Attachment 11 - Seed Project Asb Rem 028200.pdf

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 028200

PROJECT NUMBER: ULDF 230002

JULY 2024

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SECTION 028200

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor, herein referred to as the Contractor, will be responsible for performing all work in strict accordance with the Project Documents and all governing codes, rules, and regulations. Where conflicts occur between the Project Documents and applicable codes, rules, and regulations, the more stringent shall apply. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the requirements of this specification are solely the Contractor’s responsibility.

Note: the Government (AFRL Rome Research Laboratory) will provide a DOL fee waiver for the purposes of this project – fee savings should be reflected in the bid.

B. This asbestos abatement Project will consist of the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials from the AFRL/RI Building 101 located at AFRL Rome facility.

C. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the removal of asbestos floor tile and mastic, and window glaze and caulk.

D. The Contractor shall be aware of all conditions of the Project and is responsible for verifying quantities and locations of all Work to be performed. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to furnish all labor and materials necessary to perform the Work.

E. The Contractor shall be aware that Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Walls may contain materials (i.e., vermiculite, pipe insulation) within the core of the block which is suspect for asbestos. Although the CMU itself may not be suspect, if suspect asbestos materials within the CMU are discovered during renovations, work shall stop, and the Government representative shall be notified immediately.

F. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the work of other trades.

G. The Contractor shall be aware of where the removals will need to occur, the challenges getting to those removals and the difficulty associated with abatement in the areas.

1.02 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. General Requirements.

B. Asbestos Removal Drawing.

C. Asbestos, Lead Paint, and PCB Caulk Survey Report.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Pre-Abatement Submittals: No work shall begin until these submittals are returned with the

Government Representative’s approved action stamp. The Contractor shall submit the electronic documents listed below:

1. Permits, Licenses, Notifications, and Certifications:

a. New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Asbestos Contractor License.

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b. NYSDOL Asbestos Handler or Supervisor Certificate for each employee who works on the project.

c. Copy of DOH-2832 form or equivalent proof of training for each handler or supervisor who works on the project.

d. NESHAPS Notification (include proof of transmittal i.e., certified mail return receipt), if applicable.

e. Copies of all variances, amendments and re-openings being used for the project, if applicable (all variances proposed require pre-approval by the Government).

f. Any other Notifications: As required by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies together with proof of transmittal (i.e., certified mail return receipt).

g. NYSDEC Part 364 Waste Haulers Permit

h. NYSDEC Part 360 Solid Waste Disposal Permit (or out of state equivalent)

i. NYSDOH Approved Laboratory Certification for required OSHA air sampling.

2. Equipment: The Contractor shall submit the Manufacturer’s information on all of the following equipment:

a. HEPA Vacuums and their accessories (i.e., wire brushes)

b. Negative Air Pressure Equipment

c. Manometers. (note: if magnahelic manometers are used, submit calibration certification required semi-annually).

d. Respirators (including filter cartridges)

e. Protective Clothing

f. Polyethylene Sheeting

g. Duct Tape

h. Disposal Bags

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS): The Contractor shall submit copies of SDS for each chemical or material used for projects including but not limited to:

a. Encapsulants

b. Remover/Solvents

c. Cleaner/Disinfectants

d. Surfactants

4. Preliminary Schedule: provide an estimate of workforce to be utilized and the time required for completion of each major work area. Include estimated size and number of crews and work shifts.

5. An Abatement Work Plan including defined work area containments (including the type of containment, i.e., 2 layer tent enclosure, hardwall barriers, etc.), methods of abatement, decontamination unit locations, waste transport routes, dumpster locations, negative air exhaust locations and calculations of negative air machines required.

B. On-Site Information: Refer to Code Rule 56, Subpart 7.3, Asbestos Abatement Contractor

Daily Project Logs and Subpart 3.4(a)(2) Project Record.

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C. Post Abatement Submittals: The Contractor shall submit electronic copies of the documents listed below:

1. The name, address, NYS Department of Motor Vehicle Photo Identification Card Number, last four digits of social security number and asbestos certificate number of the person who supervised the asbestos project.

