Asbestos Abatement NE SE.pdf

Hastings Area School System 232 W. Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058

Asbestos Abatement Bid Specifications for:

Northeastern Elementary

Southeastern Elementary

Bid Specifications Prepared by:

Catherine Phelps Asbestos Project Designer #A25166

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE

INVITATION TO BID…………………………………………………………… 3

BID PROPOSAL…………………………………………………………………. 3

SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSAL…………………………………………….. 3

QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO……………………………………… 4

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………………… 4

1.1 Bidding Requirements…………………………………………………….. 4

1.2 Scope of Work……………………………………………………………… 8

1.3 Description of Work………………………………………………………... 12

1.4 Applicable Standards and Guidelines………………………………………. 12

1.5 Submittals and Notices……………………………………………………… 12

1.6 Site Security/Cleanliness……………………………………………………. 15

1.7 Emergency Planning…………………………………………………………. 15

1.8 Work/Conduct Requirements……………………………………………… 15

1.9 Time Schedule……………………………………………………………… 16

PART 2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT………………………………………… 17

PART 3 EXECUTION………………………………………………………………. 19

PART 4 SUPPORT ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………

BID FORM

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification # 0000341

INVITATION TO BID

Hastings Area School System is soliciting bids for the removal of all asbestos containing materials as described in this Agreement. Bids shall cover all services, labor, materials, equipment, permits, fees, and insurance necessary to complete project on time.

BID PROPOSAL (S)

Bid Number 0000341

The removal of all asbestos containing materials as described in this agreement from the

Hastings Area School System Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary Schools, located at:

Northeastern Elementary Southeastern Elementary

519 E. Grant Street 1300 S. East Street

Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings, Michigan 49058

SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSAL

Hastings Area School System will be accepting sealed bids until 1:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the office of the Superintendent located at 232 W. Grand

Street in Hastings, Michigan. Public bid opening will take place at following the bid deadline and the awarding of the bid will be pending board approval. Bid proposals shall be on the bid forms furnished at the end of this agreement and addressed as follows:

Hastings Area School System

Attn: Dr. Nick Damico, Superintendent

232 W. Grand Street

Hastings, MI 49058

Bid Number 0000341 – Northeastern & Southeastern Asbestos Abatement 2025

Hastings Area School System still reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to reject the

Bid of a Bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Hastings Area School System, in a position to perform the contract; to waive informalities, irregularities and technicalities;

to reject any and all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced [unreasonable unit price(s)] or conditional Bids; or to advertise for new Bids. Hastings Area School System also reserves the right to award the Contract in the School’s best interest, and therefore, may select a Bidder other than the lowest and or may modify the scope of work for reasons of schedule or economic advantage. The successful bidder will here-by be referred to as the Contractor in this document.

Hastings Area School System requests that bid prices be held firm for 60 days or until the bid is awarded, whichever comes first.

QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:

AAA Lead Inspections, Inc.

15 North Park NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

(616) 364-9200 catherine@aaaleadinspections.com

Contact Person: Ms. Catherine Phelps

PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Bidders Requirements

A. Site Investigation

1. By submitting a bid, the Contractor acknowledges that he/she has investigated and satisfied himself/herself as to:

a) The conditions affecting the work, including but not limited to physical conditions of the site which may bear upon site access, handling and the storage of tools and materials, access to water, electric or other utilities or otherwise affect performance of required activities.

b) The character and quantity of all surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered in so far as this information is reasonably ascertainable from a careful inspection of the site, including exploratory work completed by the

Building Owner or a designated Consultant, as well as information presented in drawings and specifications included with this contract. Any failure by the

Contractor to acquaint himself/herself with available information, materials, and conditions will not relieve him/her from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The

Building Owner is not responsible for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor on the basis of information made available by the Building

Owner. This especially includes all quantities and locations of asbestos containing materials identified in this bid package.

2. Bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting which will begin at 3:30 p.m. on March 25, 2025 at the Hastings High School located at 520 West South

Street in Hastings, Michigan 49058.

3. The Contractor is advised to conduct field measurements of asbestos material quantities prior to submitting a bid. The listed material quantities listed in these project specifications are estimates only. The provided drawings of material locations are included for representations only. The Owner shall assume no liability for discrepancies, errors and/or omissions with the given figures and drawings.

B. Discrepancies and/or Questions

1. Should a Bidder find discrepancies in the plans and/or specifications or should he/she be in doubt as to the meaning or intent of any part thereof, he/she must, no later than three (3) business days prior to the bid opening, request clarification from the Building owner. Discrepancies with regard to conflicts between the

Contract documents and applicable Federal, State, or Local regulations or requirements shall be included in this caveat. Failure to request such clarifications is a waiver to any claim by the Bidder for expense made necessary by reason of later interpretation of the contract Documents by the Building

Owner or Regulatory Agency.

