A04_SOW_CNJ_Coach_1021_Asbestos_Abatement_20250307.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Facility Management Program

150 S. Washington Ave.

Scranton, Pa. 18503

Scope of Work Asbestos Abatement of Central Railroad of New

Jersey Passenger Coach #1021

Steamtown National Historic Site 150 S. Washington Ave.

Scranton, Pa. 18503

Prepared by:

Brian Reklaitis brian_reklaitis@nps.gov

(570) 507-2254

Steamtown N.H.S.

September 23, 2024

1.0 SCOPE: This Scope of Work (SOW) defines the scope of

service related to the ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OF CENTRAL

RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY PASSENGER COACH #1021.

1.1 BACKGROUND: This project/contract shall provide all

personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to transport a passenger coach from Wyoming to Steamtown NHS as stated in this Statement of Service and specifications. The contractor shall perform as to meet or exceed NPS Standards and Specifications in this contract.

Steamtown National Historic Site (STEA) operates and maintains a live railroad yard, showcasing live, coal-fired steam locomotives, restored cabooses, freight cars and railroad coaches. Rail traffic, consisting of but not limited to passenger yard shuttles, mainline excursions, and commercial freight, that operates regularly throughout yard. The 52-acre site also hosts active Locomotive and Restoration Shops, a Visitor Center, History and Technology Museums, a 250-seat Theater and a fully operating Roundhouse and Turntable.

The work required by this contract shall be performed in accordance with federal, state, local codes, and this Scope of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, material, supplies, repair parts, tools, and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and ensure effective and economical work and services specified in this contract. The work area is to be cleaned daily along with any debris that is transmitted into other areas of the facility or location. The Contractor is responsible for daily offsite disposal of debris associated with this work.

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to inspect the coach, truck units, parts, and job sites, to verify all dimensions and weights and familiarize themselves with the existing conditions, so they may obtain a full understanding of all conditions which may be encountered in the performance and execution of the work.

Work shall be carefully planned and carefully performed so that no damage is done to the building, vehicles, equipment, and electrical lines and equipment, etc. Access to the grounds and project location will be allocated to the contractor for the delivery of material, tools and equipment to the grounds as arranged through

STEAMTOWN.

1.2 PROJECT PERSONNEL:

a. Contracting Officer: TBD

b. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): James Raftery, james_raftery@nps.gov, (201) 563-6145

1.3 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: This contract shall have a 90-

day performance period. Access to the area will be coordinated with the customer during the preconstruction conference after contract award.

1.4 CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS: The Contractor can expect

to perform most of the work during normal operating hours Monday

- Friday. Work hours will be coordinated through the Project Manager.

1.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor shall accrue

Liquidated Damages at a rate of $ NA per day, for work that begins each day after the performance period has expired, in which work is not substantially complete.

1.6 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1.6.1 The Contractor shall provide material submittals

(identified below in Section2.3 Submittals) for review/ approval after award and prior to starting work. Information shall be sent via email to the COR at james_raftery@nps.gov

1.6.2 The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, material, supplies, parts, tools and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and ensure effective and economical work for services specified below. Work shall be performed in accordance with federal/state/local codes, and this

SOW.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall schedule work with the Project

Manager to minimize interference with tenant and maintenance activities.

1.6.4 The Contractor shall ensure the work area is cleaned

and debris is removed at the end of each work period. Construction debris shall be removed from the premises every day. Government dumpsters WILL NOT be used to dispose of construction debris.

1.7 SECURITY: The Contractor shall follow local security

procedures set forth by NPS and on-site security procedures.

1.7.1 The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12

(HSPD-12) requires all United States Federal contractors who will be working on a federal contract and require routine access to government facilities (owned or leased) and/or information technology systems to successfully complete a background investigation check. See section 1.18 for additional information.

1.7.2 Local security procedures for this facility may require advanced screening and additional clearance requirements.

Instructions on how to obtain additional clearances will be provided to the contractor upon award.

1.8 WARRANTY:

1.8.1 The Contractor will remedy any damage done by the

Contractor to any buildings, equipment, and grounds during performance of this work. Repairs shall be completed in a timely fashion at the Contractor’s expense and without additional cost to the government.

1.9 PRE-CONSTRUCTION (PRECON) MEETING: The Project

Manager will arrange to meet the contractor after Notice to Proceed is issued to discuss details of the work and potential or existing problem areas. It is emphasized that the purpose of the meeting is not to change or alter the provisions of the contract, but to ensure a safe and successful project.

