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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C26226Q0377

Lori Gammage 08-12-2026

10:00 am MDT

36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

650 East Indian School Road

Phoenix AZ 85012

X 100

X

541380

$19 Million

N/A

Department of Veterans Affairs

Long Beach VA Healthcare System

5901 E. 7th Street

Long Beach CA 90822

36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

650 East Indian School Road

Phoenix AZ 85012

This is accomplished through the

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, equipment and supervision to perform all the work needed for

Asbestos, lead based paint, randon gas and other hazardous materials testing.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

Deeptichandra Chakka

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 35

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.7 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 43

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

650 East Indian School Road

Phoenix AZ 85012

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] Per completion of phase

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment

Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

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1.00 JB _______________

Asbestos Testing Phase 1 (Builidngs 1,5,5A,5B, 5C, 6,43,48, 50,88,149,167T and 171)162 days Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-14-2026 POP End: 09-13-2027

Asbestos Testing Phase 2 (Builidngs 138,160,161 and 150) 67 Days Contract Period: Base

Asbestos Testing Phase 3 (Builidngs 126 and 126OP) 67 days Contract Period: Base

Asbestos Testing Phase 4 (Builidngs 1,2,7,8,151,152,153,155 and 172) 112 Days Contract Period: Base

Final All Bldgs and Submission of Final Documents 24 Days Contract Period: Base

Option to Extend Contract Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-14-2027 POP End: 03-13-2028

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

A.1 Introduction

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA (VALBMC) needs an updated

Asbestos, Lead based paint and other Hazardous Materials (ALBHM) survey to assess all buildings for compliance with Veterans Health Administration Directive 7714

(Asbestos Management Plan).

The survey shall include a visual evaluation and sampling of the following: potential asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, radon gas, PCBs, mercury, and other potentially hazardous materials detailed below. This ALBHM survey will summarize the work conducted; discusses findings regarding the location, quantity, and condition of hazardous materials; and includes recommendations for addressing identified or potential hazards through abatement or management practices.

The survey location shall be for all buildings and structures at the Tibor Rubin VA

Medical Center located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach California 90822, consisting approximately of 1.2 million square feet on a 100-acre lot. All work shall be in accordance with the VALBMC, Local, State, and Federal codes and laws, and subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.

A.2 Definitions/Acronyms, Regulatory References, VA References

1. Asbestos. Asbestos is a generic term for a number of asbestiform hydrated silicates that, when crushed or processed, separate into flexible fibers made up of fibrils. Asbestos means chrysotile, cummingtonite-grunerite asbestos

(amosite), crocidolite, anthophyllite asbestos, tremolite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos.

2. Asbestos Containing Construction Materials (ACCM). Specifically refers to materials containing more than 1/10th of 1% (0.1%) asbestos by weight, which triggers specific, strict, and different regulations than the standard >1% definition.

3. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). Any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos. ACM can be divided into three major categories - thermal system insulation, surfacing and miscellaneous.

4. Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM). Nonfriable suspected asbestos-containing building material, thermal system insulation Asbestos

Containing Material (ACM), or miscellaneous ACM that is found in or on the interior structural members or other parts of a building and that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

5. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Law required EPA to promulgate regulations (e.g., the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools

Rule) requiring local educational agencies to inspect their school buildings for asbestos-containing building material, prepare asbestos management plans and perform asbestos response actions to prevent or reduce asbestos hazards.

6. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiene (ACGIH). ACGIH develops occupational exposures, Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®), and

Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs®) as guidelines to assist in the control of health hazards.

7. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). A representative for the contracting office ensuring that contractors meet the commitment of their contracts. They facilitate proper development of requirements and assist Contracting Officers in developing and managing their contracts.

8. Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELLAP). A program that accredits laboratories performing analysis of lead in environmental samples including paint, soil, dust wipes, composited wipes, and air.

9. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC). A system that controls the ambient environment (temperature, humidity, airflow and air filtering).

10. Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or exceeding 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or 0.5 percent by weight or 5,000 parts per million (ppm) by weight.

11. Mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs belong to a broad family of man-made organic chemicals known as chlorinated hydrocarbons.

PCBs were domestically manufactured from 1929 until manufacturing was banned in 1979.

12. National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). An EPA program that defines the minimum requirements and abilities that a laboratory must meet to attain EPA recognition as an accredited lead testing laboratory.

13. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). An Agency that provides third-party accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories in response to legislative actions or requests from government agencies or private-sector organizations.

14. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A federal agency that establishes on-the-job safety protections for workers

15. Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL). Regulatory limit on the amount or concentration of a substance in the air.

16. Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material (PACM). Thermal system insulation

(TSI) and surfacing material found in a building constructed no later than

1980 or presumed area containing asbestos material.

17. Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that changes into other radioactive substances, called progeny. Radon is a gas that is colorless and odorless and comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium, elements found in rocks, soils, and water.

18. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). A non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials.