2. Explanations desired by the prospective Contractor regarding specifications or other bid documents shall be requested IN WRITING so as to be received no later than five (5) days prior to commencement of removal activities. Requests shall include the contract number and name and shall be directed to AAA Lead

Inspections, Inc, (AAA) 15 North Park NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544.

3. Oral explanations or instruction will not be binding. Only written addenda are binding. Any addenda resulting from their requests will be emailed to all listed holders of the Bid Document no later than two (2) business days prior to bid opening. The Bidder shall acknowledge the receipt of all addenda.

C. Modification and Withdrawal of Bids

1. Withdrawal or modifications to bids are effective only if written notice thereof is filed prior to time of bid opening and at the place specified in the Notice to

Bidders. The Contractor or his/her designated representative must sign a notice of withdrawal or modifications to a bid.

2. No withdrawal or modifications shall be accepted after the time for opening of bid proposals.

D. Bid Bond and Performance Bond and Insurance

1. Bid Bond – Each Bidder must furnish a bid bond insured by a recognized surety company acceptable to the Building Owner with his/her proposal. The bond must be in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid. Other security may be acceptable as agreed to by the Building Owner.

2. Performance Bond – The selected Contractor shall furnish in acceptable form, performance bonds in the amount of 100% of the base bid amount as security for the faithful performance of this contract and for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with this contract.

Performance bonds shall be issued by a qualified surety authorized to do business in the State of Michigan or a cashier’s check equaling the base bid amount. The cost of the performance bond shall be paid by the Contractor as part of the Base

Bid.

3. Insurance Requirements – The Contractor shall purchase and maintain insurance throughout the duration of the project that will protect him/her from claims that may arise out of or result from his/her activities under this Contract, whether those activities are performed by the Contractor or by one of the Contractor’s

Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. The Contractor shall protect, defend and indemnify the Owner, its officers, agents “including specifically, AAA Lead Inspections, Inc.”, servants, volunteers, and employees from any and all liabilities, claims, liens, demands, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature which may result in injury or death to any persons, and for any result in injury or death to any persons, and or loss or damage to any property, including property owned or in the care, custody, or control of the Owner in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, operations, or performance of work in connection with this Agreement resulting in whole or in part from negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or any Subcontractor.

a) Bidders shall submit proof of coverage under the Workman’s Compensation

Insurance System of the State of Michigan or other similar benefit acts.

b) Bidders shall submit Proof of Asbestos Specific general liability insurance, specific for asbestos abatement, for personal injury, occupational disease and sickness or death and property damage. Insurance shall meet the following requirements and bidders shall provide insurance certificates for minimum insurance coverage as follows:

COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY

EACH

OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE

Bodily Injury Liability $ 1,000,000 $2,000,000

Property Damage $ 1,000,000 $2,000,000

Or

Bodily Injury & Property Damage Combined $ 1,000,000 $2,000,000

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

Bodily Injury (Per Person) $ 1,000,000

Bodily Injury (Per accident) $ 1,000,000

Property Damage $ 1,000,000

Or Bodily Injury & Combined Damage $ 1,000,000

EXCESS LIABILITY

General Liability Coverage $ 1,000,000 $1,000,000

WORKER’S COMPENSATION & EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY

Each Accident $ 1,000,000

Disease-Policy Limit $ 1,000,000

Disease-Each Employee $ 1,000,000

E. Licenses and Qualifications

1. Bidders must be licensed as required by the State of Michigan for the purpose of removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition and maintenance of structures or components covered by or composed of asbestos-containing materials. Bidders must be licensed for a minimum of five (5) years.

2. Bidders shall demonstrate prior experience on asbestos abatement projects of similar nature and scope through the submission of letters of reference from

Building Owners including the names, address and telephone number of the contact persons specifically familiar with the Contractor’s work, for at least three

(3) previous users of service. Include descriptions of projects, locations, and records of all air monitoring data that were generated during the projects.

3. Bidders must be willing to submit any citation information, if requested.

F. Rejection of Bids

1. The Building Owner reserves the right to reject bids for any reason that serves the best interests of the Building Owner or building occupants. The Building

Owner also reserves the right to waive any technicality or irregularity in a bid.

Failure to submit requested information/documentation or the submission of incorrect information/documentation would result in automatic disqualification of the bid package.

G. Worker Rights

1. The Contractor shall comply with the Michigan Civil rights Act which states that

Contractors shall not discriminate in hiring or in its terms and conditions of employment of the basis of face, religion, creed, national origin, color, sex, marital status, age, height or weight, nor on bona fide job requirements. Neither shall a Contractor discriminate in the sales of products or the rendering of services pursuant to this contract on the basis of any of those categories.

1.2 Scope of Work

A. This specification covers the abatement of exposure to asbestos hazards from building structures and components. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to show all of the work necessary to complete the project. In spite of any minor omissions from said documents, the Contractor’s bid is to include everything necessary to timely, workmanlike, and safely complete this abatement project and return the property for the owner’s use according to these specifications.

