Attachment 3_Specs_WasteRemovalBayouSauvage_Rev 1 03202026.pdf

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Exhibit A – Technical Specifications for

Contract Number 12639521D0055 Task Order 12639526F0100 Specifications For Waste Removal at Bayou Sauvage

United States Department of Agriculture Bayou Sauvage, New Orleans, LA

Issued for Bid – Rev. 1 March 2026

12639526Q0091, Attachment 3

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CONTRACT NUMBER 12639521D0055

TASK ORDER 12639526F0100

SPECIFICATIONS FOR WASTE REMOVAL AT BAYOU SAUVAGE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

BAYOU SAUVAGE, NEW ORLEANS, LA

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBGROUP

Resp.

Charge Section Title

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 1 to 3 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 1 to 2 01 35 00 Special Procedures 1 to 2 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 1 to 4 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 1 to 5

FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SUBGROUP

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 61 13 Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Materials 1 to 6 02 81 00 Transportation/Disposal of Hazardous Materials 1 to 8

SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBGROUP

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 1 31 22 00 Grading 1 to 3 31 62 16-13 Steel Sheet Piles 1 to 3 32 92 19 Seeding 1 to 3

30300.16.00 SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this Agreement comprises of the following:

1. Removal, transport, and disposal of material required for deep burial per U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) requirements and material for landfill. Located within canal and surrounding areas in United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (Owner), herein referred to as the “Site”. Site expands over USFWS property and an adjacent private property.

2. Removal, transport, and disposal of other non-native items within property as shown on Drawings in Attachment 1 of both properties.

3. Procurement of necessary permit applications to perform excavation Work within a wetlands area, including but not limited to construction dewatering and the potential construction of coffer dams during precipitation highs.

4. Take ownership of a property lease for duration of Site Work and provide notification at Site access points that specific conditions of entry exist.

5. Site restoration.

1.02 AGREEMENT

A. Construct Work under single lump sum Agreement based upon submitted Price Schedule.

B. Contractor Employment of Subcontractors:

1. Work specified in the following Sections.

a. Relations and responsibilities between Contractor and assigned Subcontractors shall be identical to that between Contractor and Subcontractors it has selected.

C. Permit Applications

1. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits

D. Property Lease of Adjacent Private Property Access.

1. Contractor will need to enter into lease of adjacent private property owner and pay applicable fees until project closure. Contractor is expected to maintain property lease from the beginning of material removal to final restoration.

1.03 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Work on Project which will be executed after completion of Work of this Agreement, and which is excluded from this Agreement, as follows:

1. Following completion of waste removal, a Site investigation will be performed to determine nature and extent of residual environmental impacts and document that performance objectives are being met. Following completion of the Site investigation, a report will be submitted to the contractor specifying the extent of contamination, if any is present, prior to the start of Site restoration.

1.04 FUTURE WORK

A. Project is designed to return degraded wetland conditions to a functional, self-sustaining state through mitigation and restoration developed to restore natural processes.

B. Ensure that Work is clear of encroachment into areas required for future Work.

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1.05 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in stages to accommodate Contractors’ use of premises during construction period;

coordinate construction schedule and operations with Owner's Representative.

1. Phase 1 – Site Preparation & Mobilization

a. Secure Property Lease Agreement

b. Submittal of Safety, Quality Control, and Stormwater & Pollution Control Plans to USFWS

c. Secure Permits

d. Site Layout and Staking

e. Utility Markouts

f. Erosion & Sediment Controls

2. Phase 2 – Earthwork & Hydrological Controls

a. Swamp Map Placement

b. Construction/Installation of Coffer Dam

c. Trash Sorting & Removal

d. Excavation & Dewatering

e. Soil Filling & Decompaction

f. Substrate Management

3. Phase 3 – Site Investigation (by others)

4. Phase 4 – Site Restoration

a. Wetland seeding (native)

b. Removal of temporary controls

c. Site closeout

1.06 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have complete and exclusive use of premises for execution of Work.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of items under this Agreement, stored on Site.

