SOW Lead Abatement.pdf

Scope of Work For

Lead Paint Abatement

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The abatement methods used in this project must mirror the work practice methods outlined in the EPA’s Lead-Containing Coating (LCC)/Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program. Workers protection practices shall follow the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Lead Standard for the construction industry and methods required by applicable regulations of the Federal, State or Local Jurisdiction. Refer to the requirements and guidelines in EPA’s Lead- Containing Coating (LCC)/Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.

2.0 WORK SUMMARY - The Contractor is required to furnish all labor, materials, services and equipment required to perform the following in accordance with this Scope of Work (SOW) and attached Protocol (attachment 1);

a. Remove and dispose of loose and peeling lead-based paint on surfaces, such as walls and ceilings. Repaint/reseal those surfaces with a non lead-based product. The finished surface will be the same color as the paint removed, unless another color is specified.

b. Proper disposal of all lead waste generated by the project, including gloves, all contaminated material, and water. Handle and dispose of all lead waste in accordance with applicable regulations and directions provided.

2.0 PRODUCTS

a. GENERAL

• The contractor will follow all instructions indicated in the product manufacturer’s product data sheets, safety data sheets and application guidelines.

• The contractor shall provide all required materials, tools, and equipment listed herein. The contractor is responsible for providing scaffolding and the appropriate fall protection equipment necessary to remove the paint on elevated surfaces.

• Finished work will be professional in appearance, free of drips, runs, sags, puddles etc.

with uniform color over entire recoated surfaces.

b. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

• Lead contaminated material shall be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations.

• Warning Labels and Signs – As required by EPA\OSHA Regulations. All warning signs provided for this project must be in both English and Spanish.

• Paint/Sealant - Product shall have UL approval and certified by the Manufacturer to be compatible for lead painted surfaces and painting over when dry. Encapsulants shall contain no hazardous or toxic substances.

3.0 SITE VISIT. The contractor is responsible for inspecting the work site and field verifying all conditions. The Government shall schedule a site visit for contractors to identify details and work phasing requirements.

4.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor must be a state-certified lead abatement contractor. The contractor shall comply with all OSHA requirements including communication of hazards to the workers.

5.0 SUBMITTALS AND NOTICES.

a. Provide proof that required permits, arrangements for transport and disposal of lead based materials and wastes have been obtained, including, but not limited to, the following:

• The name and appropriate certification and licenses of the hazardous material transport firm.

• The name and appropriate certification and licenses of the waste disposal facility.

b. A description of the schedule for lead based paint removal phasing and construction of the containment, decontamination system(s), and waste load-out area(s) used to isolate the functional space(s) in compliance with this specification.

c. A work plan for the lead based paint abatement project. The work plan shall clearly identify the abatement method, time lines and responsible parties.

d. Certifications documenting the training for lead exposure and use of respiratory protection for contractor employees and other affected subcontractor’s personnel.

e. The Contractor shall also submit the following:

• Work schedule

• Safety Plan

• Method of application and materials to be used.

• Method of cleaning verification to be used.

• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for all chemicals to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) before the chemicals arrive onsite. The COR will approve or disapprove the use of all chemicals used within the facilities.

• Detailed list of equipment utilized during abatement.

• Copies of all permits and licenses

• Copy of State Notification Form

6.0 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING. The Contractor shall attend a mandatory preconstruction meeting before starting work. The Government will schedule the meeting.

a. The Contractor and supervisory personnel who will provide onsite direction of the lead abatement activities must attend this meeting and be prepared to discuss:

• Preparation of work area(s)

• Protection of occupied building areas

• Personal protective equipment including respiratory protection and protective clothing

• Employees who will participate in the project

• Decontamination procedures for personnel, work area and equipment

• Lead abatement methods and procedures to be utilized

• Required air monitoring procedures

• Procedures for handling and disposing of waste materials

• Procedures for final decontamination and clean up

• Detailed Lead Based Paint removal and performance schedule

• State Notification

• Emergency Procedures

• Identification of specific electrical circuits to be used

7.0 WORKING CONDITIONS. The contractor shall take all precautions to conduct their operations in a manner that does not interfere with the normal operations of the facility and the safety and health of the occupants and the environment. Contractor’s personnel will have limited access to the facility necessary for the completion of lead based paint abatement work and will be escorted at all times. The contractor is required to observe all applicable OSHA safety regulations while is onsite.

8.0 SCHEDULE. The contractor will submit a work schedule before work begins detailing the work phasing from one area to the next. The schedule will be approved by the FAA.

9.0 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND STAGING AREA. The Government at no cost shall provide electricity and water to the contractor from existing sources at the facility. Contractor’s use of utilities shall be coordinated with the Government. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that adequate electrical power and water are readily available to complete the work. In the event one of the utilities is deficient, it will be the contractor’s responsibility to supply the necessary means to complete the work. The Government will direct areas used for staging and storage of materials and equipment. The area is restricted to uncontaminated work equipment and supplies.

10.0 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY – It is the contractor’s responsibility to protect both government and private property from damage during the work process. The contractor at no additional cost to the Government shall restore to their original condition all damaged work site areas and property caused by the contractor or his employees during the work process.

11.0 SITE CLEANUP/DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS – The contractor, during the process of work, and upon completion of all work, shall remove from the work site and properly dispose of all surplus materials, tools, equipment, etc., and shall clean up all rubbish and debris resulting from his work, to the satisfaction of the FAA. All surplus material shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements at an approved municipal landfill or at the contractor’s own disposal site.

12.0 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL. Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with an initial list of all employees including subcontractors who will be performing the services at the facility. This list will include the names of supervisors, point(s) of contact, and persons to contact for emergencies. The contractor shall provide visitors names to the site in advance to avoid security delays.

13.0 SITE SECURITY.

a. Contractor, subcontractors and all contractor employees will be required to have a valid current government issued identification to gain access to facility.

b. Contractor shall provide security so that only authorized personnel may enter the work site.

c. All hazardous waste containers shall be located within the secure work site. They must be enclosed and locked at all times when personnel are not present to oversee the material.

Clearly label all containers of hazardous materials.

15.0 INSPECTION AND FINAL CLEARANCE

a. The following are the final clearance criteria for passing. All work barriers shall be removed and final cleanup activities completed prior to clearance. Clearance will be conducted by an independent and qualified industrial hygienist.

1. Acceptable final visual clearance - no visible paint or paint debris identified from the

LCC\LBP materials scheduled for removal.

2. Air monitoring – airborne lead concentrations equal to or less than 30 µg/m3.

3. Wipe sample – Per the sampling media instructions. Conduct clearance samples during normal work shift hours of the contract. One sample per surface would be adequate, using methods outlined in EPA’s Lead-Containing Coating (LCC)/Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.

b. If the abatement contractor fails to achieve clean air in any of the above said clearance sampling methods, the abatement contractor shall re-clean the area until samples achieve standards set forth above. All costs arising from this extra cleaning shall be the responsibility of the abatement contractor.

16.0 WASTE SHIPMENT. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will sign all manifests. Submit a copy of the lead paint waste disposal manifest within 15 days following project completion. The initial and final disposal original manifests must be provided to the FAA.

17.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Government will not be responsible for damages to any of the Contractor’s supplies, materials, personal belongings, and equipment brought into the building or on the facility grounds.