B. The list of all Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) to be removed from the school buildings and the floor plan drawings outlining the locations are below.

The quantities listed are estimates only. However, by submitting a bid the

Contractor signifies he/she has taken their own measurements and has submitted a price for removing the specified material without regard to the quantity stated herein.

Northeastern

Elementary

Southeastern

Elementary

Window systems and all associated caulk to be removed, window openings to be boarded up by abatement contractor

Approximately

1,266 LF

Approximately

1,212 LF

Presumed Transite panels

(see following information from original drawings)

434 SF 396 SF

1.3 Description of Work

A. The work specified herein shall be the removal of asbestos-containing materials, from the Hastings Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary Schools, by competent persons trained, knowledgeable and qualified in the techniques of abatement, handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials and the subsequent cleaning of contaminated area, who comply with all applicable

Federal, State, and Local regulations and are capable of and willing to perform the work of this Contract.

B. The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, services, insurance, permits, fees, and equipment necessary to carry out the work in accordance with all applicable

Federal, State, and Local regulations and these specifications.

1.4 Applicable Standards and Guidelines

A. General requirements

1. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable

Federal, State, and Local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement, and any other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement.

2. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists, the most stringent requirements shall be utilized.

3. Copies of all standards, regulations, codes and other applicable documents, including this specification shall be available at the worksite.

1.5 Submittals and Notices

A. Contractor shall:

1. Prior to commencement of work

a) The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all permits, assessments, fees, bonds, and other charges as necessary to perform and complete the work of this contract, including connection charges and inspection fees.

b) Submit proof satisfactory to the Building Owner that required permits, site location and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos-containing waste materials have been made.

c) Should abatement projects involve greater than 260 linear feet of pipe insulation or 160 square feet of sprayed, troweled or otherwise applied material or covering or composing building structures or components, send written notification in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61.146 of Subpart M, to the appropriate state or Federal air pollution control agency responsible for the enforcement of the National Emission Standard for Asbestos at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of any on-site project activity. Provide the

Building Owner with a copy of the notice, at the time of mailing.

d) Submit proof satisfactory to the Building Owner that required permits, site location and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos containing waste materials have been made. Obtain and submit a copy of handling procedures and list of protective equipment utilized for asbestos disposal at the

Landfill, signed by the Landfill Owner.

e) Submit documentation satisfactory to the building Owner that the Contractor’s employees, including foremen, supervisors and any other company personnel or agents who may be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers or who may be responsible for any aspects of abatement activities, have received adequate training.

f) Submit documentation from a physician that all employees or agents who may be exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of background levels have been provided with an opportunity to be medically monitored to determine whether they are physically capable of working while wearing the respirator required without suffering adverse health effects. In addition, document that personnel have received medical monitoring as required in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101

(m). A written Medical Opinion must be presented for each person on site.

The Contractor must be aware of and provide information to the examining physician about unusual conditions in the workplace environment (e.g., high temperatures, humidity, chemical exposures) that may impact on the employee’s health or ability to perform work activities.

g) When rental equipment is to be used in abatement areas or to transport asbestos contaminated waste, a written notification concerning intended use of the rental equipment must be provided to the rental agency with a copy submitted to the

Building Owner.

h) Document NIOSH approvals for all respiratory protective devices utilized on site. Include manufacturer certification of HEPA filtration capabilities for all cartridges and filters. This may be obtained through the NIOSH “List of

Certified Equipment”, the manufacturer, or local MIOSHA office.

i) Submit documentation of respirator fit-testing that is in accordance with qualitative procedures as detailed in the OSHA Construction Standard for

Asbestos 29 CFR 1926.1101 appendix C; Qualitative Fit Test Protocol or be quantitative in nature.

2. During Abatement Activities

a) Submit daily job progress reports detailing abatement activities. Include review of progress with respect to previously established mile-stones and schedules, major problems, action taken, injury report, and equipment breakdown.

b) Submit copies of all transport manifests, trip tickets and disposal receipts for all asbestos waste materials removed from the work area during the abatement process.

c) Submit daily, copies of worksite entry logbooks with information on worker and visitor access.

d) Submit logs documenting filter(s) changed on respirators, HEPA vacuums, negative pressure ventilation units, and other engineering controls. The number and size of negative pressure units required for the project shall be based on maintaining the required negative pressures as measured on-site, rather than calculated from the manufacturer’s rating(s).

e) Post at the job site a list containing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Contractor, Building Owner, the Asbestos project Consultant, General Superintendent, Air Sampling Professional, Testing Laboratory and any other personnel who may be required to assist during abatement activities

(e.g., Safety Officer, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Energy Conservation

Officer). List emergency or after hours numbers as well as weekday office numbers.

B. Owner shall:

1. Prior to commencement of work:

a) Notify occupants of work areas that may be disrupted by the abatement, of project dates and requirements for relocation and limitation of access.

