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26 PO #1 / PR269201

SPECIFICATIONS

Annual ACM/Mold/Lead Paint Abatements EXHIBIT D

Porterville Developmental Center

Address: 26501 Avenue 140

Porterville, California 93258

SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Developmental Services Project No.: 26 PO #1 / PR269201 Project Title:

Annual ACM/Mold/Lead Paint Abatements

I. GENERAL

1. Scope of Work:

Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and any other services necessary to provide Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) abatement, Lead-Based Paint (LBP) abatement, and Mold Contaminated Containing Materials (MCCM) abatement services on an “As-Needed” basis as directed by the project manager through June 30, 2026, per cost schedule Exhibit A-1.

2.

Location:

The project is located at Porterville Developmental Center, 26501 Ave 140, Porterville, CA 93257

II.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS/WORKMANSHIP

Work shall be performed by skilled certified workers and shall result in work consistent with the best trade practices. References - Contractor using qualified subcontractors will be responsible for their performances.

III.

PROPER EQUIPMENT

Contractor shall provide all equipment to properly complete project, complying with all standards, codes, and regulations.

IV.

JOB SITE DAMAGE

Contractor shall utilize caution to prevent damage to building structures and adjacent areas. The job site will be kept clean of debris and demolished materials will be properly removed and disposed of daily to prevent hazards to clients and staff. The job site will be thoroughly cleaned at project completion.

V.

SECURITY - SAFETY

Contractor or tradesmen will be required to check-in at the Plant Operations Office daily before and after each workday.

VI. REFERENCES – CODES AND REGULATIONS

Contractor shall comply with all the current codes and regulations. Where codes or regulations conflict in the specifications, the more stringent requirement shall apply. Codes, Regulations and References applicable to asbestos abatement work include but are not limited to the following:

1.

California Code of Regulations (CCR):

Title 8, Section 5144, General Industry Safety Orders, Respiratory Protection.

Title 8, Section 5203, General Industry Safety Orders, Carcinogen Report of Use Requirements.

Title 8, Section 5208, General Industry Safety Orders, Asbestos in General Industry Regulations Title 8, Article 2.5, Registration - Asbestos– Related Work, Section 341.6 through 341.14.

Title 8, Section 1529, Construction Safety Orders, Asbestos

Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 43, Additional Requirements for Management of Hazardous and Extremely Hazardous Waste.

2.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Section 1910

Title 29, CFR 1910.12, Construction Work

Title 29, CFR 1910.1020, General Safety and Health Provisions Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.

Title 29, CFR 1910, Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment

Title 29, CFR 1910.145, Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

Title 29, CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos - Industry Standard

Title 29, CFR 1926.55, Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyilite and Actinolte (Including All Mandatory Appendices), (Requires Negative pressure enclosure).

Title 40, CFR 763, Subpart E and G, USEPA, National Emission Standards Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

Title 49, CFR 171 and 172, Department of Transportation

3.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (Current edition):

Z9.2, Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems.

Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.

Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory Protection.

Z89.1, Requirements for Protective Headgear for Industrial Workers.

Z41, Personal Protection – Protective Footwear.

Z88.6, Respiratory Protection – Respitory Use Physical Qualifications for Personnel.

G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air 4.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) (Current edition):

D1331, Surface and Interfacial Tensions of Solutions of Surface Active Agents.

E849, Safety and Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Asbestos.

5.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Current edition):

70 National Electrical Code.

6.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

UL 586, Test Performance of High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter Units.

7.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (Current edition):

N31, Manual of Analytical Methods, Method 7400 Fibers.

8.

Environmental Protection Agency Documents:

EPA 530 – SW - 85 - 007, Asbestos Waste Management Guidance.

EPA 56/5 –85 - 024, Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Material in Buildings.

EPA 600/4 - 85 - 049, Measuring Airborne Asbestos Following Abatement.

EPA 560 – OPTS - 85 - 001, A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry.

9.

Local Air Pollution Control District Regulations.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Rule 1403, Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/ Renovation Activities.

VII. LOCAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT.

Most of the local Air Pollution Control Districts in California have been given authority to enforce the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) that include asbestos. In addition, these local agencies have special notification requirements when asbestos demolition – or renovation operations are undertaken. Check local listings to contact these agencies for further information.

VIII. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA).

Environmental Protection Agency also has notification requirements pertaining to asbestos demolition and reservation operations.

IX. SERVICES.

The removal ACM’s, LBP’s, and/or MCCM’s shall be coordinated with the Contract Manager. Prior to the removal of hazardous materials the Contractor shall obtain all permits required by Title 8, Sections 341.6 through 341.14 of the California Code of Regulations. Contractor will be responsible for disposal of all wastes generated from removal activities. All services shall be performed in accordance with industry codes and applicable regulations.

There may be times when more than one project must be done at the same time. Contractor shall make sure there is sufficient manpower available to execute multiple projects concurrently without affecting the schedule or outcome of either.

X. REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Bids on the removal of ACM, PACM, LBP’s, and/or MCCM’s shall include areas below floor level, designated confined spaces and areas up to fifteen (15) feet above floor surfaces. Removal may require working between drop ceilings and the ceiling above them. Contractor may be required to remove asbestos containing materials from active pipes and tanks.

Prior to the start of any job, contractor shall provide the Contract Manager an itemized cost estimate, based on the prices in Exhibit A-1, a start date and expected completion date. Contractor shall provide daily updates on the expected completion date. Contractor shall maintain all SJVAPCD and Cal-OSHA required documents at the work site and make them available to the Contract Manager at all times. These include all licenses, certificates, notifications, etc.