1.07 OWNER-FURNISHED ITEMS

A. Owner's responsibilities:

1. Provide of Owner Point of Contact

B. Contractor's responsibilities:

1. Use the identified disposal facilities for waste materials planned for removal from Site.

2. Obtain and pay for permits for those items for which contractor is responsible.

3. Designate start and completion dates for each activity in Construction Schedule.

4. Review Drawings. Submit to Owner notification of any discrepancies or problems anticipated in delivery of project.

5. Procure property lease agreement.

6. Ensure traffic controls are in place for construction activity.

7. Provide a minimum Level C PPE.

8. Receive and unload necessary equipment and materials at Site.

9. Promptly inspect Site jointly with USFWS Owner, Lease Owner and record concerns, damages, or defective items.

10. Handle materials at Site.

11. Protect waste materials from exposure to elements, and from damage. Daily waste haul tracking, including vehicle ID/plate #, manifest #, Landfill location and time of departure and time returned to Site.

12. Dust and erosion control management.

13. Dewatering/pretreatment.

14. Site restoration.

15. Removal of all construction equipment and debris upon demobilization.

16. Submittal of final waste manifests and or weight disposal tickets from landfills. Repair or replace any items damaged by Contractor.

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1.08 SAFETY

A. Daily tailgate safety meetings shall be conducted prior to the start of Work including observations of weather and Site conditions.

B. When cutting, grinding and welding stainless steel Contractor shall adhere to OSHA Standard

1926.1126 for hexavalent chromium.

C. Contractor shall provide entry supervisor, attendant and air monitoring equipment to perform confined space Work per OSHA 1910.146 and 29 CFR§ 1926.1200-1213.

D. Contactor shall provide safe Work practices for excavation and trenching per OSHA 1926.651 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.

E. Take appropriate continuous measures to protect all people in vicinity of project from potential hazard of exposure to air-borne contaminants potentially including lead and/or asbestos. Measures include procedures to comply with regulations of applicable federal, state, and local agencies.

F. Provide an on Site Safety manager during Work.

1. Safety manager should be a competent person certified in CPR/First Aid.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Owner has a current lease agreement to property abutting to USFWS property. Contractor to take over Site lease of the adjacent private property and provide signs at gates and access points notifying individuals that specific conditions of entry exist. Clearly mark temporary construction easement and Work limit boundaries throughout construction. Provide necessary fencing to protect others on Site from demolition and removal activities.

B. Site access will be granted only to individuals that have been vetted by law enforcement (LE) and have a legitimate Work-related need to access the Site. LE vetting must be completed prior to beginning on Site operations. List of individuals vetted by LE for Site access will be recorded and maintained by local USFWS personnel. Contractor to provide COR with names of individuals the day prior to working on Site for vetting.

3.02 DISPOSAL SITES

A. Waste material and other waste materials identified by a representative from the USFWS/USDA APHIS for deep burial must be deposited in the River Birtch approved landfill.

1. Regulated Waste

River Birch Landfill 2000 S Kenner Ave Avondale, LA 70094

(504) 436-1288

B. Waste for landfill may be deposited in the Gentilly approved landfill.

1. Non-Regulated Waste

Gentilly Landfill 9250 Almonaster Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70127

(504) 240-0380

END OF SECTION

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1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Use of Premises:

1. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to Work in areas indicated on Attachment 1 – Figure 1. Do not disturb portions of Site beyond areas in which Work is indicated.

a. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government and its employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Areas indicated on project drawings and those discussed with Contracting Officer’s representative (COR) for lay down and storage as within limit of removal are exempt from this restriction.

1) Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2) Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on Site.

2. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in its current condition throughout removal period. Repair damage caused by removal operations. Protect building during removal period.

B. Occupancy Requirements:

1. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner reserves right to occupy and operate within spaces and areas not included in project scope, before Substantial Completion.

2. Contractor shall take over monthly lease of property and make monthly payments to property owner until Substantial Completion of project occurs.

