Sample SOW GSA Hansen 6th Floor Abatement.pdf

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a. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos in Construction Standard

- 29 CFR 1926.1101

b. OSHA Asbestos in General Industry Standard – 29 CFR 1910.1001

c. OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard - 29 CFR 1910.134

d. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emission Standards for

Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - 40 CFR 61 Subpart M

e. EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) - 40 CFR 763

f. Federal Management Regulation, Real Property, Safety and Environmental

Management, Asbestos - 41 CFR 102-80.15

g. U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Transportation Regulations – 49

CFR 171 and 172

h. Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Air Quality asbestos regulation Rule R307-801

ii. Asbestos Abatement Requirements:

1. Abatement Work Practices and Control Requirements

a. All asbestos abatement work shall follow applicable State of Utah requirements of Utah

DEQ Air Quality Division Rule R307-801-13 and OSHA asbestos in construction standard requirements for OSHA Class II asbestos work practices in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

b. Contractor shall not seek or apply for any variance or alternative work procedures from any AHJ unless previously approved in writing by GSA. Once approved by GSA, Contractor may request a variance or alternative work procedures in writing from any AHJ and must receive written approval from the AHJ prior to the commencement of abatement activities. Written AHJ approval of any variance or alternative work procedures shall be provided to GSA.

c. As this work will occur in an occupied building, Contractor shall utilize floor to ceiling black poly sheeting or equivalent methods to shield abatement staging area, decon entrance, required abatement warning signage on decon, negative air machine exhaust, etc. from plain view in the hallway. Contractor shall put “Danger Construction Area Authorized Personnel Only” signage or equivalent on outside of viewshed barrier.

d. Final visual clearance and air sampling will be conducted by a third-party industrial hygienist independent of the asbestos abatement contractor. Final air clearance sampling shall be done in accordance with the clearance criteria of 40 CFR 763.90(i)(5) and Section 6(c) of this SOW.

e. If the area does not pass final visual inspection or final air clearance sampling, the abatement Contractor shall re-clean the area at no additional cost, and the process will be repeated until clearance is achieved.

2. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material Disposal Requirements

a. Transportation and disposal of friable and non-friable asbestos-containing waste material shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements including but limited to Rule R307-801-14, 40 CFR 61.150, and 49 CFR Parts 171 & 172.

b. Asbestos-containing waste material shall be properly packaged, labeled, manifested, and transported.

c. Asbestos Abatement Specific Pre-Abatement Submittals - Prior to the commencement of asbestos abatement actions the Contractor shall provide the following documentation to GSA for review and approval:

d. Contractor shall provide a written method of procedure (MOP) describing the types, quantities and locations of asbestos to be removed; abatement controls and work methods; phasing; name and address of disposal facility, etc.

e. Copy of 10-day notification and/or permit to the appropriate authorities (e.g. EPA, DEQ, local fire department, etc.). If notification and/or permit are not required the Contractor shall state why.

iii. Asbestos Abatement Specific Completion Deliverables

1. Upon completion of abatement activities, the Contractor shall provide the following documentation in a closure report:

2. A written statement by the asbestos abatement contractor on their company letterhead describing the abatement activities, quantities and location of asbestos containing material abated, controls

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3. Copy of 10-day notification and/or permit to the appropriate authorities (e.g. EPA, DEQ, local fire department, etc.). If notification and/or permit are not required the abatement contractor shall state why.

4. Copies of current certification and/or licenses for all asbestos supervisors and workers working onsite.

5. OSHA-required respirator fit testing and medical clearance documentation for each person entering the regulated area.

6. Copies of personal air monitoring data or supporting Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA).

7. Legible copies of all daily logs.

8. Legible copies of the final signed waste manifests or other shipping documentation.

9. Third-Party Industrial Hygiene Oversight and Clearance Monitoring

iv. Work Practices and Requirements

1. Final visual clearance and air sampling shall be conducted by a third-party industrial hygienist independent of the asbestos abatement contractor for each asbestos containment / regulated area upon the conclusion of abatement activities.

2. All work shall be conducted by a qualified and appropriately credentialed industrial hygienist

v. Visual Clearance Inspections

1. Visual clearance inspections of the work areas shall be conducted in accordance with Section 6.4.1 of the EPA Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials (EPA 560/5-85-024).

2. Visual clearance inspection shall be completed upon conclusion of the asbestos abatement activities to :

a. Ensure the effectiveness of the controls

b. Confirm job completeness

c. Ensure that the work area is visibly clean of debris

d. Ensure the abatement work methods are in compliance with applicable regulations and

GSA protocols.

e. If the area does not pass visual inspection, the abatement contractor shall be directed to re-clean the area at no additional cost, and the process will be repeated until clearance is achieved.

vi. Final Air Clearance Air Sampling

1. Five (5) aggressive air clearance samples per containment / regulated area shall be collected in accordance with 40 CFR 763.90(i)(5) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400 via phase contrast microscopy (PCM).