Arrangements must be made prior to start, for relocation of desks, files, equipment and personal possessions and unauthorized access into the work area. NOTE: Notification of all building occupants and users is required by law and should eliminate temptation for unauthorized access to the contaminated work area(s).

b) Submit to the Contractor, results of pre-abatement air sampling if conducted;

include location of samples, names of the Air Sampling Professional, equipment utilized and method of analysis.

1.6 Site Security/Cleanliness

A. The work area is to be restricted to authorized, trained and protected personnel.

These may include the Contractor’s employees, employees of subcontractors, building owner employees and representatives, state and local inspectors, and any other designated individuals. A list of authorized personnel shall be established prior to job start and posted at the work site.

B. The Contractor shall report attempted entry into the work area by unauthorized individuals immediately to the Building Owner/Representative.

C. A logbook shall be maintained in the clean-room area of the worker decontamination system. Anyone who enters the work area must record name, affiliation, time in, and time out for each entry.

D. All areas occupied or used in any way by the Contractor (all employees), outside the enclosure(s) but within the building shall be kept in a neat and uncluttered condition and thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day, to the satisfaction of the

Owner’s Consultant. If at any time, food containers or debris is found not properly disposed of, eating on the premises shall be terminated.

E. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining areas outside the building in a condition acceptable to the Owner or the Owner’s consultant. This includes but is not limited to sanitation, storage of supplies, equipment, and vehicles; and employee driving and substance abuse.

1.7 Emergency Planning

A. Emergency planning shall be developed prior to abatement initiation and agreed to by the Contractor and the Building Owner.

B. Emergency planning shall include written notification of police, fire, and emergency medical personnel of planned abatement activities; work schedule and layout of work area, particularly barriers that may affect response capabilities.

C. Emergency planning shall include considerations of fire, explosion, toxic atmospheres, electrical hazards, slips, trips and falls, confined spaces, and heat related injury. Written procedures shall be developed and employee training in procedures shall be provided.

1.8 Work/conduct Requirements

A. A “Competent Person” as defined in 29 CFR 1926.1101 must be on-site at all times throughout the duration of the project(s).

B. The Owner’s consultant is not the Contractor’s out-man. The Contractor must provide one out-man (competent person) for each enclosure (unless the decontamination chambers are within “talking” distance of each other). The out-man must always remain within talking distance of the enclosure they are assigned.

C. A foreman with competent-person credentials must remain within the enclosure at all times during the project.

D. Contractor’s employees are subject to immediate dismissal if any of the following, but not limited there to, occurs:

1. Not following proper abatement procedures, including but not limited to improper use and care of respiratory protection and the throwing of asbestos disposal bags outside of the enclosure.

2. Physical threats and violence to the Owner’s Consultant or any other person.

3. Property damage or theft.

4. Reckless driving on Owner’s property.

5. Discourteous and ill-mannered statements made to the Owner, Owner’s employees or Owner’s Consultant.

6. Consumption or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs on the

Owner’s premises.

1.9 Time Schedule

A. The awarded Contractor shall adhere to the following time schedule. This schedule is part of the contract documents and will be strictly enforced by the

Building Owner. The Building Owner prior to the commencement of the project must approve any and all variances to this schedule in writing.

1. Project Schedule

a) The project must commence on June 9, 2025 and will be referred to as the start date. Work at both sites must begin on this day and continue as necessary. The

Contractor must coordinate work area timelines with the construction manager during the first week of the project.

b) The project will include removal of window systems in 2-3 rooms, boarding up the openings, then coordinating with construction manager when to return and move to the next area.

PART 2 – MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 Materials

A. General

1. Where applicable deliver all materials in the original packages, containers or bundles bearing the name of manufacturer and the brand name.

2. Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination.

Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the work area until abatement is completed.

3. Damaged, deteriorated or previously used materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the worksite and disposed of properly.

4. Polyethylene sheeting for walls and stationary objects shall be a minimum of 4-mil thick.

5. Method of attaching polyethylene sheeting shall be agreed upon in advance by the Contractor and Building Owner and selected to minimize damage to equipment and surfaces. Method of attachment may include any combination of duct tape or other waterproof tape, furring strips, spray glue, staples, nails, screws or other effective procedures capable of sealing adjacent sheets of polyethylene (fire resistant if specified) and capable of sealing polyethylene (fire resistant if specified) to dissimilar finished or unfinished surfaces under both wet and dry conditions (including the use of amended water).

6. Polyethylene sheeting utilized for worker decontamination enclosure shall be opaque white or black in color.

7. Disposal bags shall be 6-mil polyethylene, preprinted with labels as required by

OSHA regulation: 29 CFR 1926.1101.