3. Restricted Access Site. Owner will monitor Work withing the Site listed below. Notify COR at least 14 calendar days prior to starting Work in the Site.

C. Contractor Access and Use of Premises

1. Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within limits of Work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Ensure all Contractor equipment, including delivery vehicles, are clearly identified with their company name.

2. Provide a list of contact personnel of Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change information contained in previous lists.

3. Smoking is prohibited within Site boundaries.

D. Other Restrictions:

1. Contractor shall be on designated property grounds only between hours of 7:00 a.m. and

7:00 p.m. on normal federal Work days. Should Contractor desire to Work at times other than those specified above, dates and hours must be scheduled at least three (3) Working days in advance and approved by USFWS Security Office through project COR. After hours Work will require a Government escort 100% of time. Contractor should refer to special scheduling and phasing requirements to determine Work hour restrictions.

2. Contractor and his employees and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all USFWS Site regulations, including fire, traffic, and security regulations. All personnel employed on Site shall keep within limits of Work (and avenues of ingress and egress), and shall not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and are cleared for such entry. Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

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3. Permits are required, but not necessarily limited to, for any excavation and/or earth disturbing activities. Prior to commencing any of these activities, Contractor shall submit an application for a permit to appropriate regulatory authority. Contractor shall allow seven (7) calendar days for review and processing applications by Owner prior to applications for permits.

4. On Site project superintendent shall be required to maintain a record all employees on Site for duration of project.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Special procedures including:

1. Procedures for health emergency.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Safety Plan: Prior to start of any work on Site submit a health safety plan detailing all procedures, materials and frequencies to be employed at project Site to comply with governing authority mandates related to current health emergency. Include all measures required to comply with Owner's safety and security measures.

1. Submit a safety plan to COR for review and approval prior to Site mobilization.

2. Update safety plan throughout project duration as governing authority mandates and Owner's safety and security measures are revised.

1.04 QUALITY INSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with all mandates (not recommendations) issued by governing authorities related to current health virus and bacteria including, but not limited to:

a. United States Center for Disease Control (CDC).

b. United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH).

c. United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

d. State of Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).

2. In case of conflict between any of regulatory requirements listed above, obtain direction from Owner regarding which order or mandate is to govern in particular situations.

3. Contractor is strongly encouraged to institute policies and procedures to follow recommendations issued by governing authorities listed above but not mandated to prevent spread of viruses, bacteria, and pathogens from waste.

B. Contractor’s Safety Requirements: Contractor’s shall put in place safety and security measures with additional procedures and requirements specific to their operations. Contractor is responsible for implementing all of these safety and security requirements for work being performed on project Site in accordance with approved safety plan submitted to COR.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Provide all temporary facilities, supplies and materials as required to comply with regulatory requirements, Contractor’s safety requirements and industry guidelines specified herein and approved safety plan (as currently amended).

1. Portable toilet required for 20 employees or more

B. Provide all cleaning supplies and materials as required to comply with requirements of this section at no additional cost to Owner including:

1. Disinfectants.

2. Additional hand washing stations.

3. Hand sanitizer stations.

4. Decontamination treatment for Contractors and equipment.

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C. Provide face masks or coverings at project Site which can be provided to workers required to wear them but where they have failed to bring their own or do not have one to use. Include disposable masks for use by visitors to project Site without adequate face masks or coverings or where masks or coverings they are using have become damaged, dirty or contaminated.

D. Provide Tyvek suites, or appropriate PPE during waste removal to protect workers from exposure of waste materials, pathogens, and unknown safety hazards. Minimum Level C PPE required on this work Site. PPE may be downgraded if environmental monitoring of Site conditions indicate it is safe to do so without increased risk to worker health and safety.

E. Provide all additional miscellaneous materials to comply with approved safety plan including, but not limited to, signage, protective barriers, air quality instruments, logs and check-in desks.