1.10 SAFETY:

1.10.1 Representatives of the Contractor shall meet with the

contracting officer and his/her representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of discussing in detail the measures he/she intends to take to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract, and type of protective equipment and work procedures to be used.

1.10.2 The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and

liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on its part or that of its employees or subcontractors, which results in illness or death.

1.10.3 The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety

equipment and ensure that such equipment and all relevant safety procedures are adequate for the job being performed and are utilized properly.

1.10.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance

with standard safety procedures and protocols for obtaining authorization to commence work or occupy any area on or near the tracks.

1.11 FACILITY PROTECTION:

1.11.1 The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or property damage. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. Protection under this contract includes safety netting / screens to protect from falling debris and/or safety cones / caution tape to alleviate safety hazards. The contractor will also prevent debris from falling onto public sidewalks. Storing, positioning, or using equipment, tools, and materials in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building occupants is prohibited. No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present unsafe or unhealthy conditions to the public or building occupant, without prior coordination and approval.

1.11.2 All “hot work” needed as part of the project requires

a permit. Permit approval must be received prior to any Welding, Cutting, or Brazing work can begin. Hot work shall be performed in accordance with all proper safety protocol and must be coordinated with the Property Manager at least 48 hours in advance of work starting.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP AND REQUIREMENTS:

1.12.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall

assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to health and safety of personnel during the execution of work.

1.12.2 Accident Reporting: A copy of each accident report, which the Contractor or subcontractor submits to their insurance carriers, shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible, but in no event later than seven (7) calendar days after an accident occurred.

1.13 BUY AMERICAN ACT:

1.13.1 The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) generally

requires that only domestic construction material be used in the performance of this contract.

1.13.2 When only foreign-made materials are available to

satisfy a specification requirement, the contractor shall identify / report the foreign-made material to the Project Manager with documentation that the material or item is not domestically available. Reliable evidence shall be furnished justifying use of additional nondomestic construction materials.

1.14 TASK ORDER OBJECTIVES: The successful bidder must

perform all professional services as necessary to provide a complete project including, but not limited to, the requirements outlined in this Scope of Work, the contract details, and any future amendments to satisfy the Project and Task Order Objectives. The successful bidder must thoroughly research the project requirements, including but not limited to, an on-site survey. The on-site survey includes examining existing conditions and taking necessary measurements. The contractor assumes the responsibility to verify all existing site conditions.

1.15 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION: The Contractor shall

furnish proper supervision on the job. The Contractor's supervisor shall personally contact the COR or his/her representative daily before beginning work and furnish the names of all contract employees to be working that day. The CO or the COR, at their discretion, shall send a representative to inspect the work as it progresses. Any unsatisfactory work shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at the Contractors expense.

1.16 RESTRICTIONS:

1.16.1 Government Property. The Contractor will not use

any government equipment or resources to complete this contract.

1.16.2 Parking. Parking is the responsibility of the

contractor. Parking may be available but must be coordinated through your project COR.

1.17 PROTECTION & DAMAGES: The Contractor shall provide

all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the protection of Government personnel, equipment, furnishings, buildings, and building accessories (such as parking lots, fences, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) from damage caused by Contractor's negligence.

Equipment, furnishings, building and building accessories damaged due to work performed by the Contractor or their sub-contractor shall be repaired or replaced to their original condition by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Costs for correcting damage caused by the Contractor will be borne by the Contractor.

1.18 SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

1.18.1 Contractor shall comply with the requirements

pertaining to HSPD-12 security clearances for all personnel assigned to work on the project and, who for any reason, visit the work site during the period of this contract. If required, detailed instructions for obtaining security clearances, required forms, and reference information will be provided to the contractor upon contract award.

1.18.2 It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain security clearances for all contractors and subcontractors hired to work in a Federal Building. Within 10 days of award, contractors shall submit a Contractor Information Worksheet - CIW V4 for every member of the team who does not hold a HSPD-12 Clearance.

Within 10 days of award, the contractor shall provide a copy of the adjudication letter for each member of the team who already holds a HSPD-12 Clearance.