8. Disposal drums shall be metal or fiberboard with locking ring tops.

9. Stick-on labels as per OSHA requirements.

10. Warning signs as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101.

B. Removal

1. Water will be the wetting agent during removal activities.

2. Replacement of building materials should not be necessary on this project.

2.2 Equipment

A. General

1. When necessary, a sufficient quantity of negative pressure ventilation units equipped with HEPA filtration and operated in accordance with ANSI 29.2-79

(local exhaust ventilation requirements) and EPA guidance document EPA

560/5-83-002 Guidance for Controlling Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials in

Buildings, Appendix F: Recommended Specifications and Operating Procedures for the Use of Negative Pressure Systems for Asbestos Abatement shall be utilized so as to provide one workplace air exchange every 15 minutes, with a minimum of –0.02 column inches of water pressure differential, relative to outside pressure, which shall be maintained within the negative pressure enclosure as evidenced by manometric measurement.

NOTE: The Contractor is responsible for providing proof of manometric measurements and such proof records shall be included in project documents turned over to the Owner upon final completion.

To calculate total air flow requirements:

Total ft³/min = Vol. of work area (in ft³)

15 min

To calculate the number of units needed for abatement:

Number of units needed = (Total ft³/min)

Capacity of unit in ft³/min

2. Respirators and filters shall be provided that have been tested and approved by the NIOSH for use in asbestos containing atmospheres. An adequate supply of respirators and HEPA cartridges must be on-site and available for workers, regardless of respirator type.

3. Full body disposable protective clothing, including head, body and foot coverings consisting of material impenetrable by asbestos fibers (Tyvek® or equivalent) shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors in sizes adequate to accommodate movement without tearing.

4. Additional safety equipment (e.g., hard hats meeting the requirements of ANSI

Standard Z87.1-1981, eye protection meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard

Z87.117979, safety shoes meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard Z41.1-

1967, disposable PVC gloves), as necessary, shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors.

5. Non-skid footwear shall be provided to all abatement workers. Disposable clothing shall be adequately sealed to the footwear to prevent body contamination.

6. A sufficient supply of disposable mops, rags and sponges for work area decontamination shall be available.

B. Removal

1. A sufficient supply of scaffolds, ladders, lifts and hand tools (e.g., scrapers, wire cutters, brushes, utility knifes, wire saws) shall be provided as needed.

2. Airless sprayers with pumps capable of providing 500 pounds per square inch

(psi) at the nozzle tip at a flow rate of 2 gallons per minute for spraying amended water.

3. Rubber dustpans and rubber squeegees shall be provided for cleanup.

4. A sufficient supply of HEPA filtered vacuum systems shall be available during cleanup.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

NOTE: Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a better type of building construction, more exits, or otherwise safer conditions than the minimum requirements specified in this part.

3.1 Preparation

A. Work area Pre-cleaning and Preparation

1. Post caution signs meeting the specification of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 at any location and approach to a location where airborne concentrations of asbestos may exceed ambient background levels. Signs shall be posted at a distance sufficiently far enough away from the work area to permit an employee to read the sign and take the necessary protective measures to avoid exposure.

Additional signs may need to be posted following construction of workplace enclosure barriers.

2. Shut down and lock out electric power to all work areas. Provide temporary power and lighting. Ensure safe installation (including ground faulting) to temporary power sources and equipment by compliance with all applicable electrical code requirements and OSHA requirement for temporary electrical systems. All cost for electric power shall be paid by the Building Owner.

3. Shut down and lock out of heating, cooling, and air conditioning system (HVAC) components that are in, supply or pass through the work area. Investigate the work area and agree on pre-abatement condition with the Building Owner. Seal all intake and exhaust vents in the work area with tape and 6-mil polyethylene.

Also, seal any seams in system components that pass through the work area.

4. The Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for abatement personnel outside of the enclosed work area and maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the process.

5. The Building Owner will provide water for contract purposes. The Contractor shall consult the Owner’s representative before connection to the building water system.

6. Pre-clean all movable objects within the work area using a HEPA filtered vacuum and or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. After cleaning, these objects shall be removed from the work area and carefully stored in an uncontaminated location. Carpeting, drapery, clothing, upholstered furniture and other fabric items may be disposed of as asbestos contaminated waste or cleaned as asbestos contaminated items utilizing HEPA vacuum techniques and off-premises steam cleaning.

7. Seal off all windows, doorways, corridor entrances, drains, ducts, grills, grates, diffusers, skylights and any other openings between the work area and uncontaminated areas outside of the work area (including the outside of the building, tunnels and crawl spaces with 4-mil polyethylene sheeting and tape.

8. Cover walls in the work area with 4-mil polyethylene sheeting. Walls that are non-porous and will not be damaged by water, surfactant, encapsulant do not necessarily need protection. They can be decontaminated using HEPA vacuums and wet cleaning techniques. Walls with mortar joints (e.g., Title) are considered porous. In addition, openings through these walls to uncontaminated areas of he building must be sealed.

