3f. QPK ARSR Roof Abatement - IH SOW FINAL.pdf

QPK ARSR Roof Replacement Project- IH April 2020

SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The FAA shall provide an independent Industrial Hygienist (IH), under the supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), for the construction work associated with the Roof Replacement Project at the Parker Air Route Surveillance Radar (QPK ARSR) site, located in Parker, CO. The IH shall collect air monitoring as required by applicable local, state, federal, and FAA requirements, which includes the contracts between the FAA and various employee unions.

The IH shall also collect Lead-Based Paint (LBP) samples of the exterior paint on the garage metal roofing. Should any paint within the scope of work contain lead, the IH shall oversee abatement of lead paint.

The following items are a summary of the project and are provided solely for the purpose of describing the general nature of the work. The IH is responsible for accomplishing all items of work identified in the applicable drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract:

A. General Requirements

1. The QPK ARSR facility is an active operational facility which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2. All work shall be coordinated with the FAA and be accomplished on a “Not to interfere with FAA operations” basis.

3. Construction material shall be stored only in FAA approved areas.

4. Construction staging shall be allowed only in the FAA approved areas.

5. The contractor shall keep all dust and debris from getting into nearby equipment.

6. The Contractor shall clean up and restore the site grounds to its original condition after the work has been performed.

B. The IH performing the oversight duties shall be a Certified Industrial Hygienist or an Industrial Hygienist under the direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist, through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. The IH shall have a minimum of 3 years of asbestos monitoring and asbestos project management experience. The IH shall be NIOSH 582 certified and have a current certification as an Asbestos Building Inspector (or higher) following the Model Asbestos Program (MAP) according to AHERA. The IH shall be familiar with the QPK ARSR facility and asbestos locations at the facility. The FAA will provide access to the facility and will provide facility-specific security procedures that the IH and its subcontractors shall follow.

C. The following services are being requested for the project oversight and third party monitoring of this project:

1. Act as the FAA focal point for local, state, federal, and FAA asbestos requirements during asbestos abatement activities at the facility.

2. Contractor/IH shall provide oversight of abatement contractor permitting, ensuring proper permits and licenses are obtained in conjunction with the anticipated asbestos abatement, transportation, and disposal actions. Ensure timely notifications are furnished of such actions as required by local, state, and federal requirements.

3. Contractor/IH shall thoroughly inspect the area where abatement will be performed prior to the start of work. The purpose of this preliminary inspection shall be to develop air-monitoring strategies and review the feasibility of the Contractor’s asbestos removal strategies with respect to actual site conditions. Contractor/IH will also collect baseline air samples at this time.

4. Contractor/IH shall conduct daily inspections of the Contractor’s activities. Such inspections shall be performed at least two times per shift.

5. Perform daily air sampling inside the facility to confirm that proper removal practices are being performed. Share the results with the abatement contractor. Post results daily within the facility on a safety board provided by the IH.

6. If activities or situations are observed that do not conform to the intent of Federal, State, or local regulations, the Contractor/IH shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that corrective action is required.

7. Conduct clearance air sampling to determine whether the abatement area may be reoccupied.

Asbestos personal air samples, baseline level samples, area air samples, and perimeter monitoring shall be analyzed by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) using the NIOSH Method 7400. If any clearance results come back above 0.01 f/cc, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) will be used to ensure that the area is clean. Additional samples will be collected during clearance sampling to be analyzed by TEM using EPA AHERA method specified in 40 CFR Part 763. These samples will only be analyzed if PCM results are above

0.01 f/cc.

8. Contractor/IH shall provide oversight of ACM Abatement Contractor disposal procedures, ensuring disposal is conducted in accordance with (IAW) local, State, and Federal asbestos regulations.

9. Allow any FAA employee union designated CIH or IH to conduct side by side air monitoring during all air monitoring events.

10. Provide a final report that includes, but is not limited to: All air monitoring results, laboratory analytical reports, certificates, pictures, copies of field documents, and a drawing of the facility noting sample locations and/or any other pertinent data. Include statement of what was removed, and if any asbestos in the abatement area is still present.

11. Sampling and analysis shall be performed in accordance with current OSHA and EPA requirements. Samples shall be identified, stored, and delivered to a laboratory for analysis following appropriate chain-of-custody procedures. Analysis of samples shall be performed by persons or laboratories with proficiency demonstrated by current successful participation in a nationally recognized testing program such as the Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) program or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). If microscopy is performed on site, the microscopist must have completed the NIOSH 582 course or equivalent. This person must also be registered with the AIHA Asbestos Analysis Registry (AAR) or have been successful in the most recent four rounds of the PAT program.

Sample analysis shall follow the analytical method specified in the sampling strategy identified in the regulations and/or agency guidance.

12. All facility-specific security procedures shall be followed.

D. The COR will inspect all work and have final approval for any charges. They will notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of any non-compliance with the contract and may reject any or all of the changes.

