Attachment 02 SOW_Air monitoring_031521.docx

12445221R0019 NFSC FMS Ranger National Forest Air Monitoring Demolition of Witherbee Residence and Storage Bldg.

Attachment 02 Francis Marion National Forest Asbestos Air Monitoring for Demolition of Witherbee Houses

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

Demolition work for this project shall consist of the following:

· Provide Air Monitoring services for asbestos abatement, according to State and federal regulations. This includes up to ten (10) 8-hour days of on-site air monitoring, and includes all scheduling, planning, preparation, equipment, clearance samples, and air monitoring report.

· Work schedule must be coordinated with asbestos abatement contractor and COR.

Addresses for buildings to be demolished (See Location Map and Site Plan):

· Dwelling #602: 2397 Witherbee Rd, Cordesville, SC 29434

· Dwelling #603: 2381 Witherbee Rd, Cordesville, SC 29434

01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

All air monitoring activities shall be provided in accordance with SC State Regulations.

SC DHEC R.61-86.1 regulation is available at:

https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/R.61-86.1.pdf

01300 – SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include the following unless otherwise required in the specification:

The following submittals are required:

[FAR 52.236-15]

7 days

[FAR 52.236-6]

7 days

[FAR 52.223-6]

7 days

[FAR 52.236-11]

Before "Notice to Proceed" is issued.

01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Submit to COR before or concurrently when submitted to DHEC. Contractor to comply with DHEC notification requirements.

01510 – TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Electricity – Contractor shall plan to use a portable generator if power is needed. Power may be available at the nearby wellhouse.

B. Water – Water may be available at nearby wellhouse. Contractor shall plan to bring water for crew drinking water needs.

C. Sanitary – Abatement contractor is required to bring portable toilets for crews, and may allow usage.

01635 – PROTECTION OF ADJACENT AREAS

A. The Contractor is responsible for repairing all damage to areas caused by their activities or equipment at no additional cost to the government as directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

SECTION 024230 – ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor material, equipment and supervision to perform asbestos air monitoring and clearance sampling in accordance with these specifications, EPA (AHERA, Asbestos NESHAPS), OSHA, NIOSH, DOT, State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Asbestos Section, and any other applicable federal, state, or local regulations.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Provide air monitoring for demolition activities per SC DHEC regulations cited above.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The contracting firm must provide a SC DHEC current licensed Air Sampler for asbestos activities. Employed workers are required to be SC licensed certified asbestos workers, in accordance with applicable State and federal regulations and for the work areas in which they are accredited.

1.4 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

A. The regulations listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. The latest version of applicable regulations shall take precedence over the requirements of this specification when the regulation results in a higher standard of performance.

1. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Publications:

2. State of South Carolina Regulation:

3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications:

4. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publications:

a. Manual of Analytical Methods, 2nd Ed., Vol. 1, Physical and Chemical Analysis Method (P&CAM):

1) Method 239 Asbestos Fibers in Air

2) Method 7400 Fibers (NI, 3rd Ed., Vol. 1)

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publication:

a. 586-77 (R 1982) Test Performance of High Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. (Refer to Federal Regulations for definitions of terms used in this document.)

1.6 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A. All air monitoring and abatement work shall be performed without damage to or contamination of adjacent areas, equipment or materials. Should existing equipment or materials become damaged or contaminated by work done under this contract, the contractor shall restore all areas to original condition at no additional cost to the government.

1.7 MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Upon request of the Government, the contractor shall provide documentation for the workers initial and annual medical surveillance requirements.

1.8 TRAINING

A. The contractor shall provide documentation (as required in the Submittals, Section 1.12) that the workers are trained and certified in accordance with federal regulations and applicable State regulations and have completed the requirements for the annual 8-hour refresher course(s) for the work areas in which they are certified. Training for asbestos abatement professionals is required under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA), which is the authority under which EPA issued the EPA Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) (40 CFR Part 763, Appendix C to Subpart E). The MAP established five required training disciplines (worker, contractor/supervisor, inspector, management planner, and project designer) and one recommended discipline (project monitor).

1.9 LICENSES, PERMITS, AND NOTIFICATIONS

A. The abatement contractor (not the air monitor) is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling, and disposal. Provide timely notification of such actions as may be required by federal, state, regional, and/or local authorities.

B. Notify the COR at least 48 hours prior to beginning work. Failure to obtain proper permits, or failure to make proper State/EPA notification, or beginning work without first coordinating with the COR in advance, will be sufficient grounds for termination of this contract.

C. South Carolina asbestos certification/license is required for all individuals engaged in any aspect of asbestos abatement or design. This certification shall be current.

1.10 SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE

A. In addition to detailed requirements of this specification, comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of federal, state, regional, and local authorities regarding handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of asbestos waste materials. Comply with the applicable requirements of the current issue of 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 40 CFR 61, Subparts A and M. Where specification requirements and performance documents vary, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.11 RESPIRATOR PROGRAM

A. Upon request by the Government, the contractor shall submit documentation of an established respiratory protection program as required by ANSI Z88.2 and 29 CFR 1910.134.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be provided to the COR for approval ten (10) working days prior to commencing work involving asbestos materials.

B. Qualifications: Submit evidence that the contracting firm is licensed by SC DHEC as an "Asbestos Contractor" in accordance with the provisions of South Carolina regulation 61-86.1 and that the employed workers are trained and certified/licensed for their respective discipline.