B. Worker Decontamination Enclosure Systems

1. Worker decontamination enclosure systems shall be provided at all locations where workers will enter or exit the work area. One system at a single location for each contained work area. These systems may consist of existing rooms outside of the work area, if the layout is appropriate, that can be enclosed in plastic sheeting and are accessible from the work area. When this situation does not exist, enclosure systems may be constructed out of metal, wood or plastic support as appropriate.

2. Plans for construction, including materials and layout, shall be approved by the

Building Owner’s Representative prior to work initiation and submitted no later than the pre-start meeting. Worker decontamination enclosure systems constructed at the worksite shall utilize 6-mil opaque white or black polyethylene sheeting or other acceptable materials for privacy.

3. Pathways into (from clean areas to contaminated areas) and out of (from contaminated areas to clean areas) the work area shall be clearly designated.

C. Waste container Pass-out.

1. Plans for Waste Pass-out and Emergency Exits shall be submitted for approval no later than the pre-start meeting.

2. Whenever possible the waste container pass-out shall be constructed at some location away from the worker decontamination enclosure system. Wherever possible, this shall be constructed in similar fashion to the worker decontamination enclosure system using similar materials air lock. NOTE:

Curtained doorway may be used for container pass-out.

3. This system SHALL NOT be used to enter or exit the worksite.

D. Commencement of Work Shall Not Occur Until:

1. Enclosure systems have been constructed and leak tested.

2. Negative pressure ventilation systems are functioning adequately.

3. All pre-abatement submissions, notifications, postings, and permits have been provided and are satisfactory to the Building Owner.

4. All equipment for abatement, cleanup and disposal are on site.

5. All worker training and certification is completed.

6. Contractor receives written permission from Building Owner to commence abatement.

3.2 Personnel Protection Requirements

A. Documentation of personal protection requirements.

1. The Contractor shall prepare and timely maintain a log to establish a permanent record that training, fit testing, and other like requirements of this section are being performed for each employee as intended by the rules and these specifications.

2. Said log is to be kept on-site and convenient for inspection by the Building

Owner, asbestos Project Consultant, Employees and Regulatory Personnel.

3. A complete and legible copy of said log will be furnished to the Building Owner as part of the project completion requirements.

B. Respiratory Protection

1. All respirator protection shall be provided to workers in accordance with the written respiratory protection program, which must include all items in OSHA 29

CFR 1910.134 (b) (1-11).

2. Worker shall be provided with personally issued, individually identified (marked with waterproof designations) respirators.

3. Respiratory protection consisting of powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) with full-face piece and HEPA filters or better will be provided and used by all asbestos abatement workers for full containment removal operations (half-face negative pressure respirators may be used once work practices have been established showing that fiber counts are well within the limits of said respirator).

Half-face negative pressure respirators, equipped with HEPA filters, may be used for glovebag removal operations and for setting up, tearing down, pre-cleaning and work area(s) with the approval and or discretion of the Owner’s representative. Workers will always wear a respirator when in the work area.

While wearing the respirator, workers will not pull the respirator away from his/her face to talk, smoke, eat or drink. No workers will be permitted to wear a half-face respirator unless the area of seal is clean shaven. If half-face respirators are used as described above, then a qualitative fit test for each employee engaged in this work must be completed. These fit tests must be completed in accordance with OSHA regulations.

4. An adequate supply of cartridges and respirators shall be on-site and available for workers (regardless of respirator type).

5. Respirators shall be selected to meet the following level of protection:

a) Airborne concentration of asbestos NOT in excess of 1 f/cc.

• Half-face air-purifying respirator equipped with HEPA filter cartridges.

b) Airborne concentration of asbestos NOT in excess of 5 f/cc.

• Full facepiece air-purifying respirator equipped with HEPA filter cartridges.

c) Airborne concentration of asbestos NOT in excess of 10 f/cc

• Any powered air-purifying respirator equipped with HEPA filter cartridges or any supplied-air respirator operated in continuous flow mode.

6. Fit Testing

a) Workers must perform positive and negative air pressure fit tests each time a respirator is put on, whenever the respirator design so permits. Power air-purifying respirators shall be tested for adequate flow as specified by the manufacturer.

b) Workers shall be given a qualitative fit test in accordance with the procedure detailed in OSHA Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.1001, Appendix C, Qualitative Fit Test Protocols for all respirators to be used on this abatement project. An appropriately administered quantitative fit test may be substituted for the qualitative fit test.

c) Documentation of adequate respirator fit must be provided to the Building

Owner.

7. No one having facial hair that lies along the sealing surface of the respirator, such as beards, sideburns or is unshaved shall be permitted to don a respirator and enter the work area.

C. Protective Clothing

1. Disposable clothing including head, foot and full body protection shall be provided in sufficient quantities and adequate sized for all workers and authorized visitors.

2. Hard hats, protective eyewear, gloves, rubber boots, and steel toe safety shoes shall be provided as required for workers and authorized visitors.

