Attachment_2_-_Additonal_Tech_Specs.pdf

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

for

29 Mile Guard Station and Garage Demolition

Description The work covered under this section includes: (1) demolition of the structures; (2) abatement of hazardous materials/hazardous building components found in the structures; (3) recycling and salvaging of building materials that can be recycled and salvaged; (4) disposal of wastes generated during site activities covered in this Statement of Work; (5) compacting, backfilling and final grading of excavated areas.

Applicable Codes and Regulations The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, interstate and local laws, environmental regulations, and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR Chapter 1, the California Health and Safety Code; California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5; California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2; El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board and the El Dorado County Department of Public Health. The duty of the Contractor to comply with all current applicable laws, regulations and requirements takes precedence over any other duty or task described herein. Therefore, in the event that subsequent legislation or regulations conflict with prescribed procedures contained in this contract, said changes shall take precedence.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Forest Service, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes ensuring project related hazardous or toxic wastes are sent to licensed, permitted, and approved disposal sites.

All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of federal (29 CFR) and state (Title 8 CCR) OSHA. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

Contractor Qualifications and Licenses If the buildings are found to contain any of the mentioned hazardous materials, the contractor must possess the certification listed below. All required certification must be current at time of contract award. This list is not all inclusive and is subject to change as new Federal, State and local laws and regulations are implemented and existing Federal, State and local laws are revised.

Asbestos. Contractor must be certified by the Board under Business and Professions Code Section

7058.5. Business and Professions Code Section 7180 et seq. requires any individual performing asbestos consulting activities in California to be certified by Cal / OSHA’s Asbestos Consultant Certification Unit.

Lead Based Paint. Contractor must be California trained and certified to perform work involving lead base paint outlined in this contract. California's lead accreditation and certification program began in June, 1994. At that time, new childhood lead poisoning prevention legislation (Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 35001 et seq.) required the California Department of Health Services (DHS) to create a program to certify lead-related construction trades-people and accredit lead-related construction training providers. Final regulations establishing this program took effect April 5, 1995.

Hazardous Waste Transportation.

Contractors transporting hazardous waste must be registered. Statutory requirements governing hazardous waste transportation in California are contained in Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Article 6.5, Article 6.6, and Article 13 of the California Health and Safety Code (Health & Safety Code).

Regulations adopted pursuant to these statutes are found in, Division 4.5, Chapter 13, and Chapter 29 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. (CCR 22). These requirements require any person who transports hazardous waste in a vehicle to have a valid registration issued by DTSC in his or her possession while transporting the hazardous waste.

Contractors shall possess a current A or C-21 class license issued by the State of California.

Permits The Contractor shall obtain all special permits and licenses and give all notices required for the performance and completion of the abatement/demolition and removal work, hauling, and disposal of debris.

Notifications and Inspections The Contractor shall be responsible for completing all notifications required to perform the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling all required inspections within the timeframe specified to prevent delays in accomplishing the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

Health and Safety Plan The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. At a minimum, the Contractor’s personnel and equipment shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, safety and health regulations and procedures, as well as Forest Service regulations, rules and procedures. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, employees and subcontractors perform in a safe manner. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling hazardous materials/waste (if present) and conducting emergency response and site cleanup activities are trained in the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the work activities.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary bracing, shoring, fences, warning lights, barricades, signs, and other measures as necessary to protect the public, workers, and adjoining property from damage from demolition work, all in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights.

A Master Health and Safety plan is required prior to initiation of work under this contract. The Health and Safety Plan, and amendments thereto, submitted under requirements of this contract shall be prepared by the Contractor.

Laboratory Qualifications and Requirements The Contractor may be required to use laboratory facilities for analysis of unknown chemicals/materials that were missed during the site characterization study. The analytical laboratory chosen by the Contractor(s) to perform analysis shall be a State of California Certified Laboratory; and certified to perform the required analytical method at the time the tests are conducted.

Contractor Caused Spills and Releases The Contractor is solely responsible for any and all spills or leaks and subsequent clean up that may be required during the performance of this contract which occur as a result of or are contributed to by the actions of its agents, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor agrees to clean up such spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the Forest Service and in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The clean up shall be at no cost to the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide spill response materials including, but not limited to, containers, shovels and personal protective equipment. Spill response materials shall be available at all times in which hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are being handled or transported. Spill response materials shall be compatible with the type of material being handled or transported.

The contractor shall report all such spills or leaks, regardless of their quantity, to the Forest Service immediately upon discovery. A written follow-up report shall be submitted to the Forest Service no later than 24 hours after the initial telephonic report. The written report shall be in narrative form and as a minimum include the following:

Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest no., etc).