E. The IH shall communicate with the FAA COR and the Abatement Contractor throughout the project.

1.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

A. Applicable Documents - All FAA, Military, Federal, and industrial codes or standards, specifications, and contract drawings referenced in this and the following divisions form a part of this specification and are applicable only to the extent they were used as a basis of this design.

All references to codes, standards, specifications, and construction drawings refer to the latest editions (and any supplements) in effect on the date of the contract.

1. FAA Order 1050.20A, Airway Facilities Asbestos Control Program

2. FAA Order 3900.19B, Occupational Safety and Health Program

3. QPK ARSR Asbestos Sampling Report

B. Applicable Publications - The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced to in the text by basic designation only.

1. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

a. OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), OSHA

Construction Industry Standards (29 CFR 1926). OSHA 2202 is a condensed version of 29 CFR 1926. Each is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.

b. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR, Part 61).

c. Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)

d. Asbestos (29 CFR 1926.1101) and (40 CFR Part 763)

2. List of Drawings:

None

These listed drawings are for information only, expressing existing conditions and construction details. The contractor shall verify dimensions, locations, and sizes on the applicable drawings prior to installation.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - The terms "Federal Aviation Administration"

(FAA) and "government" as used herein denote the "owner".

B. Project Engineer (PE) - The term "Project Engineer (PE)” as used herein denotes the "Government’s representative".

C. Contracting Officer (CO) - The term "Contracting Officer" (CO) as used herein denotes the person designated to act for the Government in the performance of this contract.

D. Resident Engineer (RE) - The term "Resident Engineer" (RE) as used herein denotes the representative of the Contracting Officer at the job site. The term is synonymous with the FA terms "Contracting Officer's Technical Representative" (COTR).

E. Contractor and Subcontractor - The term "Contractor" as used herein denotes the firm who will perform and complete the work required by the Contract. The term "subcontractor" as used herein denotes the person or firm retained by the Contractor to perform a particular unit of work required by the Contractor. Subcontractors shall be required to meet all specifications required of the Contractor.

F. Air sampling - The process of measuring the airborne concentration of a potential contaminant in a specific air volume in a stated period.

G. Certified industrial hygienist (CIH) - One certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

H. Containment - Demarcated isolation enclosure and any adjoining area where debris and waste from such work accumulates. A system of airtight, impermeable, permanent, or temporary barriers around a known contaminant to prevent its release into the air.

I. Industrial hygienist (IH) - A professional qualified by education, training, and experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop controls for occupational health hazards.

J. Negative pressure - In a negative pressure containment, there is less air pressure inside the work area than the surrounding spaces, allowing a minor breach in the containment to have airflow into the negatively pressurized containment.

1.4. CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS

A. Pre-construction Conference - The IH shall attend a pre-construction conference at the time and location specified by the RE. Requirements for material disposal, security and safety will be discussed. Use of facility restrooms, water, and power will also be discussed. Compliance with these procedures while on site is mandatory.

B. Submittals - Samples, certificates, reports, catalog cuts, letters, shop drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, etc. required shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer.

1. Post-Abatement Submittals-

a. Within 14 days of completion of the facility abatement, the IH shall provide a report stating all procedures were followed and list any applicable areas of non-compliance.

This information will then be retained by the RE (and the FAA) and used to reflect the as-constructed conditions.

C. Conflict Resolution - The IH shall meet standards, specifications, and drawings as specified herein. The specifications and drawings shall rule in all cases. Specifications shall govern over drawings. If any conflict should exist between site drawings (location-specific drawings) and standard drawings (drawings not referring to a particular location), the site drawings shall govern.

In the event of dimensional discrepancies or omissions, the Contractor shall field verify and correct the information, and notify the RE. No work shall be done until agreement has been made with the RE.

D. Inspection

1. Access for Inspection - The IH shall allow the RE access to view the work so long as it is safe to do so.

The RE will inspect all work in progress up to completion and final Contractor’s Acceptance Inspection (CAI) including all materials, tools, and equipment. Such inspection may extend to all or a part of the work for the preparation, fabrication or manufacture of the materials to be used. The RE will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the contract specifications and/or drawings, and may reject workmanship or materials accordingly.

2. Contractor's Acceptance Inspection (CAI) - After substantial completion of all the Contractor's work, a CAI will be conducted between the Contractor and Government. The RE will review the contract documents and verify that the Contractor has completed all required work. If work remains to be completed, an itemized list will be prepared, and the contractor at no additional cost to the Government shall complete the remaining tasks correctly. A Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI) requires FAA personnel to be present. It may be held concurrently with the CAI.

E. Project Coordination - The IH shall be required to coordinate his/her construction activities with the FAA through the RE. All work which affects the facility shall be coordinated and approved by FAA personnel through the RE at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled work. Failure to notify and obtain the necessary approval may result in a rescheduling of the work. If weather conditions or aircraft operations preclude a scheduled shutdown of an existing FAA facility, the IH shall reschedule the work.