3. The competent person shall examine worksuits worn by employees at least once per work shift for rips or tears that may occur during work operations. When rips or tears are detected they shall be immediately mended or the worksuit shall be replaced.

3.3 Removal Procedures

A. All removal shall be supervised by a competent person.

B. Clean and isolate the work area in accordance with section 3.1.

C. Wet all asbestos containing material with water or amended water using airless sprayers capable of providing a fine spray mist, in order to reduce airborne fiber concentrations when the material is disturbed. Saturate the material to the substrate. However, do not allow excessive water to accumulate in the work area.

Keep all removed material wet enough to prevent fiber release until it can be containerized for disposal. Maintain a high humidity in the work area by misting or spraying to assist in fiber settling and reduce airborne concentrations. Wetting procedures are not equally effective on all types of asbestos containing materials but shall non-the less be used in all cases.

D. Material removed from building structures or components shall not be dropped or thrown onto the floor. Material shall be removed as intact sections or components whenever possible and carefully lowered to the floor.

E. Containers (6-mil polyethylene bags or fiber drums) shall be sealed when full.

Wet materials can be exceedingly heavy so double bagging of waste material is required. Bags shall not be overfilled. They should be securely sealed to prevent accidental opening and leakage by tying tops of bags in an overhand knot or by taping in gooseneck fashion. Do not seal bags with wire or cord. Bags shall be decontaminated on exterior surfaces by wet cleaning or HEPA vacuuming before being placed in clean drums and sealed with locking ring tops.

3.4 Prohibitions

A. The following work practices and equipment shall not be used for work related to asbestos or for work which disturb ACM or PACM, regardless of measured levels of asbestos exposure or the results of initial exposure assessments.

1. High-speed abrasive disc saws that are not equipped with point of cut exhaust ventilator or enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust air.

2. Compressed air used to remove asbestos, or materials containing asbestos, unless the compressed air is used in conjunction with an enclosed ventilation system designed to capture the dust cloud created by compressed air.

3. Dry sweeping, shoveling or other dry clean-up of dust and debris containing

ACM or PACM.

4. Employee rotation as a means of reducing employee exposure to asbestos.

3.5 Clean-up Procedure

A. Remove and containerize all visible accumulation of asbestos containing material and asbestos contaminated debris, utilizing rubber dust pans and rubber squeegees to move material around, promptly into leak-tight containers. Special care shall be taken to minimize damage to floor sheeting.

B. Wet clean all surfaces in the work area using rags, mops and sponges as appropriate. To pick up excess water and gross wet debris, a wet-dry HEPA vacuum may be used. NOTE: Some HEPA vacuums might not be wet-dry vacuums.

C. Remove the cleaned outer layer of plastic sheeting from walls and floors.

Windows, doors, HVAC system vents and all other openings shall remain sealed.

The negative pressure ventilation units shall remain in continuous operation.

Decontamination enclosure systems shall remain in place and be utilized.

D. Removal all containerized waste from the work area and waste container pass-out airlock.

E. Decontaminate all tools and equipment and remove at the appropriate time in the cleaning sequence.

F. The work area shall be cleaned until it can pass a visual inspection by the

Building Owner’s Consultant. Additional cleaning cycles shall be provided as necessary, at no cost to the Building Owner until the area passes a visual inspection by the Building Owner’s Consultant. The Contractor will bear all costs of additional cleanings, visual inspections and final air clearances.

G. Following the satisfactory completion of clearance air motoring, remaining barriers may be removed and properly disposed of.

3.6 Clearance Air Monitoring

A. Following the completion of clean-up operations, passage of visual inspection by the Asbestos Project Consultant and encapsulation the Contractor shall notify the

Asbestos Project Consultant that the work area is ready for clearance air monitoring.

B. The Asbestos Project Consultant shall then sample the air in the work area for airborne fiber concentrations for final clearance determination.

C. The air sampling shall be conduced using sampling pumps calibrated at a flow rate of at least two (2) and not more than fifteen (15) liters per minute using collection media and procedures in accordance with NIOSH Standard Analytical

Method 7400 for Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) and Transmission Electron

Microscopy (TEM) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 Appendix A to Subpart

E – Interim Transmission Electron Microscopy. Air volumes shall be sufficient to provide reliable results down to 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeters of air (f/cc) or lower for PCM and 70 structures per millimeter squared (s/mm2) or lower for

TEM.

D. The Asbestos Project Consultant will establish the number of samples that are required and the specific locations where they shall be taken, with the concurrence of the Owner.

E. Aggressive sampling shall be performed using a one-horse leaf blower.

F. Air samples shall be analyzed by Phase Contrast Microscopy or Transmission

Electron Microscopy.

G. All samples at all locations shall indicate concentrations or airborne fibers less than or equal to 0.01 f/cc for PCM and 70 s/mm2 for TEM, for release of the work area.

H. Areas exceeding concentrations of 0.01 f/cc for PCM and 70 s/mm2 for TEM shall be recleaned and retested until satisfactory levels are obtained. The

Contractor will bear all costs of additional clearance air monitoring when such additional monitoring is mandated by said recleaning.