2. Air samples shall be collected on open-faced, 0.8-micron, 25-millimeter (mm), mixed cellulose ester (MCE) filters using electric pumps calibrated before and following the air sampling with in-line rotometers.

3. Asbestos air sample analysis shall be conducted on-site by a NIOSH 582 trained microscopist participating in the American Industrial Hygiene Association Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program for PCM or performed by an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and/or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) -accredited analytical laboratory.

4. A minimum sample volume of 1,200 liters (L) per sample shall be collected.

5. An appropriate number of field blanks shall be used pursuant with the NIOSH Method 7400.

6. Final clearance sample results shall be compared to the AHERA PCM clearance criteria threshold of 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc).

7. Third-Party Industrial Hygienist Completion Deliverables - The third-party IH shall provide a written letter report with the following:

a. Written report narrative with a summary of the abatement activity (location, type of asbestos material, quantity removed, etc.), a table of final clearance air results compared to clearance thresholds, observations, and conclusions.

b. Air sample data sheets or laboratory analytical data, with COCs and lab accreditation.

c. Copies of contractor/personnel certifications

d. Daily logs, clearance checklists, and all other field paperwork

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e. Figure depicting containment configuration (criticals, NAM, exhaust, decon/waste loadout) and air sample locations.

f. Photographic log.

2) Install a new ceiling tiles to match as close as possible to existing.

a. The ceiling Tile shall be submitted for approval by GSA and SHPO.

b. The ceiling tile shall comply with Tier 1 Higher performance requirements in table 3.5.2.27 of the GSA P100 for open offices.

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting:

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site. The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c) Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) Pricing shall be submitted in accordance with the overarching JOCC contract.

Section 7: Period of Performance Once Notice to Proceed or award has been issued, the contractor has 90 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of Notice to Proceed. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

• ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY

• See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

• Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

SAFETY & HEALTH

A. Safety and Health Program B. Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments) C. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint D. Fire & Life Safety E. Accessibility (ABAAS) F. Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL

G. Sustainable Purchasing H. Construction Waste Diversion I. Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance, and Utility Locates) J. Rebates K. Water Treatment for Building Mechanical Systems L. Water-Efficient & Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping

M. NEPA

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BUILDING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

N. Commissioning (Cx) O. GSA IT Network P. Building Automation Systems (BAS) Q. Advanced Metering System (AMS) R. Building Information Modelling (BIM) S. National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS)

DESIGN ELEMENTS

T. Historical Preservation

1. If the project is located in a historic building listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the projects are required to follow the guidelines set forth in the following publications:

1. ADM 1020.2 GSA Procedures for Historic Properties.

2. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Executive Order 11593.

3. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic

Buildings, Revised 1992 (36 CFR 67).

4. GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/101402.

5. GSA Historic Preservation Technical Procedures:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/hp/hpc/category/100371/hostUri/portal

6. National Park Service Preservation Briefs: http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm.

7. Any work that could alter the building’s historic fabric, character, or appearance (both in the interior or exterior) must first be approved by GSA’s Historic Preservation. Officer/Historic Preservation Specialist and that state’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) before any actions are to take place.

8. NO CONSTRUCTION WORK CAN BEGIN until Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is complete.

9. All historic buildings that have a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) also need to follow that plan on all projects occurring in the building.

U. Energy Design V. Electrical Design W. Lighting Design X. Mechanical Design & Fuel Storage Y. Seismic Safety Design Z. Physical Security Performance Attributes

Rebates

The Contractor shall pursue any and all utility rebate and incentive programs and any government grant or incentive programs at the local, state, and federal level. Contractor is responsible for researching, submitting, and ensuring collection of all applicable rebates. Rebate opportunities must be explored for all elements of the project including but not limited to resource-saving equipment, materials, design & services (Commissioning/Recommissioning and other strategies & processes). Submit all rebate checks to:

General Services Administration Attn: Ron Burnett 1961 Stout Street Suite 01-107 Denver, CO 80294

For assistance with the rebate process please contact Doug Baughman, Regional Rebate Coordinator doug.baughman@gsa.gov (303) 941-1306

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Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

e) The contractors proposed submittals for approval required by section 5.

2) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

3) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (7) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 0 hard copy of submittals and 1 electronic copy to be sent to the project manager.

Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

4) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension.

After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

5) Submittal response by the government shall be (7) calendar days or less.

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises

a) During the period of the project, the contractor shall consider business hours being of 7:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday on all non-federal holidays. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings

a) Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make daily inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment

The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article

305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

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10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the attached Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

2) The contractor shall provide O&M manuals. The O&M manuals shall contain the following:

o Executed Warranties (at project completion) o Maintenance and operation manuals

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements