RFI No. 008 - Black Mastic at Radiator Locations Demolished Pipes_response_20231220.pdf

To: Of: The Department of Veterans Affairs Buffalo VA Medical Center

Date: Project:

RFI No:

Cost Implications: Time Implications:

Subject:

Refer to spec/drawing sheet/s:

Information Requested:

Originator: Of: Date:

Date response requested by contractor: ASAP

CC: File

RESPONSE:

Variation Request Approved Disapproved Pending approval of cost proposal Submit cost & time details

Architect: Date:

Consultant: Date:

This is not an authorization to proceed with work involving additional cost and/or time

Paul Acorn Text Box

TYPICAL AT EACH RADIATOR LOCATION

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

490 Rowley Road Depew, NY 14043

Tel/Fax: (716) 651-0030 / (716) 651-0394 http://www.EMSL.com / buffalolab@emsl.com

142305792EMSL Order:

Customer ID: WATT50

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Kenneth Allein (716) 206-5100

Fax:Watts Architecture & Engineering (716) 206-5199

Received Date:95 Perry Street 12/14/2023 5:16 PM

Analysis Date:Suite 300 12/15/2023

Collected Date:Buffalo, NY 14203 12/14/2023

Project: 19172 / Renovate 9C / 9th Floor C Wing

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 19172-19 Description Rm 917 - Black Vapor Barrier on CMU Black

142305792-0001 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black12/15/2023 None 95.00% Other 5.00% Chrysotile

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/15/2023

Sample ID 19172-20 Description Rm 921-C/923-C - Black Vapor Barrier on CMU Black

142305792-0002 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Positive Stop (Not Analyzed)12/15/2023

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/15/2023

Sample ID 19172-21 Description Rm 921A - Black Vapor Barrier

142305792-0003 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected12/15/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black None Detected12/15/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 19172-22 Description Rm 921A - Black Vapor Barrier

142305792-0004 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Insufficient Residue12/15/2023

Final residue mass <1%, sample not analyzed.

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Insufficient Residue12/15/2023

Initial report from: 12/15/2023 11:31:39

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EMSL Analytical, Inc.

490 Rowley Road Depew, NY 14043

Tel/Fax: (716) 651-0030 / (716) 651-0394 http://www.EMSL.com / buffalolab@emsl.com

142305792EMSL Order:

Customer ID: WATT50

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

The samples in this report were submitted to EMSL for analysis by Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via NYS ELAP Approved Methods . The reference number for these samples is the EMSL Order ID above. Please use this reference number when calling about these samples.

Report Comments:

Sample Receipt Date:

Analysis Completed Date: Analysis Completed Time:

Sample Receipt Time:12/14/2023 5:16 PM

12/15/2023 11:24 AM

Analyst(s):

Hannah Parkes PLM NYS 198.6 NOB (2) Rhonda McGee TEM NYS 198.4 NOB (1)

Samples reviewed and approved by:

Rhonda McGee, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis . Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. Estimation of uncertainty available upon request.

This report is a summary of multiple methods of analysis, fully compliant reports are available upon request. All samples examined for the presence of vermiculite when analyzed via NYS 198.1. A combination of PLM and TEM analysis may be necessary to ensure consistently reliable detection of asbestos . Polarized-light microscopy is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in floor coverings and similar non-friable organically bound materials. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by

NVLAP of any agency or the U.S. Government . Quantitative transmission electron microscopy is currently the only method that can be used to determine if this material can be considered or treated as non-asbestos containing. NOB= Non friable organically bound; N/A= Not applicable VCM= Vermiculite containing material.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Depew, NY NYS ELAP 11606, NVLAP Lab Code 200056-0

Initial report from: 12/15/2023 11:31:39

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Buffalo VA ACM Black Vapor Barrier on CMU Block

Possible ACM has been identified on previously demolished pipes through the concrete to the 10th Floor. Please see attached photos. It is Welch Construction's opinion that this condition needs to be tested for ACM. Please advise.