C. Asbestos Work Plan: The abatement contractor is responsible for providing and submitting a detailed, project design plan of the work procedures to be used in the removal and abatement of materials containing asbestos (Not the air monitor). The plan shall be prepared and signed by the certified Project Designer. Such plan shall include a sketch showing the location, size, and details of asbestos control areas, location, layout, and details of the decontamination area, and locations of local exhaust equipment. The plan shall indicate all temporary utilities and include interface of trades involved in the construction, sequencing of asbestos-related work, disposal plan, type of wetting agent to be used, air monitoring, respirators, protective equipment, and a detailed description of the method to be employed in order to control site access and the generation of airborne asbestos including contingencies for containment breach, and fire. The plan must be approved by the government prior to the start of any asbestos work. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall meet with the COR to discuss in detail the asbestos plan, including work procedures and safety precautions.

D. Air Monitoring Plan: Submit a detailed air monitoring plan to address monitoring of the site and adjacent areas prior to, during, and (if required for demolition projects) after completion of the asbestos work. The air monitoring section shall address the use of a qualified independent third party (such as an Industrial Hygienist) not employed by the abatement contractor to perform any required air monitoring for this contract. This qualified person shall be EPA Contractor/Supervisor or Project Monitor certified for asbestos projects. If monitoring outside the asbestos control area shows airborne concentrations have reached the action level, stop work, correct the condition(s) causing the increase, and notify the COR immediately. In areas where the construction of an enclosed asbestos control area is not required, after initial Time Weighted Averages (TWA's) are established, and provided the same type of work is performed, provide personal and area monitoring at the designated limits of the asbestos work area at a frequency noted in the asbestos work plan. This plan must be approved by the government prior to the start of any asbestos work. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall meet with the COR to discuss in detail the asbestos air monitoring plan.

F. Testing Laboratory: Submit the name, address, and certification documents of the testing laboratory selected to perform all sample analysis when required by this contract. The lab shall be certified under the National Voluntary Lab Accreditation program (NVLAP) and American Industrial Hygiene Agency (AIHA) accredited.

G. Landfill: Not applicable.

H. Submit Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall submit proof of an active occurrence type liability insurance policy that covers asbestos air monitoring. Claims made policies are unacceptable.

I. Submit evidence of notification: The Abatement Contractor (not the air monitor) shall submit documentation of the required NESHAP notification to the SC DHEC Asbestos Section, as specified in paragraph "Licenses, Permits, and Notifications" above, prior to starting work.

J. Air Monitoring Results: Air monitoring will be completed by a qualified independent third party not employed by the abatement contractor to perform any required air monitoring. This contract provides the air monitoring service. Submit documentation of fiber counts. Submit monitoring results to the COR within 24 hours of receipt, signed by the testing laboratory. Note: Containment work areas shall not be torn down until post-removal air monitoring results meet the clearance level requirements AND the COR has approved the testing results and provided written permission.

K. Waste Shipment Records: None required for this contract. Any contaminated media or equipment requiring disposal is the responsibility of the air monitor contractor to ensure it is delt with in accordance with state laws and is included as part of the air monitoring service.

1.13 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. See Schedule of Items

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Warning Signs and Labels: Ensure by observation and communication to the abatement contractor that warning signs in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 is at all approaches to asbestos control areas. Ensure by observation and communication to the abatement contractor that all drums, bags, wrapped components, or other similar asbestos laden containers have appropriate warning labels. These actions are a requirement of the abatement contractor.

B. Back-up Generator: During abatement of friable asbestos, the contractor may be required to provide an auxiliary back-up generator to supply power to air monitoring systems should commercial power fail. This requirement will be spelled out specifically in the Statement of Work if required.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORK AREA

A. Perform asbestos-related work in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and SC DHEC regulations, and as specified herein.

B. Monitoring: Monitoring of airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and as specified herein using NIOSH Method 7400. The Government shall have the option to perform independent monitoring.

C. Site Inspection: While performing asbestos removal work, the Contractor shall be subject to on-site inspection by the COR who may be assisted by Government safety or environmental personnel. If the work is found to be in violation of any part of these specifications, the COR will issue a stop work order which will take effect immediately and remain in place until the violation is resolved. Standby time and expenses required to resolve the violation shall be at the Contractor's expense.

3.2 CLEARANCE SAMPLING AFTER FINAL CLEANUP

A. For asbestos abatement projects conducted with an enclosed containment area, the contractor shall perform an aggressive air sample of the area (at least three samples per removal site, with minimum volume of 2,400 liters of air per sample with a flow rate and sample time to yield a sample result that will provide statistical confidence that the air concentration is below 0.01 f/cc). Submit the results of these samples to the COR. The contractor shall not remove the containment area until permission is received from the COR. Before authorization to tear down the containment structure will be granted, the fiber counts from all three samples must be less than 0.01 f/cc of air. If the baseline TWA, established before work began, is greater than 0.01 f/cc, then all three samples must not exceed the baseline count. Should any of the three final samples indicate a higher value, the Contractor shall re-clean the area and shall repeat the clearance process until the fiber count is equal to or below that set by the above limits. All costs associated with re-cleaning and re-testing as a result of failure to meet clearance sampling limits shall be borne by the contractor.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS

A. No asbestos waste is expected from the air monitor, and incidental waste, such as air sampling cartridges, shall be handled and disposed of in accordance to state law and is included in this contract.

B. General asbestos waste requirements include: Collect asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and asbestos-contaminated clothing which may produce airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, in sealed double 6 mil plastic bags labeled in accordance with 29 CFR sec. 1910.100 (j) (2) or 1926.1101 (k) (2) (iii). Procedure for hauling and disposal shall comply with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, 49 CFR 172-177, 40 CFR 241 and 257, and state, regional, and local standards.

END OF SECTION C