F. Spill kit containing Virkon™ S (EPA Reg. No. 39967-137)· Sodium hypochlorite products: o 7.50% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-120 o 7.55% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-121 o 8.25% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 67619-32

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SITE SAFETY AND PROTECTION

A. Implement all safety and protection measures in accordance with approved safety plan as currently amended and as required to comply with regulatory requirements, Contractor’s safety requirements and industry guidelines specified herein.

B. Perform additional cleaning and disinfection at Site prior to any equipment or employees leaving Site.

C. Require all workers to wear gloves, Tyvek suites, or appropriate PPE as mandated by Site conditions.

D. Have at least one approved spill kit containing Virkon™ S (EPA Reg. No. 39967-137) ·Sodium hypochlorite products: o 7.50% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-120 o 7.55% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-121 o 8.25% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 67619-32.

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1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Contractor shall provide environmental controls consistent with regulatory requirements throughout duration of project.

B. Full compensation for required compliance and cooperation is considered subsidiary to other items of Work, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Dust control agents other than water must be approved by COR prior to use.

B. Plan for dewatering excavation material in Section 31 22 00 for water control and dewatering requirements must be submitted to COR prior to starting work.

C. Stormwater quality management measures, Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and methods proposed by Contractor must be in conformance with all applicable permits and approved by Engineer prior to installation and prior to moving onto Site.

1. Submit initial phase SWMP at preconstruction conference. Submit plans for future phases of work a minimum of 28 days before start of that phase to allow review and resubmittal, if necessary.

D. Prepare schedules to implement stormwater management features, including but not limited to erosion and sediment control work, and submit for acceptance at preconstruction conference.

1. Schedules shall incorporate construction activities, haul roads, borrow pits, storage, and plan for disposal of waste material.

2. Work shall not start until COR has approved these schedules.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Following is a list of specifications, which may be related to this section:

1. Section 01 35 00 – Special Procedures

2. Section 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management

3. Section 02 61 13 – Excavation and Handling of Contaminated Materials

4. Section 31 22 00 – Grading

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3.01 DUST AND EROSION CONTROL

A. Contractor shall minimize dust and erosion from operations.

B. During performance of Work, whether on right-of-way provided by Owner or elsewhere, Contractor shall furnish labor, equipment, and materials to control dust and erosion at all times, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

C. Contractor shall be liable for any damage resulting from dust or erosion originating from Contractor’s operations.

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D. Chemical additives are not permitted in water application management. Regular sprinkling or misting is recommended to keep exposed soil moist during dry or windy conditions; however, avoid overwatering to prevent runoff to the wetland.

E. Silt fences or filter barriers should be used for erosion control below disturbed areas to control sheet flow. Use of hay bales is prohibited due to the increased potential to introduce non-native species or fail under high flow to the wetlands.

3.02 HOUSEKEEPING

A. Contractor shall keep Project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times, and shall store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.

B. Contractor shall provide on Site containers for collection of general debris and construction waste and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of Work, and whenever directed by Engineer.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for conforming will all elements of the SWMP and other permits, including any requirements addressing storage and disposal of potential stormwater pollutants.

3.03 DISPOSAL

A. Contractor shall legally dispose of waste materials and materials determined by the COR to be waste in an approved disposal Site in a manner meeting all federal, state, local, and Project regulations.

B. Contractor shall not bury waste unless authorized by Owner and Engineer.

C. All costs related to disposal, including but not limited to dump fees, permits, etc., will be responsibility of Contractor.

D. Excess excavation shall become property of Contractor (unless otherwise specified) and be legally disposed of by Contractor outside limits of construction in an approved disposal Site.

E. Excess excavated material suitable for backfill shall not be disposed of until all backfill operations are complete.

F. Contractor shall immediately inform Engineer of any hazardous materials encountered during construction and legally dispose of such hazardous materials at an approved disposal Site.

G. Burning will not be permitted.

3.04 WATER CONTROL

A. Periodic Flooding:

1. Project may be subject to periodic flooding as a result of rainfall, flows from adjacent developed areas and stormwater pipes, and groundwater flows from saturated soils or other groundwater sources.