A3 Regulatory Overview

1. Contractor shall be in compliance with all Federal and State Regulations.

2. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Regulations can be accessed at Law and

Regulations | OSHA

1.1. 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

1.2. 29 CFR 1910.1001 Asbestos

1.3. 29 CFR 1910.1001 Asbestos, Occupational Safety and Health

Standards

1.4. 29 CFR 1910.1025 Lead, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

1.5. 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, Occupational Safety and

Health Standards

1.6. 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos, Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

1.7. 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.8. 40 CFR 761.123 PCB, Standard Wipe Test

1.9. 40 CFR 761.61 PCB Remediation Waste

1.10. 40 CFR 763.92 Training and Periodic Surveillance

3. Regulation: EPA, HUD, OHSA, etc.:

3.1. EPA, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) protocols.

3.2. EPA General Guidance for Using EPA’s Standard Test Procedures for

Evaluating Release Detection Methods

3.3. EPA Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992

3.4. EPA Radon Standards of Practice

3.5. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Lead-Based

Paint:

3.6. Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing.

3.7. OSHA Publication 3126 Working with Lead in the Construction Industry.

3.8. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Lead-Based Paint Risk

Assessment.

3.9. South Coast Air Quality Management District RULE 1403: Asbestos

Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities.

3.10. STD 01-04-002 Classification of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Standards

3.11. Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section §1529

Asbestos

3.12. Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) §1532.1. Lead

3.13. Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR)

4. VA References

The Veterans Affairs Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications shall be used as the basis for project designs.

A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website:

http://www.cfm.va.gov

4.1. 01 00 00 General Requirements

4.2. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

4.3. 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

4.4. 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

4.5. 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

4.6. 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement

4.7. 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement

4.8. 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

B: Scope Work and Requirements

B1 Scope of Work

1.1. The Contractor shall create a survey for results of findings from this contract.

The survey shall include accessible areas of all site buildings and, if present, suspect materials on the interior and exterior of buildings and in basements, penthouses, mechanical spaces, crawl spaces, roofs, to include above ceiling inspection for presence of Asbestos, Lead Based paint and other Hazardous

Material (ALBHM). Specific tasks to be performed during the survey shall include but are not limited to the following:

1.2. ALBHM: Contractor shall test for the presence of Asbestos, Lead Based paint, and other Hazardous Materials (ALBHM) in all rooms on the survey locations overview B3 :

1.2.1. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM), i.e.,

1.2.1.1. Mastic adhesive, TSI, fireproofing, drywall, joint compound, plaster, cement, electrical panels/systems, etc.

1.2.1.2. i.e., ACM containing Vinyl Asbestos Tiles

1.2.1.3. i.e., ACM containing 12x12 ceiling tiles

1.2.1.4. i.e., ACM containing fibers (Roofing) http://www.cfm.va.gov/

1.2.1.5. i.e., Transite Water and Sewer Pipes

1.2.2. Lead-based paint (LBP)

1.2.2.1. surfaces coated with suspect lead-based paint.

1.2.3. Lead containing ceramic tile glaze.

1.2.4. Hazardous/Universal Waste

1.2.4.1. Mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

1.2.4.2. i.e., electrical switches and balances

1.2.4.3. i.e., HVAC thermostat tilt switches

1.2.4.4. i.e., hydraulic and lubricating oils

1.2.4.5. i.e., ballasts on fluorescent lights

1.2.5. Radon Testing

1.2.5.1. All ground-contact rooms, offices, or general use areas

1.2.5.2. 10% of all upper floor rooms

1.2.6. Containerized Hazardous Substance

1.2.6.1. i.e., HVAC Systems obtaining more than 50lbs of freon

1.2.6.2. Potholing survey for soil sample

1.2.6.3. Survey to include soil samples for presence of gasoline range organics (GRO), diesel range organics (DRO), oil range organics

(ORO), benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) and lead, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Excavation & Site

Potholing.

1.3. Material Sampling and Handling:

1.3.1. Material Sampling shall follow Section B2.

1.3.2. The Contractor shall identify, quantify, and assess all ALBHM and suspect during the survey and categorize each material according to the

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) physical and hazard assessment system and AHERA response categories.

Inaccessible suspect material shall be noted in the database as presumed ACM and/or ALBHM. These areas of PACM shall be submitted to the VA. The VA will obtain contractor support to allow for testing of PACM as applicable.

1.3.3. All Samples shall be transported with a chain of custody to a National

Voluntary Laboratory accreditation for program testing.

1.3.4. The bulk samples resulting from the survey shall be managed or disposed of by the contractor in accordance with established federal and state rules and regulations.

1.3.5. All construction material waste, debris, and any residual sampling material shall be collected, contained, and removed from the site immediately after sampling activities are completed, in compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations.