Whether amount spilled is EPA/state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

Containment procedures initiated.

Summary of any communications contractor has with press, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

Upon completion of the clean-up activities for contractor caused spills and releases, the contractor shall submit a final clean-up certification report to the Forest Service. The report shall include a description of clean-up procedures employed at the site, the final disposition and disposal location of spill residue. Include also copies of all spill related cleanup and closure documentation and correspondence from the regulatory agencies.

Material/Waste Segregation The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes generated during activities undertaken pursuant to this contract are segregated so as to minimize the volume of hazardous wastes. 50% of materials are required to be recycled, salvaged or reused. Containers must be marked so that they are readily identified. In addition, the Contractor must ensure that there is a clear audit trail for all items until the final recycling or treatment/disposal is accomplished.

All recycled materials generating a refund or salvage at the recyclers are expected to provide cost savings and thereby reduce disposal fees. This reduction should be reflected in the demolition bid items. A high volume of the following materials are expected to be recycled on this project:

concrete (footings, foundations, structure walls and flooring, etc.)

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a daily log of all construction and demolition debris that leaves the site. The log and receipts must contain the weight of the debris the facility accepted and whether the material was disposed in a landfill or recycled. The log must be available on site during demolition activities.

Packaging and Container Marking The contractor shall package, mark, label and load all items in such a manner that all applicable Federal, state and local EPA and DOT regulations are met. Packaging, shipping names, marking, labeling, placarding, etc., under the terms of this contract will be in accordance with 49 CFR and 40 CFR. All hazardous waste containers shall be labeled in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart C, Part 264, Subpart I and Part 265, Subpart I and California CCR, Title 22, Division 4.5. If items must be repackaged for proper shipment the contractor shall perform such repackaging and furnish all required materials. When repackaging is necessary, the contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the original container and placarding in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local EPA and DOT regulations. The Contractor shall also provide and affix the appropriate placards to each vehicle prior to leaving specific project sites.

The Contractor shall ensure that all containers used for the packaging and repackaging of hazardous wastes are compatible with the materials they will hold. The Contractor is also responsible for ensuring that the containers they provide for the management of wastes comply with the requirements of 40 and 49 CFR and applicable state and local regulations.

If the Contractor elects to package compatible items in the same container, then the contractor must provide an all-inclusive packing list showing each item and its respective quantity. This list shall be placed outside the outermost container. A copy of the packing list must be attached to the manifest.

Manifesting (if Hazmat is present) A uniform hazardous waste manifest is required for the removal of regulated hazardous wastes from National Forest Lands under this contract. Manifests and land disposal restriction notifications will be prepared by the Contractor in accordance with 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart B, Part 263 Subpart B, Part 264 Subpart E, Part 265 Subpart E and Part 268 as well as California CCR, Title 22, Division 4.5. A Forest Service representative shall sign the manifests as the generator. The Contractor shall review all manifests for completeness and accuracy prior to presenting them to the Forest Service for signature.

Completed copies of all manifests shall be furnished to the Forest Service office whose address appears on the manifests, as well as submitted as attachments to all invoices. Manifests shall be submitted in such a manner as to comply with the timeliness prescribed by the state and EPA regulations. Each manifest, as well as all other documentation required herein shall be clearly and distinctly marked with the contract number and delivery order number as applicable. If blocks are not provided, the contract and delivery order information shall be placed in the upper right hand corner of each document.

Material/Waste Management on National Forest Lands The Contractor(s) is responsible for ensuring that all materials and wastes generated during the activities of this contract are managed in compliance with Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. This includes ensuring that all excavated contaminated soils are immediately placed into appropriate containers upon excavation and not stored directly on the ground. In those instances where contaminated soil stockpiling is necessary, soils shall be placed on a liner for containment purposes.

The Contractor(s) is responsible for ensuring that all containers of hazardous waste generated under the activities of this contract are removed from National Forest lands within 90 days of generation.

The Contractor shall dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted.

The Contractor shall remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that their presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers or the environment.

Removed materials, trash, and debris shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Forests’ property and disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

Transporters (if hazmat is present) For all hazardous wastes transported under this contract, the Contractor shall present at time of offer, all applicable state waste hauler licenses and hauler numbers. Only experienced, licensed, transporters shall be used to haul hazardous wastes under this contract. The Contractor shall also provide and affix appropriate placards to each vehicle prior to leaving Forest Service premises and ensure that all EPA, DOT and State transporter requirements are met.

