A14.PWS Mold Asbestos Remediation_Presolicitation Notice.pdf

CORALVILLE LAKE ADMINISTRATIVE BUIDING CONTRACT

MOLD AND ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Mold and Asbestos Remediation 1 Job ___________ _________

Coralville Lake Administrative Building Mold and Asbestos Remediation

Contractor will provide all materials, equipment, and labor to remove mold and asbestos from the administrative building at the Coralville Lake Dam in accordance with attached performance work statement.

OVERVIEW:

Scope. The intention of this contract is for the Contractor to remediate mold and asbestos from the Administrative Building at Coralville Lake. The Contractor is to furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials to remediate mold and asbestos from the Administrative Building at Coralville Lake. Prices should include mobilization & de-mob, fuel, labor, materials, and equipment to complete the scope of work. All materials removed will be disposed of off-site by the Contractor at an approved hazardous waste dumpsite. The Contractor's work and responsibility will include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

The Contractor is required to attend an on-site pre-work meeting to be scheduled after the Notice to Proceed or Award. The areas where the work will take place is only accessible during weekday business hours. It will be the Contractor's responsibility for transporting the removed material to the proper disposal locations. The Contractor is responsible for all clean up, debris removal, traffic and public control and the restoration of areas, facilities, or structures negatively impacted by this contract to its original condition.

Location. Coralville Lake Project is located at [2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City], IA 52240

Site Visit. It is strongly encouraged for the Contractor to make a site visit prior to bidding this contract. Contact the Technical Point of Contact is: Dee Goldman, Operations Project Manager.

You may email him at howard.d.goldman@usace.army.mil or by calling 319.338.3543 x6304 to schedule and arrange a site visit.

Schedule. Upon notification, removal shall be completed within 90 days of Notice to Proceed. If conditions inhibit safe work, the Contractor may request additional days which are subject to approval by the COR. All service/work to remove all mold and asbestos material shall be performed during the hours of 0730-1600 (CT) on weekdays. Services on weekends or Federal holidays will not be permitted without approval from the COR in advance.

mailto:Dayne.C.Magneson@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General Requirement. The Contractor shall remove all mold and asbestos in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all drywall, insulation, paneling, flooring (laminate, tile, carpet), drop ceiling, ceiling grid, any secondary drywall ceiling, HVAC trunk lines and may require lights to be removed or temporarily hung in the eastern half (office portion) of the building. In the western half (visitor and display area) carpet tiles, drywall, paneling, lighting, drop ceiling, secondary ceiling (with asbestos), carpeted walls, and most non-structural walls shall be removed completely. The lighting may have to be temporarily rehung.

The contractor shall clean all remaining surfaces (plaster, CMU, Diffusers, tables, light fixtures, etc.) with a detergent/disinfectant and water solution (such as Fiber lock Technologies Shockwave or similar product) or biocide and allow to dry thoroughly. If a biocide solution is used, select one that will not leave a residue. Clean and dry all studs behind drywall and subfloor in east half of building with detergent or biocide. Disinfection is not a substitute for the removal of water-damaged or fungal containing porous materials since dead molds remain allergenic. Dry all surfaces thoroughly after cleaning. Asbestos is present in the texture on the plaster ceiling located in the western half of the building ie Display Room (118), Office 123, Women’s Restroom 119 and Men’s Restroom 120. The asbestos shall be removed and properly disposed of.

Inspections. The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

A pre-work inspection may be done immediately following the pre-work conference.

In conjunction with the final inspection, post treatment testing shall be conducted to include multiple air sampling throughout the building in all levels and in all heating/air zones to ensure the building is free from asbestos and mold. During the final walkthrough and inspection, the contractor shall provide test results and demonstrate all requirements of this contract have been met.

If completed services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to correct the deficient services to bring them into conformity with the requirements.

Correction of deficient services does not entitle the Contractor to an increase of the unit price contained in the awarded contract. If the Contractor fails to promptly correct unsatisfactory services or fails to take necessary action to ensure future work is in compliance with the contract requirements, the Government may proceed with any rights or remedies detailed within the contract clauses and terms. The Government reserves the right to delay or stop work as needed to accommodate higher priorities.

Work and Staging Area. The primary work area will be located at the Coralville Lake Administrative Building. The mold and asbestos removal is located within the drywall, flooring, ceiling, lighting and HVAC of the administrative building. There is a parking lot adjacent to the work area that will be designated as the staging area for this project. Equipment may be stored in the parking lot. The area will be closed off to the public. The Government is not responsible for providing storage containers or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials, and equipment. The Government assumes no liability for the Contractors equipment and materials left on site. Following completion of the contract, all Contractor’s equipment and materials must be removed from Government property. Maps and photos are attached to show the work and staging areas.

Equipment. Equipment that will be utilized during the restoration process: such as HEPA vacuums, demo carts, fogger/macromist, wobble lights, wet/dry vacuum, and vehicles will be supplied by the contractor. The government does not take responsibility for any equipment left on government property during non-work hours. Contractor personnel shall follow all industry standards for ensuring a safe work environment for their employees. Proper PPE shall be worn, may require decontamination areas set up, etc. The building will not be occupied by government employees or public visitors once containment and decontamination have begun until the day of the final inspection.

Property Damage. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing, equipment, facilities, parking lots and roads during the performance of the specified work. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor is to notify the COR immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor is to notify the COR of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers shall be driven on existing roads only. The Contractor shall also restore features (roadways, parking lots, structures, vegetation, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall, at their own expense, provide proof to the COR and maintain during the entire performance of this contract the following:

Insurance Type - General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined) Minimum Amounts of Liability $1,000,000. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Aggregate. The Contractor is required to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the COR at the time of the Pre-Work Conference.

Safety. Performance of all services must assure complete safety to public visitors, Government employees, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the worksite areas. The Contractor shall comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1) and the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations, current at the time of award. Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The complete safety manual with appendices can be reviewed at the following Internet address:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health- Requirements-Manual/.

The Contractor shall provide Contractor personnel with any/ all personal protective apparel and equipment required by the Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), industry standards, and the OSHA 29

CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and, as necessary, eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel such as respirators, eye protection, hard hats, etc.

Before the Pre-Work Conference, the Contractor shall be responsible to provide an approved Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis Plan, and information about any aerial lifting devices to be used including model number, height, weight and capacity of lift. All aerial lifting devices must be in compliance with the Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1). The Contractor is required to attend a Pre-Work Conference, to be scheduled by the COR, within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. The APP is to include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described in Section 3 below. Special attention should focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work will not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project. The APP is to interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

An AHA is to be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis will define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work will not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been submitted and accepted. A preparatory meeting will be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

Photos/Drawings/Maps. See attached photos, drawings, and maps of the Coralville Office work area.

Payment. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the COR. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, company name and address as registered in SAM.GOV, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item.

Local Point of Contact.

Dee Goldman Operations Project Manager US Army Corps of Engineers 319-338-3543, ext 6304

Email invoices to howard.d.goldman@usace.army.mil

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

**NOTE: To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms must be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK22CXXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative.

The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures - -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the Changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party.

The background check will cover, at a minimum, the ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer (KO). Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving under the influence or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g.

drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the Contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on a contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions which may require a contract modification, and the contractor is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

1) Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security Office NLT 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

1) Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

Personnel Change Request Form

Contract #_______________ Date___________

We, _____________________, respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date): ________________

(Insert signature block)

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

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To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK-15-C-XXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Rock Island District

Security Office

1500 Rock Island Drive

Rock Island, IL 61201