B2 Sampling Procedures

1.1. Asbestos: The Contractor’s accredited Building Inspector shall conduct a

Physical Assessment that groups all friable and non-friable ACM and suspected ACM in each accessible building space into the following three

AHERA homogeneous material categories: Thermal System Insulation (TSI), Surfacing Materials (SM) and Miscellaneous Materials (MM), type (e.g., for

TSI – “Magnesium silicate,” “Aircell,” “cork,” etc.), locations, quantities, and conditions of ACM and locations and quantities of presumed ACM present then sampled in a representative manner in accordance with the appropriate

AHERA protocol as necessary when confirmatory testing is needed.

1.1.1. The Contractor’s accredited Building Inspector shall also conduct a

Hazard Assessment in each functional space where friable and non-friable ACM and suspected ACM is present to evaluate the risk posed by each of the following factors:

1.1.1.1. Accessibility

1.1.1.2. Occupancy (e.g., continuous, intermittent or occasional and patients/staff/visitors),

1.1.1.3. Potential for air erosion

1.1.1.4. Potential for vibration damage and,

1.1.1.5. Potential for disturbance / damage (e.g., exposed and in an accessible location) and (6) Potential for water damage

1.1.2. Asbestos Samples shall be taken by a certified Site Surveillance

Technician (CSST) shall sample under the supervision of a Certified

Asbestos Consultant (CAC).

1.1.3. The Contractor shall collect all samples of suspected ACM in accordance with EPA and OSHA regulations preventing airborne fiber exposure to the surveyor, patients, visitors and staff. Samples taken in occupied office spaces shall be taken in locations that minimize the risk of potential exposure to occupants and visual impact of the resulting sample location. No sampling of ACM or suspect ACM in occupied areas shall be conducted without first notifying the VA COR, prior to the sampling event. The Contractor is responsible for restoring visible sample locations to a condition as close to original as possible.

1.1.4. The Contractor shall encapsulate all locations to prevent any subsequent release of asbestos fibers after sample collection (to include floor tile & mastic locations). The Contractor shall mark sample locations, an exception to this are conspicuous sample locations within occupied areas. The Contractor shall photograph sample locations at the time of sample collection to aid in future identification of sampling location. Prior to the commencement of the physical assessment, the contractor shall provide a current negative exposure assessment for the asbestos bulk sampling operations that are similar to the sampling operations that will be conducted at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA (VALBMC). This is required to ensure that the asbestos bulk sampling operations are expected to be consistently below established OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs). This information will be provided to the COR.

1.1.5. Where sampling is required of accessible suspect materials, Building

Inspectors shall utilize inconspicuous sample locations and employ methods least destructive to finished surfaces. All destructive samples require VA COR approval prior to performing tasks. Building Inspectors shall use non-destructive means for collecting samples whenever possible.

1.1.6. Due to possible presence of asbestos in vinyl asbestos tile the contractors must be capable of performing microscopy sampling.

1.1.7. Quantities of ACM shall be measured wherever practical to minimize the use of estimated material quantities in the final report.

1.1.8. Sample results from the Baseline Asbestos Survey may be utilized in lieu of new sampling based upon the determination of the facility COR.

1.1.9. Roofing materials, where required, shall be sampled to the extent that they do not compromise the integrity of the roof membrane or void the manufacturer’s warranty.

1.1.10. All inaccessible or accessible areas (those requiring destructed access such as above plaster ceilings or behind plaster walls or pipe chases) shall be noted in the report and on the CAD drawings. Contractors are not required to, nor allowed to, cut through solid building structures that do not have access openings, in an attempt to reach suspect ACM for visualization and/or sampling. In these cases, contractor shall provide estimated quantities of presumed ACM.

1.1.11. The Contractor may implement a stop at first positive strategy of analysis to conserve limited funding resources.

1.1.12. Except where it is documented that areas are free of ACM, such as in new construction or areas that have been totally renovated, all accessible building interiors and exteriors shall be visually inspected to identify all friable and non-friable ACM, suspect ACM and presumed

ACM. Examples include but not limited to: B126OP all floors, B126

Kitchen area in the basement, Areas of B126 1st floor such as

Phlebotomy and main entrance.

1.2. Lead Based Paint

1.2.1. Lead based paint (LBP) testing shall be divided into two subcategories:

residential and nonresidential buildings.

1.2.2. Buildings which are owned by the VA and used as a residence shall be comprehensively tested.

1.2.3. Non-residential buildings owned by the VA shall be tested to identify patterns of LBP.

1.2.4. The results will be used by the VA to prepare lead in construction exposure assessments and LBP removal estimates.

1.2.5. Lead samples shall be taken by a California Department of Public

Health (CDPH) certified Lead Sampling Technician under the supervision of a certified lead inspector/assessor.

1.2.6. The Contractor shall develop a sampling plan (the “Plan”) consistent with the HUD LBP inspection strategies for a multifamily housing development or building sites. The plan shall take into consideration construction and maintenance history. The plan shall determine which surfaces can be grouped together for inspection purposes based on similarity of construction materials and common maintenance histories, how representative surfaces will randomly be tested, and how test results will be statistically evaluated.