2. Refer to Section 31 22 00 for water control and dewatering requirements.

B. Until final acceptance of Project by Owner, Contractor shall have charge and care thereof and shall take every precaution against injury or damage to any part thereof from any cause, including surface and subsurface water, whether arising from execution or from non-execution of Work.

C. Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, and make good injuries or damages to any portion of Work because of causes beyond control of and without fault of negligence of Contractor, including but not restricted to high water, floods, or acts of God, of public enemy, or of governmental authorities.

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D. Contractor shall be responsible for Project and shall take such precautions as may be necessary to construct Project in a dry condition and provide for drainage, dewatering, and control of surface and subsurface water and shall erect any necessary temporary structures or other facilities at Contractor’s expense.

E. Contractor is advised that Work may occur in a river or drainage channel subject to intermittent and extensive runoff conditions such that, unless construction area is properly protected, localized flooding and extensive soil erosion may occur.

F. Owner, at Owner’s option, may require Contractor to update water control plan.

G. Contractor, at Contractor’s expense, shall furnish necessary equipment and materials required to control surface and subsurface water in all areas from start of Work through completion of Project.

Applicable permits related to specific controls shall be obtained by Contractor and all associated fees shall be borne by Contractor.

H. Contractor is responsible for furnishing; transporting; and installing all materials and equipment, well points, pumping, channelization, diversion, damming, filtration equipment, or other means of controlling surface water, groundwater, runoff from other drainage tributaries, and pipe effluent as necessary to complete all of Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

3.05 WATER QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations promulgated, certifications issued, and construction requirements.

1. In event of conflicts between federal and state water quality control laws, rules, or regulations, more restrictive laws, rules, or regulations shall apply.

B. This Work shall consist of measures needed for purpose of minimizing water pollution, erosion, and sedimentation during length of project activity.

C. This Specification shall be followed to minimize pollution of any watercourse, wetland, or water impoundment area.

D. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP):

1. Contractor shall be responsible for development and implementation of SWMP.

2. Contractor shall submit SWMP for review by Owner in accordance with submittal requirements defined in these Specifications. Adjustments to approved plan may be required by Owner based on actual construction operations. Changes to plan shall only be made with written approval of Owner.

3. SWMP may include measures for control of erosion and sedimentation, and measures for stormwater quality management.

E. Contractor shall construct, operate, maintain, and remove in a safe manner temporary erosion and sediment control features.

F. Contractor shall conduct Work in such a manner to prevent contamination of adjacent watercourses, wetlands, or water impoundment areas.

G. Diversion or Bypass around Erosion Control Facilities:

1. Any diversion from, or bypass of water around facilities necessary to maintain compliance with terms and conditions contained in SWMP is prohibited except:

a. Where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage.

b. Where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage facilities.

2. If diversion or bypass of water around facilities occurs, Contractor shall immediately notify Owner of occurrence.

3. Contractor, at Contractor’s expense, shall repair breached or bypassed facilities and shall be responsible for restoration of Site drainage to conform to requirements of approved SWMP.

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H. Contractor shall provide design and implementation methods for overall Site stormwater quality management to prevent contaminated surface runoff from entering waters of State and of erosion and sediment control measures for purpose of correcting conditions unforeseen during design of Project, or for emergency situations that develop during construction.

I. Contractor shall include temporary erosion and sediment control features for construction Work outside right-of-way that is necessary for borrow pits, haul roads, and equipment and material storage Sites.

1. Should inclusion of these additional Work areas cause Project to be subject to Stormwater

Discharge Permit(s), it shall be Contractor’s responsibility to obtain necessary permit(s).

J. Contractor shall continuously maintain stormwater management features from start of Work through completion of Project, ensuring proper functionality.

K. Contractor is responsible for removal and storage and/or disposal of accumulated sediment.

L. Any construction waste or salvageable material, excavation excess material, fill material, construction equipment, toxins, fuels, lubricants, and other petroleum distillates shall not be stored or stockpiled within fifty (50) feet of ordinary high water line of any watercourse, wetland, or water impoundment area or other sensitive areas as identified by Engineer.