2. The location and description of the asbestos project.

3. The amount of asbestos or asbestos material (including asbestos contaminated elements) that was abated.

4. The commencement and completion dates of the project.

5. The name, asbestos handling license number, and address of the air sampling asbestos contractor that was used on the project.

6. The name, address and current NYS ELAP registration number of the laboratory that was used for air sample analysis on the project.

7. The name, asbestos handling license number, and address of the project monitoring asbestos contractor that was used on the project.

8. The name and address of the deposit or waste disposal site or sites where the asbestos waste material was deposited or disposed.

9. The name and address of any sites that were used for the interim storage of asbestos or asbestos waste materials prior to final deposit or disposal.

10. The name and address of any transporter(s) that were used to transport asbestos or asbestos material.

11. The name, addresses, NYS Department of Motor Vehicle Photo Identification Card number, last four digits of social security number and asbestos license or certificate number of all persons who were engaged on that portion of the asbestos project for which the asbestos contractor has responsibility.

12. Copy of the asbestos abatement supervisor’s daily project log specified in 56-7.3.

13. Copy of all waste disposal manifests, and disposal logs.

1.04 NOTICES

A. The Contractor shall provide notification for a Large Scale Project of intent to commence asbestos abatement activities as indicated below. In cases where a project is in multiple buildings, notices shall be completed for each building.

1. At least ten (10) Working days prior to beginning abatement activities, send written notification to:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2

National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) Coordinator 290 Broadway

New York, NY 10007-1866

2. At least ten (10) Calendar days prior to beginning abatement activities send written notification to:

New York State Department of Labor Worker Protection Central Processing

Asbestos Project Notification- Room 290B State Campus – Bldg.12

Albany, NY 12240

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B. The Contractor shall post and/or provide Building Occupant Notification at least 10 days prior to beginning abatement activities as required by NYS Industrial Code Rule 56. The posting shall include the following information:

1. The locations of the abatement Project.

2. The amounts and types of asbestos containing materials being abated.

3. The commencement and completion dates of the Project.

4. The name and asbestos license number of the abatement Contractor.

5. The name and address of the Air Monitoring Firm and laboratory.

1.05 PROJECT MONITORING AND AIR SAMPLING

A. The Government shall engage the services of an independent Air Monitoring Firm.

B. The Government shall engage the services of a Project Monitoring Firm who shall serve as the

Government Representative in regard to the performance of the asbestos abatement Project and provide direction as required throughout the entire abatement period.

C. The Contractor is required to ensure cooperation of its personnel with the Air and Project

Monitoring Firms for the Air and Project monitoring functions. The Contractor shall comply with all direction given by the Project Monitor during the course of the Project.

D. The Project Monitoring Firm shall staff the Project with a trained and certified person(s) to act on the Government’s behalf at the job site. This individual shall be designated as the Abatement Project Monitor.

1. The Project Monitor shall have the authority to direct the actions of the Contractor verbally and in writing to ensure compliance with the Project documents and all regulations. The Project Monitor shall have the authority to Stop Work when gross Work practice deficiencies or unsafe practices are observed, or when ambient fiber concentrations outside the removal area exceed 0.01f/cc or the background level.

a. Such a Stop Work order shall be effective immediately and remain in effect until corrective measures have been taken and the situation has been corrected.

b. Standby time required to resolve the situation shall be at the Contractor's expense.

E. The Independent Air Monitoring Firm hired by the Government shall provide abatement air sampling and analysis as required by applicable regulations. Sampling will include background, work area preparation, during-abatement, and clearance sampling per Code Rule 56 requirements. In addition, for tent removals, a minimum of at least one clearance sample inside and outside shall be collected in each tent. Additional samples shall be collected in accordance with small or large Project requirements if cumulative Project quantities exceed those of a minor Project.

1. If the air sampling during abatement reveals airborne fiber levels at or above 0.01 fibers/cc or the background level (whichever is greater) outside the Work Area, then an immediate Stop Work order shall be issued. The Contractor shall then inspect the barriers for leakage and HEPA vacuum and/or wet clean the surface outside the Work Area. The Contractor shall bear the burden of any and all costs incurred by this delay.

