requirements for cleaning the dust in the area on the concrete surfaces (how clean/any PCB requirements).

4-Answer: Unless the concrete will be broken up, the potential for exposure to PCBs and silica is very low. As per OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, all surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of dust. Clean-up of floors and other surfaces where dust accumulates shall wherever possible, be cleaned by vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of lead becoming airborne. Vacuums must be equipped with HEPA filters. Clearance samples will not be required in external areas.

5-Question: Any specific disposal requirements for the dust since it may contain Lead/PCBs/ Mercury since disposal of these items will be a hazardous material?

5-Answer: There will be two separate waste streams: One for the shelving to be scrapped and one for disposable items, such as vac bags, filters, suits, poly, etc. Representative samples of each waste stream should be tested using the EPA TCLP analysis to determine if they meet the criteria for hazardous waste. Although the material may have lead dust, it is not anticipated to have enough to make the material hazardous waste, but the analytical data is needed to prove this.

6-Question: Will the contractor be required to clean the areas to specific levels in the area, outside the area to dumpster, etc.? If so what are the levels in these areas now?

6-Answer: Yes, the contractor will need to meet GSA's clearance level criteria for re-occupancy by VA personnel, which is clean to as low as reasonably achievable, not to exceed 40 micrograms per square foot of lead on the surfaces. This only applies to interior areas. However, all areas must be visibly clean of any lead dust accumulation. The highest levels found on surfaces in these areas was on the top of the shelving. With dust being disturbed during the demolition of the shelving, control of the dust is important to protect workers on the project, the property, and Federal Center workers.

There are no other changes.

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