3.7 Disposal Procedures

A. As the work progresses, to prevent exceeding available storage capacity on site, sealed and labeled containers of asbestos containing waste shall be removed and transported to the prearranged disposal location.

B. Disposal must occur at an authorized site in accordance with regulatory requirements of NESHAP and applicable state and local requirements.

C. All dump receipts, trip tickets, transportation manifests or other documentation of disposal shall be delivered to the Building Owner for his records. The record keeping format shall utilize a chain-of-custody form which includes the names and addresses of the Generator (Building Owner), contractor, pickup site and disposal site, number of bags or estimated quantity of asbestos waste and the type of containers used. The form will be signed by the Generator, the Contractor, and the Disposal Site Operator, as the responsibility for the material changes hands. If a separate hauler is employed, his/her name, address, telephone number and signature will appear on the form.

D. Transportation to the landfill

1. Once drums, bags and wrapped components have been removed from the work area, they shall be loaded into an enclosed truck for transportation.

2. When moving containers, utilize hand trucks, carts and proper lifting techniques to avoid back injuries, trucks with lift gates are helpful for raising drums during truck loading.

3. The enclosed cargo area of the truck shall be free of debris and lined with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting to prevent contamination from leaking or spilled containers. Floor sheeting shall be installed first and extend up the side walls.

Wall sheeting shall be overlapped and taped into place.

4. Drums shall be placed on level surfaces in the cargo area and packed tightly together to prevent shifting and tipping. Large structure components shall be secured to prevent shifting and bags placed on top. If required to prevent bag punctures, disposable dunnage shall be used between sharp or irregular components and the bags. Do not throw containers into truck cargo area.

5. Personnel loading asbestos containing waste shall be protected by disposable clothing including head, body, and foot protection and at a minimum, half-face air-purifying dual cartridge respirators equipped with high efficiency filters

6. Any debris or residue observed on containers or surfaces outside of the work area resulting from cleanup or disposal activities shall be immediately cleaned up using HEPA filtered vacuum equipment and or wet methods as appropriate.

7. Large metal dumpsters are sometimes used on site for asbestos waste collection prior to transport and final disposal. These must have doors or tops that can be closed and locked, or other suitable means to prevent vandalism or other disturbance of bagged asbestos debris and wind dispersion of asbestos fibers.

Unbagged material shall not be placed in these containers, nor shall they be used for non-asbestos waste. Bags shall be placed, not thrown, into these containers to avoid splitting.

E. Disposal at the landfill

1. Upon reaching the landfill, trucks are to approach the dump locations as closely as possible for unloading of the asbestos containing waste.

2. Bags, drums and components shall be inspected as they are off-loaded at the disposal site. Material in damaged containers shall be repacked in empty drums or bags as necessary.

3. Waste containers shall be placed on the ground at the disposal site, not pushed or thrown out of trucks.

4. Personnel off-loading containers at the disposal site shall wear protective equipment consisting of disposable head, body and foot protection and, at a minimum, half-face air-purifying dual filter respirators equipped with HEPA filters.

5. Following the removal of all containerized waste, the truck cargo area shall be decontaminated using HEPA vacuums and or wet methods to meet the no visible residue criteria. Polyethylene sheeting shall be removed and discarded along with contaminated cleaning materials and protective clothing, in bags or drums at the disposal site.

6. If landfill personnel have not been provided with personal protective equipment for the compaction operation by the landfill operator, the Contractor shall require protective clothing and respiratory protection for the duration of this operation be provided by the landfill operator before commencing the off loading.

3.12 Re-Establishment of the Work Area(s) and Systems

A. Re-establishment of the work area shall only occur following the completion of clean-up procedures and after clearance air monitoring has been performed and documented to the satisfaction of the Building Owner.

B. Polyethylene barriers shall be removed from walls and floors at this time, maintaining decontamination enclosure systems and barriers over doors, windows, etc. as required.

C. The Contractor and the Building Owner shall visually inspect the work area for any remaining visible residue. Evidence of contamination will necessitate additional cleaning requirements.

D. Additional air monitoring shall be performed if additional clean up is necessary.

E. Following satisfactory clearance of the work area, remaining polyethylene barriers may be removed and disposed of as asbestos contaminated waste.

F. At the discretion of the Contractor, mandatory requirements for personal protective equipment may be waived following the removal of all barriers.

PART 4 - SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND PERSONNEL

4.1 Training

A. Training shall be provided by the Contractor to all employees or agents who may be required to disturb asbestos containing or asbestos contaminated materials for abatement and auxiliary purposes and to all supervisory personnel who may be involved in planning, execution or inspection of abatement projects.

B. Training is to have occurred within 12 months prior to the initiation of abatement activities.

C. The Contractor must document training by providing date of training, training entity, course outline, and names and…