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2. Should air sampling results fail for a work area, the cost associated with the additional air monitoring and technician time shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.06 CONTRACTOR AIR SAMPLING

A. The Contractor shall conduct air sampling that is representative of both the 8-hour TWA and

30-minute short-term exposures to indicate compliance with the permissible exposure and excursion limits. A negative exposure assessment will not relieve the Contractor from wearing respiratory protection.

B. The Contractor's laboratory analysis of air samples shall be conducted by a NYSDOH ELAP approved laboratory, subject to approval of the Government representative.

C. Results of personnel air sample analyses shall be available, verbally, within twenty-four (24) hours of sampling and shall be posted upon receipt. Written laboratory reports shall be delivered and posted at the Work site within five (5) days.

1.07 PROJECT SUPERVISOR

A. The Contractor shall designate a full-time Project Supervisor who shall meet the following qualifications:

1. The Project Supervisor shall hold New York State certification as an Asbestos

Supervisor.

2. The Project Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a "Competent Person" as defined by OSHA 1926.1101 and shall have a minimum of one year experience as a supervisor.

3. Due to the length and size of the project, should the project supervisor need to be replaced, a new project supervisor must obtain written approval by the Government before asbestos abatement can continue.

B. If the Project Supervisor is not on-site at any time whatsoever, all Work shall be stopped. The

Project Supervisor cannot be removed from the Project without the written consent of the Government. The Project Supervisor shall be removed from the Project and replaced, if so requested by the Government.

C. The Project Supervisor shall be responsible for the performance of the Work and shall represent the Contractor in all respects at the Project site. The Supervisor shall be the primary point of contact for the Asbestos Project Monitor.

1.08 SPECIAL JOB CONDITIONS

A. The abatement work shall be completed in compliance with 40 CFR 763, NAVFAC P-502, and New York State Department of Labor Industrial Code Rule 56.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PROJECT LOG BOOK

A. The Project Supervisor shall document all Work performed daily and note all inspections required by NYS Industrial Code Rule 56, i.e., testing and inspection of barriers and enclosures.

2.02 SIGNS AND LABELS

A. Generator identification information shall be affixed to each waste container indicating the following printed in indelible ink:

GENERATOR NAME: United States Air Force FACILITY NAME: AFRL/RI Main Campus FACILITY ADDRESS: AFRL Building 101, Rome, New York

2.03 HEPA VACUUM EQUIPMENT

A. All vacuuming performed under this contract shall be performed with HEPA filter equipped with industrial vacuums conforming to ANSI Z9.2.

B. Provide tools and specialized equipment including scraping nozzles with integral vacuum hoods connected to a HEPA vacuum with flexible hose.

C. Each HEPA equipped vacuum shall be equipped with a HEPA filter that has never been used and each HEPA equipped vacuum must be inspected and tested prior to being brought on site for the proper operation and performance of the HEPA filter. Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Proof of inspection and testing for each HEPA equipped vacuum must be made available to the Government Representative upon request. Each HEPA equipped vacuum must be tagged with the date of the last HEPA filter change.

2.04 POWER TOOLS

A. Power tools used to drill, cut into, or otherwise disturb asbestos material shall be equipped with HEPA filtered local exhaust ventilation.

B. Each HEPA equipped power tool shall be equipped with a HEPA filter that has never been used or each HEPA equipped power tool must be inspected and tested prior to being brought on site for the proper operation and performance of the HEPA filter. Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Proof of inspection and testing for each HEPA equipped power tool must be made available to the Government Representative upon request. Each HEPA equipped power tool must be tagged with the date of the last HEPA filter change.

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2.05 HEPA EQUIPPED NEGATIVE AIR UNITS

A. Each HEPA equipped negative air unit shall have a HEPA filter that has never been used or each HEPA equipped negative air unit must be inspected and tested prior to being brought on site for the proper operation and performance of the HEPA filter. Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Proof of inspection and testing for each HEPA negative air unit must be made available to the Government Representative upon request. Each HEPA equipped negative air unit must be tagged with the date of the last HEPA filter change. At a minimum, the Primary HEPA filter must be replaced every 600 hours.