M. Equipment servicing shall occur within Engineer approved designated areas.

N. Spill prevention and containment measures as proposed by Contractor and approved by COR shall be used at all storage Sites.

3.06 NOISE CONTROL

A. Mechanical equipment shall be equipped with best available mufflers to reduce noise.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and shall limit noise to levels established in permit and in local jurisdiction noise control ordinances, if applicable.

C. Contractor shall perform noise level monitoring as necessary, or as requested by Owner, to show that permitted noise levels are not exceeded.

D. During performance of Work, whether on right-of-way provided by Owner or elsewhere, Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials required to reduce noise nuisance.

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A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:

1. Disposing of non-hazardous demolition and construction waste.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 01 57 19 for environmental-protection measures during construction

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; not contaminated with oils, solvents, caulk, paint, or the like.

B. Construction Waste: Solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging.

C. Demolition Waste: Building and Site improvement materials resulting from demolition or selective demolition operations

D. Disposal: Removal off Site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale, recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction

E. Diversion: Avoidance of demolition and construction waste sent to landfill or incineration. Diversion does not include using materials for landfill, alternate daily cover on landfills, or materials used as fuel in waste-to energy processes

F. Hazardous: Exhibiting characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitability, corrosiveness, toxicity or reactivity

G. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in preparation for reuse

H. Recycling: Process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting solid waste and other discarded materials for purpose of using altered form. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste.

I. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent reuse or sale in another facility

J. Reuse: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent incorporation into Work

K. Source Separation: Act of keeping different types of waste materials separate beginning from first time they become waste

L. Toxic: Poisonous to humans or livestock either immediately or after a long period of exposure

M. Trash: Any product or material unable to be reused, returned, recycled, or salvaged

N. Waste: Extra material or material that has reached end of its useful life in its intended use. Waste includes salvageable, returnable, recyclable, and reusable material.

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1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Owner has established that this Project shall generate waste and that processes that ensure generation of as little waste as possible due to error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, contamination, or other factors shall be employed.

B. Develop a Waste Management Plan designating those wastes to go to landfill, which landfills will be employed for those wastes, and how those wastes will be accumulated, transported, and disposed to minimize adverse environmental effects that may be caused by those wastes.

C. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Dispose as much nonhazardous demolition and construction waste as possible at the designated permitted landfill, including the following materials:

1. Demolition Waste:

a. Asphaltic concrete paving

b. Concrete

c. Concrete reinforcing steel

d. Brick

e. Concrete masonry units

f. Wood studs

g. Wood joists

h. Plywood and oriented strand board

i. Wood paneling

j. Wood trim

k. Structural and miscellaneous steel

l. Rough hardware

m. Roofing

n. Insulation

o. Doors and frames

p. Door hardware

q. Windows

r. Glazing

s. Metal studs

t. Gypsum board

u. Acoustical tile and panels

v. Carpet

w. Carpet pad

x. Demountable partitions

y. Equipment

z. Cabinets

aa. Plumbing fixtures

bb. Piping

cc. Supports and hangers

dd. Valves

ee. Sprinklers

ff. Mechanical equipment

gg. Refrigerants

hh. Electrical conduit

ii. Copper wiring

jj. Lighting fixtures

kk. Lamps

ll. Ballasts

mm. Electrical devices

nn. Switchgear and panelboards

oo. Transformers

2. Construction Waste:

a. Masonry and CMU

b. All untreated wood, including lumber and finish materials

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e. Metals

f. Roofing

g. Insulation

h. Carpet and pad

i. Gypsum board

j. Unused (leftover) paint

k. Piping

l. Electrical conduit

m. Packaging: Salvage or recycle as much of the following uncontaminated packaging materials as is reasonably possible:

1) Paper

2) Cardboard

3) Boxes

4) Plastic sheet and film

5) Polystyrene packaging

6) Wood crates

7) Plastic pails

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Waste Management Plan (WMP): It is intent of this specification to separate demolition and construction waste for landfill disposal at the designated construction and demolition disposal facility.