1.2.7. Lead surveys will utilize X-Ray testing as a means of establishing homogeneous areas. If necessary, paint chip samples may be collected for laboratory atomic absorption (AA) analysis.

1.2.8. Suspect LBP shall be tested using an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Analyzer or through the collection of paint chips when XRF results are inconclusive, which shall be analyzed by an American Industrial Hygiene

Association (AIHA) accredited analytical laboratory. Testing shall be performed by a Lead Inspector licensed in the state where the facility is located, and who has at least 10 years’ experience. Testing shall follow

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.

1.2.9. All laboratories used for analysis of bulk samples for lead shall have successfully participated in the Environmental Lead Proficiency

Analytical Testing Program and shall have accreditation in the National

Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program. All bulk sample analysis shall be conducted by laboratories who are accredited under the appropriate program such as: AIHA National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program (NVLAP), or the EPA Environmental Lead Laboratory

Accreditation Program (ELLAP), EPA National Lead Laboratory

Accreditation Program (NLLAP)

1.3. Other Hazardous Materials

1.3.1. Mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

1.3.1.1. The contractor shall assure a sufficient sample size should be collected to ensure the laboratory can measure the concentrations of PCBs at levels required by the PCB cleanup and disposal regulations per 40 CFR 761.61.

1.3.1.2. The contractor shall adhere to EPA “How to test for PCB and

Characterize Suspect Materials”:

1.3.1.3. Bulk solid samples - Bulk solid samples include such materials as caulk, soil, and sand. Bulk solid sampling typically includes removing a small portion of the potentially contaminated material for analytical testing. For example, a caulk sample would be the quantity of caulk needed by the laboratory for analytical testing, removed directly from the suspect area. Take care to ensure that only the caulk is included in the final sample and no other adjacent materials, such as wood or concrete that may skew the sample analysis results.

1.3.1.4. When soil or sand samples are collected, consider whether the

PCBs are on the soil surface or if they could be located deeper in the soil. An example of when PCBs might be on the soil surface would be if fragments of weathered caulking were deposited on undisturbed soil surfaces. Alternatively, PCBs could be located deeper in the soil, in locations such as landscaping areas where the soil surface has been disturbed or where new soil has been added.

NOTE: It is up to the contractor to determine the amount of soil samples needed for this facility in accordance with regulatory requirements regarding sampling methods. Attached we have provided a site map of the facility as well as approximate locations of the fuel tanks (not to be considered as-built).

1.3.1.5. Porous surface samples - Because PCBs can migrate into porous surfaces (e.g., brick, masonry, concrete or wood) surface wipe sampling is not adequate to characterize the PCB concentration of porous surfaces. Instead, core samples should be collected on a bulk basis (i.e., mg/kg) to collect the top 0.5 to 2 cm of the porous surface. For these porous surface samples, an adequate sample (as determined by the analytical laboratory) should be removed for analysis. Tools such as chisels, drills, and saws can be used to collect the sample, taking care to minimize dust generation. The samples should be collected from the top 0.5 cm to 2 cm of the surface closest to the likely source of PCB contamination.

1.3.1.6. Non-porous surface samples - If the surface being sampled is smooth and impervious (e.g., unpainted metal surfaces), a hexane-saturated wipe sample can be collected to determine if the surface is contaminated with PCBs. A standard wipe test, as specified in 40 CFR 761.123, uses a 10 cm by 10 cm (or equivalent that equals 100 cm2) template to outline the sample area and a gauze pad or glass wool that has been saturated with hexane to collect the sample. The hexane-saturated wipe is used to thoroughly swab the area inside the 100 cm2 template. Care must be taken to ensure proper use of the sampling template, as the sample results will be based on the 100 cm2 sample area

(i.e., μg per 100 cm2).

1.3.1.7. Indoor air samples - Collect indoor air samples in accordance with EPA Methods TO-10A, TO-4A, or equivalent. Sufficient sample volumes, as referenced in the EPA Methods, should be collected to prove a minimum laboratory reporting limit of less than 0.1 μg/m3. Consult with the PCB Regional Coordinator for the number of samples to be taken and the type of sampling method to be used. Refer to epa.gov for Regional PCB

Programs.

1.3.2. Radon gas

1.3.2.1. The contractor shall take radon samples in 100% of ground contacting rooms unless under regulatory exception (hallways, closets, bathrooms, etc.) and at a minimum of 10% of upper floor rooms.

1.3.2.2. Radon gas samples shall be taken by a certified Radon

Measurement Professional (RMP) or a certified Radon

Measurement Technician (RMT) under the supervision of a RMP.

1.3.2.3. Testing of radon gas shall follow the testing procedures and options section of the ANSI/AARST MA-MFLB standards for protocol of conducting measurements of radon and radon decay products in multifamily, school, commercial and mixed used buildings and comply with local and state regulations.

1.3.2.4. Testing device shall be utilized in compliance with manufacturers instructions and ANSI/AARST standards. Testing device shall be calibrated prior to use.