B. Each negative air unit must be capable of fitting through a standard door or access hatch where required.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Should the area beyond the Work Area(s) become contaminated with asbestos containing materials or elevated fiber levels, immediately stop Work and institute emergency procedures. Immediate notification is required to the CO, COR and AFRL/RIOCV (Environmental Office). Contaminated non-Work Areas shall be isolated and decontaminated in accordance with procedures established for asbestos removal. All costs incurred in decontaminating such non-Work Areas and the contents thereof shall be borne by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government. Abatement work shall not continue in the work area until satisfactory clearance air samples prove the non-work areas are properly decontaminated.

B. Prior to decontamination enclosure construction and Work Area preparation the Work Area must be vacated by non-certified persons and building occupants.

C. All demolition necessary to access asbestos containing materials for removal must be conducted within negative pressure enclosures by licensed asbestos workers. Demolition debris may be disposed of as construction and demolition debris provided the Asbestos Project Monitor determines that it is not contaminated with asbestos. Demolition debris contaminated with asbestos must be disposed of as asbestos waste.

D. Asbestos waste dumpster location and transport route shall be coordinated with the

Government representative. All waste shall be transported in a covered cart.

E. Comply with the rules and regulations referenced in Part 1 of this Section.

3.02 REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall remove asbestos containing materials in accordance with the Contract

Documents and the approved Asbestos Work Plan.

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3.03 RESTORATION

A. After final clearance remove locks and restore electrical and HVAC systems. All temporary power shall be disconnected, power lockouts removed, and power restored. All temporary plumbing shall be removed.

B. Finishes damaged by asbestos abatement activities including, but not limited to, plaster/paint damage due to duct tape and spray adhesives, and floor tile lifted due to wet or humid conditions, shall be restored prior to final payment.

1. Finishes unable to be restored shall be replaced under this Contract.

2. All foam and expandable foam products and materials used to seal Work Area openings shall be completely removed upon completion of abatement activities.

C. All penetrations (including, but not limited to, pipes, ducts, etc.) through fire rated construction shall be fire stopped using materials and systems tested in accordance with ASTM E814 on projects where re-insulation is part of the required work.

PART 4 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS WASTE

4.01 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL SITE

A. The Contractor's Hauler and Disposal Site shall be approved by the Government.

B. The Hauler, with the Contractor and the Government Representative, shall inspect all material in the transport container prior to taking possession and signing the Asbestos Waste Manifests.

C. Unless specifically approved by the Government, the Contractor shall not permit any off-site transfers of the waste or allow the waste to be transported or combined with any other off-site asbestos material. The Hauler must travel directly to the disposal site with no unauthorized stops.

4.02 WASTE STORAGE CONTAINERS

A. All waste containers shall be fully enclosed and lockable (i.e., enclosed dumpster, trailer, etc.).

No open containers will be permitted on-site (i.e., open dumpster with canvas cover, etc.)

unless specifically permitted by an approved site specific variance.

B. The Government Representative shall verify that the waste storage container tags (license plates) match that listed on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Part 364 permit. Any container not listed on the permit shall be removed from the site immediately.

C. The container shall be plasticized and sealed with a minimum of two (2) layer of 6 mil polyethylene on the sides and two (2) layers of 6 mil polyethylene on the floor. Once on site, it shall be kept locked at all times, except during loading.

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D. While on-site, all four (4) sides of the container shall be labeled with EPA Danger signage:

DANGER

CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS

AVOID CREATING DUST

CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

E. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Asbestos Hauler's Permit number shall be stenciled on both sides and back of the container.

F. The container is not permitted to be loaded unless it is properly plasticized, has the appropriate danger signage affixed, and has the permit number appropriately stenciled on the container.

G. The waste container(s) shall be located on site in such a location that the waste can be directly carried by hand or covered cart from the waste decontamination enclosure to the waste container(s). Asbestos waste dumpster location and transport route shall be coordinated with the Government representative.

H. The waste shall be removed from site no later than 10 calendar days from project completion. Delay in removing waste from site may prevent the Contractor from obtaining the retainage withheld.