Contractor’s Supervisor shall sign in and out at the Plant Operations Main Office prior to start and at the end of each workday. At the time of sign in Contractor shall indicate, on the sign in sheet, how many people will be working on the project that day.

Prior to commencing tear down of containments, authorization shall be obtained from the Contract Manager. Authorization shall be provided after obtaining air clearance and inspecting contractor’s work. Porterville Developmental Center reserves the right to inspect the project site and work in progress at anytime without prior notice. Contractor shall provide an inspection report as required by SJVAPCD.

Proper precautions shall be taken to make sure that the installation or removal of any containment does not expose the workers to levels above the possible exposure limits (PEL). In the event of a disagreement between Porterville Developmental Center and Contractor, relating to methods of attachment or removal, Contractor shall provide objective data to substantiate his position.

During the removal process, if the Contractor identifies or uncovers any unusual, unforeseen, or unexpected conditions his Supervisor shall immediately contact the Contract Manager for instructions on how to handle the situation. Contractor shall not wait till the final job walk to bring such conditions to the Contract Manager’s attention.

All ladders and scaffolding shall conform to the applicable California and Federal OSHA standards.

For materials used in the execution of the project, Contractor shall have all MSDS sheets available, for inspection, and have them on site at all times.

1. Lead-Based Paint Details

The Contractor shall remove lead-based paint in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations as administered by the California Department of Health Services and all applicable regulatory requirements.

The Contractor shall isolate the work areas and control emissions of airborne lead by sealing all openings to the outside (doors and windows) per industry standards. Containment areas may be ventilated with HEPA-filtered exhaust fans.

The Contractor will post required signs and barricades around the work area so that any individual may take the necessary steps to avoid exposure.

At the completion of the project or as required, the Contractor will provide complete documentation (notification letters and supervisor’s daily logs) to the Contract Manager.

2. Asbestos Containing Materials Details

The contractor shall be responsible for proper abatement and safe handling of any associated hazardous waste materials generated by this contract, including but not limited to all ACM waste, personnel protective clothing and HEPA vacuum cleaner waste bags. The contractor shall, in accordance with industry code and regulation, properly seal, remove, and store all ACM. The Contractor shall adhere to notifications necessary to remove and dispose of ACM in accordance with all existing and amended SJVAPCD/ EPA/ OSHA rules and regulations currently applied or amended in the future in all related areas of this contract.

The Contractor will post required signs and barricades around the work area so that any individual may take the necessary steps to avoid exposure.

The Contractor shall perform all required California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) required personal air monitoring for his/her workers, area clearance, and area air monitoring.

The Contractor shall tear down and properly dispose of all critical barriers. The Contractor shall demobilize and perform final job site cleaning.

At the completion of the project or as required, the Contractor will provide complete documentation (notification letters and supervisor’s daily logs) to the Contract Manager.

3. Mold Contaminated Containing Materials Details

The Contractor shall be responsible for proper removal and safe handling of any associated hazardous waste materials generated by this contract, including but not limited to all MCCM waste, personnel protective clothing and HEPA vacuum cleaner waste bags. The Contractor shall, in accordance with industry code and regulation remove all MCCM.

The Contractor will post required signs and barricades around the work area so that any individual may take the necessary steps to avoid exposure.

XI. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

Contractor shall be responsible for the secure storage of hazardous materials while on the Facility’s premises and shall provide their own storage containers. In addition, Contractor shall be responsible for generating the proper manifests for the disposition of this material and submit manifests to the proper agencies with copies to the Facility.

XII. CONTRACTOR SAFETY CONFERENCE.

Contractor shall conduct a safety conference prior to the commencement of asbestos related work. The conference shall include representatives of the Facility, the Contractor, and his employees.

XIII. ANCILLARY ACITIVTIES.

Porterville Developmental Center reserves the right to conduct air monitoring, bulk sampling, etc on an ongoing job. This is in addition to monitoring activity conducted by the contractor. A third party shall conduct clearance sampling. Contractor shall co-operate, fully, with the owner-designated third party conducting the monitoring and or testing. This does not absolve the contractor from ensuring the safety of his employees. Any testing that the contractor does to ensure the safety of his employees or required by State and Federal regulations shall be at contractors’ expense.

Contractor is responsible for the removal (at no additional cost) of all miscellaneous items i.e., lights, hangers, frames, etc., as these items are considered a part of the asbestos removal process.

All miscellaneous items removed in the execution of the job shall be stored in a secure location designated by the Contract Manager. At the end of the job, they shall be handed over to the Contract Manager in a decontaminated state.

All documents on a job, including manifests, proposals, invoices, etc shall be linked either by the job description, job number, quotation number or any other method acceptable to the Contract Manager.

Job close out documents shall be provided to the Contract Manager within 30 days of the end of each job as follows:

1.

Foreman’s Daily Job Report

2.

Entry/Exit Log

3.

Safety Meeting Report

4.

Personal Air Sampling Results - both possible exposure limit & excursion limit

5.

Employee Certifications

6.

Fit Test Record

7.

Medical clearance to wear respirator

8.

Notification Letter

9.

Manifest

10.

Final air clearance

11.

Proposal

12.

Invoice

At Contract Manager’s discretion, Contractor shall provide dispersed oil particulate (DOP) test results and manometer readings for specific jobs.

Contractor shall provide invoices of all sub-contractors etc, used on the job, with the invoice presented to the Contract Manager for payment.

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