1.3.2.5. Testing results shall be identified per room if radon mitigation is required per standard. Room result shall be in a pass/fail indication or similar in the testing results of the ALBHM survey report.

1.3.3. Hazardous/Universal Waste

1.3.3.1. The Contractor at minimum shall perform a visual inspection of the property building and surrounding areas on the property for the presence of other materials that might be considered hazardous and/or universal wastes. Visual inspection is limited to the following:

1.3.3.2. Refrigerants and other ozone-depleting substances, and radioactive

1.3.3.3. Any containerized hazardous substance observed at the property was identified, such as 55-gallon drums, petroleum storage containers, aboveground storage tanks, etc.

B3 Survey Locations Overview

1. Buildings and Rooms: Refer to LB Site Plan for building locations.

1.1. Bldg. 1 (01-0B, 01-0P, 01-01, 01-02, 01-03, 01-04, 01-05) – 91,110

SQFT

1.2. Bldg. 2 (02-0B, 02-01, 02-02, 02-03) – 80,742 SQFT

1.3. Bldg. 5 (05-0B, 05-01, 05-02) – 36,403 SQFT

1.4. Bldg. 5A (5A-0B, 5A-01) – 11,774 SQFT

1.5. Bldg. 5B – 4,434 SQFT

1.6. Bldg. 5C – 9,641 SQFT

1.7. Bldg. 6 – 12,366 SQFT

1.8. Bldg. 7 (07-0B, 07-01, 07-02, 07-03) – 35,431 SQFT

1.9. Bldg. 8 (08-0B, 08-01, 08-02, 08-03) – 35,073 SQFT

1.10. Bldg. 43 – 191 SQFT

1.11. Bldg. 48 – 2,407 SQFT

1.12. Bldg. 50 – 12,676 SQFT

1.13. Bldg. 88 – 1,310 SQFT

1.14. Bldg. 126 (126-0B, 126-01, 126-02, 126-03, 126-04, 126-05, 126-06, 126-07, 126-08, 126-09, 126-10, 126-11) – 338,112 SQFT

1.15. Bldg. 126OP (126OP-0B, 126OP-01, 126OP-02, 126OP-03, 126OP-

UP) – 81,000 SQFT

1.16. Bldg. 136 – 1,049 SQFT

1.17. Bldg. 138 (138-0B, 138-01, 138-02) – 61,658 SQFT

1.18. Bldg. 149 – 49,505 SQFT

1.19. Bldg. 150 (150-0B, 150-01, 150-02) – 140,434 SQFT

1.20. Bldg. 151 – 1,659 SQFT

1.21. Bldg. 152 – 1,182 SQFT

1.22. Bldg. 153 – 300 SQFT

1.23. Bldg. 155 – 630 SQFT

1.24. Bldg. 160 – 5,791 SQFT

1.25. Bldg. 161 – 12,267 SQFT

1.26. Bldg. 167T – 6,485 SQFT

1.27. Bldg. 171 – 13,847 SQFT

1.28. Bldg. 172 – 290 SQFT

C Deliverables and Training

C1 Deliverables

1.1. ALBHM Survey Report: Following completion of the field survey and analysis of samples, a survey report shall be prepared and shall include the following:

Note: The contractor shall provide a separate section for each building, with each building as a subsection to the report.

1.1.1. An introduction including a brief description of the buildings, the protocols followed to conduct the survey, findings and recommendations. The Contractor’s inspectors shall use unique material location identifiers (using information such as building number, floor, number, room number, compass direction, room surface, sample ID number and material description) to describe Asbestos, Lead Based paint and other Hazardous Materials (ALBHM) and presumed ALBHM locations in the facility that is consistent throughout all reports to promote an ease of comprehension.

1.1.2. The Contractor must provide a CD or VA approved flash drive with all data on a summary table spreadsheet. This deliverable must be compatible with ArcGIS. Additionally, it shall capture reported data by building and room numbers. The spreadsheet must include, but not limited to, the following fields:

1.1.2.1. Sample ID or Sample No

1.1.2.2. Building [1]

1.1.2.3. Floor

1.1.2.4. Room

1.1.2.5. Surface Tested [2]

1.1.2.6. Material Category [3]

1.1.2.7. Material Tested [4]

1.1.2.8. Size

1.1.2.9. ALBHM Detected [5]

1.1.2.10. Type of ALBHM [6]

1.1.2.11. Quantity

1.1.2.12. Numerical priority ranking [6]

1.1.2.13. Drawing Number and Photo ID (as applicable)

1.1.2.14. Facility Totals at end of table to include each group individually

[1] Example: B125, 1FL, E120; For all soil samples, contractor shall provide coordinates to show exact location on facility map.