1.18.3 NPS is not responsible for work delays or additional

costs associated with the contractor’s failure to obtain clearances for employees. A contract deadline will not be extended solely due to the contractor’s failure to obtain security clearances. The Contractor is responsible to ensure all employees and subcontractors are familiar with the project and the job/site conditions prior to the start of work.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: The

Contractor must identify all construction and demolition waste suitable for diversion from landfills and describe diversion via reuse by the Government, salvage for use by others, recycling, etc. as appropriate in their proposal. Diversion to the maximum extent possible, with a minimum requirement of 50% by weight, is to be specified and achieved by the contractor. If 50% cannot be achieved, a letter of justification must be provided and submitted to NPS for approval. All waste materials must be tracked through recycling and waste invoices, weigh station documentation, salvage documentation, etc., to demonstrate the overall quantity of waste and the percent of the total which was diverted from the landfill. A final waste report must be submitted, with final invoice, indicating amount of waste materials collected, where it was taken, and the percent of the total waste diverted from the landfill.

1.20 DESIGN:

1.20.1 Not Applicable

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents are

applicable to this SOW and attached appendices to the extent specified herein.

2.1 CODES & STANDARDS: Transportation, equipment, tools, supervision, labor, materials, and performance of all work shall be in accordance with the specifications, standard industry practice, and current codes, manufacturers recommendations, and all local, state, and federal laws.

2.2 ATTACHMENTS:

2.2.1 Photographs

2.3 SUBMITTALS: Government approval is required for

submittals indicated below. Submit the following to the NPS Project Manager/COR, James Raftery, james_raftery@nps.gov.

2.3.1 PRODUCT DATA:

2.3.1.1 Not Applicable

2.3.2 DESIGN DATA:

2.3.2.1 Not Applicable

2.3.3 PROJECT PLAN:

2.3.3.1 Contractor shall provide a detailed project plan

listing tasks to be performed and estimated duration for each task.

2.3.4 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST:

2.3.4.1 Contractor shall provide the name and contact

information of the independent third-party Industrial Hygienist that will be providing the project report verifying that all asbestos has been abated.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall be met for the successful completion of this project:

3.1 PRE-ALTERATION ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT: Prior

testing has shown that the coach components have been contaminated with asbestos fibers. Due to the age of the coach, there are other suspected asbestos containing materials present.

3.2 SCOPE OF WORK: Asbestos Abatement of Central

Railroad of New Jersey Passenger Coach #1021

3.2.1 Contractor shall provide all parts, material, labor, and supervision related to the asbestos abatement of Central Railroad of New Jersey passenger coach and related parts. All work shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Prior to submitting a proposal, a site visit is recommended to assess, evaluate, and estimate the scope of work and complexity of the project. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify all field measurements for the amounts, size, and quantities of materials and tools required to complete the project.

3.2.2 EQUIPMENT DATA: The coach is currently

disassembled and consists of the coach body, two truck units, and various exterior and interior parts.

3.2.2.1 Coach body – 73’ long, 10’ wide, 14’ high.

Approximate weight is 85,000 pounds. Steel construction with 40 window openings (20 per side, no windows).

3.2.2.2 Truck units (2) – Currently under the coach, 16’ long, 9’6” wide, 3’6” high. Approximate weight is 17,000 pounds each. Wheels are installed.

3.2.2.3 Loose parts – There are numerous loose parts

that have been removed from the car. Seat frames and cushions, windows, doors, hardware, brake rigging, steam heat components, electrical components, luggage racks, mahogany lumber, etc.

These parts are stored indoors at the Bighorn Divide and Wyoming

Railroad facility. Approximate weight of all coach components is 20,000 lbs.

3.2.3 TASKS: Contractor shall:

3.2.3.1 Provide all qualified personnel, equipment, personal protection equipment, and containment to properly perform the asbestos abatement.

3.2.3.2 Ensure all parts and components are dry after

abatement to prevent any water damage, corrosion, or mold growth. Parts and components shall be stacked in a manner to prevent any damage. Steamtown will make available a subject matter expert to identify and account for all parts.

3.2.3.3 Provide report from approved third-party

industrial hygienist verifying that fibers and other asbestos containing materials have been removed from the coach, truck units, and loose parts to a level that meets all federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

3.2.3.4 Provide documentation indicating that all

asbestos containing material have been properly disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

3.2.4 SUPPORTING INFORMATION:

3.2.4.1 Place of Performance:

Bighorn Divide and Wyoming Railroad

701 East 1st Street

Shoshone, WY 82649

END OF REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENTS:

2.2.1 PHOTOGRAPHS: Photos of coach body, truck units, and

sample of loose parts. Photos do not show all components.