The contractor will comply with, and ensure that all applicable subcontractors comply with, all requirements of 49 CFR 100-199, regarding waste transportation under this contract. Complete compliance with these regulations shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that emergency response information is carried on transport vehicles and maintained at facilities where hazardous materials are received, stored, or handled during transportation. Shipping papers will contain an emergency response telephone number supplied by the disposal contractor which is monitored 24 hours a day in order to provide immediate, detailed emergency information to personnel reacting to emergencies. Technical names will be included in the descriptions of materials reflected on shipping papers by "not otherwise specified" (n.o.s.) descriptions.

Off-Site Recycling and Treatment/Storage/Disposal Facilities The Contractor shall identify each recycling and/or TSD facility, which may receive hazardous wastes under this contract. Each TSD facility must have, as a minimum; EPA RCRA permitted or state approval as a treatment or disposal facility and is in good standing with the regulatory community. The Contractor agrees that no facility other than those initially accepted by the Government. The Forest Service on a case-by-case basis may accept additional TSD facilities.

In an effort to reduce the Region’s future liability for the wastes it generates, ALL wastes and contaminated media managed under this contract shall be sent to only those treatment/ storage/disposal facilities that are in compliance with EPA’s “Off-Site Rule” (40 CFR 300.400 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Off-Site Rule” list). The Contractor shall provide confirmation that the proposed off-site facility is Off-Site Rule compliant prior to the initiation of any shipment.

Work Plan The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with two (2) copies of the Work Plan for the project. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

Training, certification and licensing requirements for personnel performing abatement and demolition. Qualifications and experience of personnel and subcontractors. Documentation of Hazardous Waste Operations Training, Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Certification for on-site personnel as well as license and registration for personnel involved in transporting hazardous waste generated by activities covered under this contract (if hazmat is present.)

Detailed description of how the abatement and demolition activities will be performed.

Site map. Pertinent landmarks/structures on-site or in the immediate vicinity.

Location of proposed activities. Location of hazardous materials and hazardous materials building components identified in the inventory.

Equipment decontamination procedures.

Waste storage and disposal methods.

Site Specific Emergency Response Plan.

Procedures for protecting soils, vegetation and watersheds during demolition and excavation.

Specific exclusions/assumptions regarding the specific work to be performed.

List of equipment to be used on the project.

Permit and notification requirements.

Utility abandonment requirements.

Dust control.

Debris Management Plan A hazardous material/waste management plan (if present), which includes waste identification protocol, an explanation for reuse/disposal chosen, identification of the selected recycling facility or TSD facility.

Documentation and certification of the facility’s ability to accept hazardous materials/wastes shall be provided as an attachment to the work plan.

Backfill and compaction of depressions caused by excavation, demolition or removal

Final Grading Plan Project Work Schedule.

During field work, if substantial or unexpected latent materials or improvements are encountered on the site, Contractor shall immediately notifiy the Contracting Officer for direction.

Proceeding with cleanup or removal work without Contracting Officer approval will be at the Contractors expense.

All work plans must be approved in writing by the Government prior to the commencement of that phase of work.

Asbestos Abatement (if required) Asbestos that is friable or may become friable must be removed from the structures prior to demolition.

Erosion Control Plan The Contractor shall prepare an erosion control plan before commencing work. The plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. This plan should include best management practices and measures for minimizing ground disturbance and preventing material from being discharged into or stored next to the two nearby streams. Sediment containment structures such as fabric fences, fiber rolls, or logs should surround areas of ground disturbances.

The contractor should also take appropriate measures to prevent damage to vegetation including trees.

Underground Storage Tanks The Contracting Officer shall be notified of any Underground Storage Tanks discovered during performance of the work identified in this Statement of Work. The Contracting Officer will provide further instructions on how to proceed.

Demolition Report The Contractor shall prepare a Demolition Report that contains the quantity and location of materials that were reused, recycled, or disposed. If applicable, include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the project and material. If required, the report will also contain any hazardous waste abatement that was completed.

DELIVERABLES

Preliminary Plans: Health & Safety Plan Project Work Plan Erosion Control Plan

Post demolition Plan: Demolition Report

All Plan submittals shall consist of two (2) hard copies of and one (1) copy (electronic .pdf files).

Any deviation from the accepted demolition Work Plan must be explained in the Abatement and Demolition report.

Timeline/Deliverable Schedule - CONTRACT TIME = 45 DAYS TOTAL

PLAN DUE

Preliminary Plans Health & Safety Plan Within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed date.

Project Work plan Within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed date.

Erosion Control Plan Within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed date.

Post-Demolition Plans Demolition Report (and Abatement Report, if required)

Report due within 15 days following completion of site work.