[2] Example: Floor, Ceiling, Door/Door Frame, Misc, Walls(s), Other

(Specify)

[3] Example: TSI, SM, MM

[4] Example: Resilient Floor Tile, Plaster, Wood and Metal, Cove Base, Wallboard w Joint Compound, Ceramic Title, Dry wall and Joint

Compound, Other (Specify)

[5] Example: Yes; No, Other (Specify)

[6] Example: Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, Other (specify)

[7] Numerical priority ranking as determined by the AHERA-accredited

Management Planner from 1-4 for response actions based on the

AHERA-accredited Building Inspector’s Hazard Assessment findings, where one (1) represents the highest priority (e.g., removal or encapsulation) and (4) represents the lowest priority (6-month O&M surveillance)

1.1.3. A tabular listing of those surfaces determined to contain, or potentially contain, elevated levels of lead base paint and their locations.

1.1.4. Color drawings shall be prepared, in an AutoCAD (.dwg vector based) format or similar showing the location of ALBHM as well as sample locations and sample IDs corresponding with summary table on the drawings or similar with VA approval. Initial drawings of buildings will be provided by the VA. Contractor shall submit a layering and key plan that will be approved by the VA. At a minimum ALBHM will be on separate layers and contrast significantly to discern different sampling results:

1.1.4.1. Lab findings will have a hatch pattern that is color coded base on the findings

1.1.4.2. Visual indicators will be straight forward identifying the finding location and category

1.1.5. The Result Section of the report shall include a description of the physical condition of the material in question that is appropriate to the survey item (e.g., AHERA categories “Good”, “Damaged” or

“Significantly Damaged” in the case of friable ACM). Digital photos shall be used where they help the reader to understand an aspect of the material in questions. The Results Section of the report shall be provided in a spreadsheet format. The Results Section shall at minimum include the following: thumbnail digital pictures, location, type, condition, risk score (1-4), quantity, and comments.

1.1.6. The Conclusion Section of the report shall explain how and why the response action recommendations of the report were determined and prioritized.

1.2. Asbestos Management Plan: The Asbestos Management Plan shall include an Operation and Maintenance. Operation and Maintenance plan shall be in compliance with asbestos O&M requirements specified in 40 CFR 763.91 of the AHERA rule.

C2 Quality Control Plan

1.1. Contractor shall establish a quality control plan for all work, including that of his or her subcontractors, to assure compliance with the EPA and State requirements, and ACGIH recommendations. Contractor shall notify appropriate State and/or Federal Environmental Agencies of Asbestos work as required. Contractor shall submit a copy of his/her quality control plan concurrently with the quote. Quality control measures shall include, but are not limited to:

1.1.1. Performing all required inspections and tests.

1.1.2. Listing all subcontractors and services they will perform.

1.1.3. Compliance with applicable Federal, state and local codes and regulations and VHA directives related to conducting the survey.

1.1.4. Participation in laboratory quality control programs (e.g., NVLAP, or other appropriate programs recognized by the EPA).

1.1.5. Correction of unsatisfactory sampling and testing.

1.1.6. Use of quality control samples and field blanks

1.1.7. Contractor’s Building Inspectors shall use the federal AHERA protocol for bulk sample collection. Surveyors shall each be an AHERA-accredited Building Inspector; Management Planner shall be an AHERA-accredited Management Planner; and asbestos project managers shall be AHERA-accredited Project Designer. Building Inspectors, Management Planners, Project Designers and LBP Inspectors shall have at least 10 years of similar experience with projects of substantially similar size and scope.

1.1.8. All laboratories used for analysis of bulk asbestos samples shall be

NVLAP-Accredited. Initial analysis will be performed with polarized light microscopy.

1.1.9. Polarized light microscopy results ranging from less than one (1) percent to ten (10) percent may need additional analysis such as transmission electron microscopy. Therefore, the Contractor shall make arrangements with the laboratory to retain such samples if additional analysis is requested. Additional analysis shall not be completed without prior authorization from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s designee.

C3 Training

1.1. The Contractor shall develop and provide in-person asbestos awareness training to the Engineering Services and Occupational Safety and Emergency

Management Service (OSEMS). All training shall be developed and conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 763.92(Training and periodic surveillance) and 29 CFR 1910.1001(OSHA-Standard interpretations).

1.2. The contractor shall provide a minimum of three (3) training sessions. The trainings must occur on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday as coordinated with the COR.

1.2.1. 1st Shift: Two (2) training sessions must be provided for the 1st shift.

One (1) training shall occur between 7:30am and 11am, and one (1) between 12pm and 4pm on different days.

1.2.2. 2nd Shift: Provide at least one (1) training session. The training must occur on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The training session shall occur between the hours of 6pm and 12pm.

1.3. Contractor shall develop training in Microsoft PowerPoint and applicable handouts in Microsoft Word. After contractor provides the training sessions;

the contractor shall release the rights of the training materials to the Tibor

Rubin VA Medical Center Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4. In collaboration with VALBHS staff, the contractor shall track attendance for all training sessions.

1.4.1. The contractor shall return the class attendance within 1 week of course completion date.

C4 Meeting and Daily/Weekly Reports

1.1. Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center will provide the contractor with an orientation meeting in which the entire program will be discussed with the contractor and consultant to ensure compliance with all requirements and limit any rework.