F. Compliance with Local and Other Codes - The IH shall comply with local and other codes and standards. Where the requirements of the specifications and drawings exceed those of the local or other codes, the IH shall comply with the requirements of the specifications and drawings.

G. Stop Work Orders - When the IH is notified by the RE of any non-compliance with the provisions of the contract and the action(s) to be taken, the IH shall correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. Life threatening or other serious violations shall be corrected immediately.

Non-serious violations shall be corrected within 24 hours of the non-compliance notice. The RE may stop the work with a “stop work order” if the IH fails to comply promptly with all or any part of the work being performed. When, in the opinion of the RE, satisfactory corrective action has been taken to correct the unsafe and unhealthy condition, the IH may resume work. The IH shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages by reason of or in connection with such work stoppage.

H. Protection of Existing Vegetation, Improvements and Structures - The IH shall take all precautions necessary to protect the existing facilities, equipment, buildings, foundations, vegetation, etc., during construction. Any areas damaged by the IH shall be repaired or replaced to their original conditions by the Contractor at no additional cost to the government. Repairs shall be approved by the RE and shall match to original finish. The Contractor shall provide all temporary covers, enclosures, barricades, etc., required to protect the existing facilities.

I. Schedules

1. Schedule - The IH shall, within five (5) calendar days from date of award of contract, coordinate with the Contractor and Asbestos Contractor, for their submittal of the schedule to the CO for approval a practical project schedule. The schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry out the work, the date on which he/she will start the several salient features (including procurement of materials, plant and equipment) and the contemplated dates for completing the work. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate the approximate percentage of work scheduled for completion at any time. The Contractor shall enter on the chart the actual progress at such intervals as directed by the CO. The project schedule shall include a milestone schedule for payments. The milestones should be stated with requested reimbursement for each milestone (based upon actual costs, overhead and profit).

2. Progress Schedule - The IH shall coordinate with the Contractor and/or Asbestos Contractor, if requested by the CO, for their submittal of a progress schedule at such intervals as directed by the CO. If the Contractor fails to submit a progress schedule within three (3) business days, the CO may withhold approval of progress payment estimates until the Contractor submits the required progress schedule.

3. Hours of Work – Shall be approved by the RE, all work shall be accomplished during normal business hours specified by the RE. No work is allowed on weekends and Federal holidays unless approved by the RE in writing.

J. Site Access - Access to the site will be via a pre-determined route identified and agreed upon at the pre-construction conference.

K. Special Permits – As applicable, the IH shall obtain and submit evidence of all necessary permits for the work. The CIH shall abide by all requirements dictated by the city, state, federal, airport authority or municipality for such permits without any additional cost to the government.

L. Documentation - Upon completion of the facility modifications, the IH shall provide a report stating all procedures were followed and list any applicable areas of non-compliance. This information will then be retained by the RE (and the FAA) and used to reflect the as-constructed conditions.

1.5 SAFETY

OSHA and FAA safety standards will be enforced. In keeping with such standards, the IH shall, at a minimum, provide:

A. Trained Personnel - Personnel shall be properly trained in the usage of all equipment for which they will be required to use during the Contract. The RE may request documentation or other evidence of training at any time. Personnel without adequate training will be prohibited from using such equipment.

B. Safety Data Sheets - The IH shall have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) conforming to Federal

Standard 313A, written by the manufacturer, for all materials containing chemicals or other substances which may pose a hazard. One (1) copy of each SDS shall be submitted to the RE and one (1) copy of each SDS shall be kept on file at the job site at all times. The IH will be prohibited from handling any material which does not have an applicable SDS on file at the site until such SDS arrives on site.

C. Work Practices - Although OSHA regulations will usually apply, the RE may consider certain work practices to be unsafe in accordance with Public Law 91-596, Part 5a and 5b. The RE may stop any operation which is in violation of the OSHA standards or fails to comply with the safety plan or other safe work practices.

2.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIAL DELIVERIES

All material deliveries made under this contract shall be arranged for delivery to the Contractor's material staging area. This area shall be located as determined at the pre-construction conference.

2.2 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

The IH, through the RE, shall secure from FAA all necessary clearances for storage areas on site, including any time limitations upon the use of such areas. The storage and protection of IH material shall be the sole responsibility of the IH. The IH shall provide at his/her own expense all fencing, shelters and security personnel as may be necessary for the protection of the material and equipment.

2.3 PERTINENT INFORMATION

Any pertinent information listed about the contractor-furnished material and equipment shall be submitted to the RE.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of the Site - Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which work is required.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Government, the Government’s employees, and emergency vehicles at all time.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

C. Access - The IH shall be escorted to and from the site by approved FAA personnel only.

D. Use of the Existing Building - Maintain the existing building in a watertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building during the construction period.

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