1.2. Contractor is to provide a detailed project schedule to be accepted by VA for proper coordination, in both hardcopy and PDF format, at the initial meeting. It shall include milestones, review and response periods, site visits and surveys, and any anticipated meetings.

1.3. Contractor shall provide an activity report to the COR daily at a time designated in collaboration with the COR, including, but not limited to, a summary of the day’s activity, areas/rooms where access is needed, any documents needed, and any additional notes.

1.4. Contractor shall provide a status report of the work accomplished each week.

This work shall be provided to the COR by COB every Monday.

1.5. The contractor shall attend no less than monthly progress meetings with the

COR and/or Contracting Officer to discuss at a minimum; progression of work, projected progress versus actual progress, action items due from the contractor, action items due from the government, and any other significant issues that require attention. The contractor also shall document the meeting minutes and forward a signed copy to the COR for concurrence of the documentation. Copies of all minutes shall be forwarded to the Contracting

Officer. In the event of any discrepancies the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately for clarification.

C5 Schedule of Deliverables

Contractor shall staff his job pursuant to the table below. The VA and the Contractor will collaborate on any necessary revision to this schedule. The Contractor is solely responsible for communicating any projected delays of deliverables to the COR.

Projected delays shall be communicated immediately upon discovery.

Submission #

BLOCK

Included Deliverables

Task Calendar

Days from

NTP

Contract

Duration

Admin: Badging and kick-off meeting N/A

Site investigation

*After badging, prior to sampling and testing

Phase 1:

Bldgs. 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6, 43, 48, 50, 88, 149, 167T, Submission #1:

35% Completion 44 104

Joint Review

Meeting 10 114

Submission #2:

65% Completion 20 134

Joint Review

Meeting 10 144

Submission #3:

95% Completion 10 154

Final Review

Meeting 8 162

Phase 2:

Bldgs. 138, 160, 161, 150

Submission #1:

65% Completion 35 197

VA Review

Meeting 10 207

Submission #3:

95% Completion 12 219

VA Review

Meeting 10 229

6 Phase 3:

Bldgs. 126, 126OP

Submission #1:

65% Completion 35 264

VA Review

Meeting 10 274

Submission #3:

95% Completion 12 286

VA Review

Meeting 10 296

Phase 4:

Bldgs. 1, 2, 7, 8, 151, 152, 153, 155, 172

Submission #1:

65% Completion 35 331

VA Review

Meeting 10 341

Submission #3:

95% Completion 12 353

VA Review

Meeting 10 363

Submission #1

65% Completion 10 373

VA Review

Meeting

Submission #3

95% Completion 35 408

VA Review

Meeting

FINAL: All

Bldgs.

Final

Submission: Full

ALBHM

Assessment

100%

Completion

12 420

Final VA Review

Meeting 12 432

Total Duration of Contract 432 calendar days

1.1. Distribution of Deliverables

1.1.1. Each progress submission shall have the following deliverable distribution

1.1.1.1. Five (5) – Half size color drawings

1.1.1.2. One (1) –8 ½” x 11” - 3 Ring Binders.

1.1.1.2.1. Schedule Lab Reports with ALBHM identifiers in color

1.1.1.2.2. 11”x17” sheet size drawings folded to fit

1.1.1.3. One (1) - electronic copy (CD) of all documents in AutoCAD

(drawings), PDF formats (All documents) and Excel (Data by building and room #)

1.1.2. Final submission shall include:

1.1.2.1. One (1) – Full size color print (30x42)

1.1.2.2. Two (2) – Half size laminated ALBHM drawings

1.1.2.3. Two (2) – Half size color ALBHM drawings

1.1.2.4. Two (2) – 8 ½” x 11” - 3 Ring Binders.

1.1.2.4.1. Schedule Lab Reports with ALBHM identifiers in color

1.1.2.4.2. 11”x17” sheet size drawings folded to fit

1.1.2.5. Two (2) – Electronic Copies (CD) of all documents in:

1.1.2.5.1. AutoCAD (drawings)

1.1.2.5.2. PDF formats (All documents)

1.1.2.5.3. Excel (Data by building and room #)) – reported data on a spreadsheet to be uploaded to ArcGIS.

1.1.3. All bound items shall have the following:

1.1.3.1. Prominent identification on both spline and front cover.

1.1.3.2. Each section shall be divided by professional dividers.

1.1.3.3. Complete Table of Contents.

1.1.3.4. Date of submission, submission number, and project number on both spline and front cover of binder.

1.1.3.5. All information shall be divided by buildings.

1.1.3.6. All drawings to be 11”x17” folded.

1.1.4. All submission documents shall bear the signed stamp of the Certified

Industrial Hygienist and Environmental Health & Safety consultants.

They shall stamp and sign with their certification.

D Contractor Requirements

D2 Contractor Compliance with Facility Safety and Health Requirements

1.1. Prior to start of project work, Contractor shall meet with the facility Chief of

OSEMS and be briefed on facility safety and security procedures (e.g., response to fire alarm, confined space entry, etc.).

D3 Contractor Certification

1. GENERAL

1.1. Supervisor/Safety Officer: 30-hour OSHA Construction training certification

1.2. All on-site Personnel: 10-hour OSHA construction training certification

2. ASBESTOS

2.1. Contractor shall provide written evidence, prior to commencement of this project, that all of its field employees who will be potentially exposed to asbestos during this project are complying with all state and federal requirements. Documentation to include at a minimum:

2.1.1. Enrollment in a medical surveillance program for asbestos which meets current OSHA requirements or appropriate state requirements.

2.1.2. Documentation of respiratory fit test and medical clearance, as applicable to work conditions.

2.1.3. Written evidence of current asbestos hazard emergency response act

(AHERA) accreditation (Building Inspector, Management Planner and/or

Project Designer, as applicable) and applicable state licensure.

3. LEAD BASED PAINT

3.1. Contractor shall provide written evidence, prior to commencement of this project, that all of its field employees who will be potentially exposed to Lead during this project are complying with all state and federal requirements.

Documentation to include at a minimum:

3.1.1. Enrollment in a medical surveillance program for lead which meets current OSHA requirements or appropriate state requirements.

3.1.2. Documentation of respiratory fit test and medical clearance, as applicable to work conditions.

3.1.3. California state specific LBP inspector/assessor and technician CDPH lead sampling tech certification, all others on site must also show certification for lead project monitor, lead supervisor and lead worker certification and applicable state licensure.

4. RADON SAMPLING

4.1. Certification from National Radon Proficiency Program or National Radon

Safety Board for a Radon Measurement Profession is required.

4.2. Contractor shall provide their qualifications/certifications of current RMP/RMT certifications.

D5 Tuberculosis (TB) and Flu Requirements

1.1. Prior to start of work within the healthcare occupancies, all contractors’ workers that will be working in patient occupied spaces shall submit for approval to the Contracting Officer TB screening and certificate of results. TB testing shall have occurred within 60 days of notice to proceed. All workers that work in the healthcare facility shall have the TB test with certification submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval by the Tibor Rubin VA

Medical Center Infection Control practitioner.

1.2. Prior to start of work within the healthcare occupancies, all contractors’ workers shall comply with VHA Directive 1192.01 during flu season.

D6 Facility Access and Sensitive Areas

1.1. General areas of the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center facilities may be accessed by the contractor with as little as one day notice to the COR.

Sensitive and security areas require special approval for access and access may be available by special appointment only. Access into these areas shall be scheduled with Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center at least one (1) week in advance and will be rescheduled if the requested dates and times are not convenient for the functioning of the using service. Some locations not listed may be unavailable due to patient care and shall be instead scheduled, COR will assist in scheduling with the using services. These areas include:

1.2. Bldgs. 126, 150, 133, 164 and 166 – Patient care areas (e.g. patient rooms and exam rooms) (Special appointment). Ambulatory areas shall be visited after normal working hours only.

1.3. Bldg. 126, 5th Floor – Operating Rooms (Special appointment)

1.4. Bldg. 126, 7th Floor – SPS Rooms (Special Appointment)

1.5. Bldg. 126, 3rd & 4th Floor – ICU (Special Appointment)

1.6. Bldg. 126, 6th & 9th Floors – Special procedures and GI Procedure Rooms

(Special Appointment)

1.7. Bldg. 2 & Bldg. 164 – Pharmacy Clean Areas (Special appointment)

1.8. Bldg. 7 – Agent cashier (Special appointment)

1.9. Bldg. 165 – Canteen Area (Special appointment)

1.10. Bldg. 138 – (Special Appointment and 4 training by VA for all field staff)

1.11. Photographing shall be limited to deficiencies noted during the survey only.

Any photographing of other areas is prohibited unless permission is provided by the COR. Photographing of patients is strictly prohibited.

1.12. Contractor shall check in with the COR before entering any sensitive and secure areas outlined here and any other areas that may be identified during the survey by the COR and/or VA Long Beach staff.

1.13. Contractor shall use parking lot I (North) only.

D7 Immediate Notifications

1.1. The Contractor shall perform survey activities in a manner that will minimize the survey team; VA patients; visitors; and staff’s exposure to asbestos fibers, lead dust, and other hazardous material. The contractor shall immediately notify the

VA COR and Safety Officer of any imminent asbestos or lead hazards encountered during the course of the survey (i.e., any condition that could potentially exceed the asbestos and/or lead PELs). The contractor shall likewise notify the VA COR and Safety Officer of any areas where access should be limited, and signs erected immediately to warn of asbestos or lead health risks.

1.2. The Contractor shall notify the COR as soon as possible (e.g., telephonically), and the Contracting Officer in writing within 24 hours, of any area(s) where, in the opinion of the Asbestos Building Inspector or LBP Inspector, where the airborne levels of asbestos fibers and/or lead particulate could…