Accordingly, not more than 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and prior to generation of any waste, prepare and submit a draft Waste Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Procedures for separating construction and demolition wastes from the otherwise toxic or hazardous materials at the Site.

2. Approval of Contractor’s WMP shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continuing control of pollutants and other environmental protection measures.

B. Waste Management Plan: Submit four copies of plan within 10 days of date established for Notice to Proceed.

C. Progress Reports: Submit concurrently with each Application for Payment, submit four copies of report. Include separate reports for demolition and construction waste, and toxic/hazardous wastes.

Include the following information:

1. Material category

2. Generation point of waste

3. Total quantity of waste in tons

4. Updated Site roster

5. Include up-to-date records of weight tickets, hauling receipts including truck, trailer or transport

ID, manifest, disposal tickets, invoices, and other pertinent documentation signed by responsible disposal facility official.

D. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills (or transfer stations) and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

E. Waste tracking records shall match load identification number from Site to applicable landfill. Once deposited at the landfill. Load identification number will be recorded with the disposal ticket to make sure records are in compliance with load from Site to disposal destination.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with all applicable requirements of the State of Louisiana.

Comply with all applicable local ordinances and regulations.

B. Waste Management Meetings: Conduct an initial conference at Project Site or alternate location as agreed by Contracting Officer. Contractor shall include discussions on waste management requirements in preconstruction meeting. Contractor shall include discussions on waste management

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1. Review and discuss waste management plan including responsibilities of Waste Management

Coordinator.

2. Review waste management requirements.

1.07 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. General: Develop and implement a WMP consisting of waste identification, waste reduction Work plan, and cost/revenue analysis. Include separate sections in plan for demolition and construction waste, and hazardous or toxic waste. Indicate quantities by weight or volume, but use same units of measure throughout WMP.

B. Draft Waste Management Plan: Within 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, or prior to any waste removal, whichever occurs sooner, Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer a draft Waste Management Plan.

C. Final Waste Management Plan: Once Owner has determined which of options addressed in draft Waste Management Plan are acceptable, Contractor shall submit, within 10 calendar days, a Final Waste Management Plan.

D. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition, Site-clearing, and construction waste generated by Work. Include estimated quantities and assumptions for estimates.

E. Landfill Options: Indicate name of landfill(s) and/or transfer station(s) and/or incinerator(s) where trash will be disposed of, applicable landfill tipping fee(s), and projected cost of disposing of all Project waste in landfill(s).

F. Waste Reduction Work Plan: List each type of waste and whether it will be recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator. Include points of waste generation, total quantity of each type of waste, quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and transportation procedures.

1. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

2. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of. Include name, address, and telephone number of each landfill and incinerator facility.

3. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Describe method that will be used for separating recyclable waste, including sizes of containers, container labeling, and designated location on Project Site where materials separation will be located.

G. Meetings: Provide a description of regular meetings to be held to address waste management.

H. Materials Handling Procedures: Provide a description of means by which any waste materials identified will be accumulated and prepared for disposal.

I. Transportation: Provide a description of means of transportation of all materials and destination of materials. Provide any route maps for materials leaving the Site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. General: Implement waste management plan as approved by Contracting Officer. Provide handling, containers, storage, signage, transportation, and other items as required to implement waste management plan during entire duration of Contract.

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B. Waste Management Coordinator: Engage a waste management coordinator to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting status of waste management Work plan. Coordinator shall be present at the Site full-time for duration of Project.

C. Training: Train Workers, subcontractors, and suppliers on proper waste management procedures, as appropriate for Work occurring at the Site.

1. Distribute waste management plan to everyone concerned within three days of submittal return.

2. Distribute waste management plan to entities when they first begin Work on Site. Review plan procedures and locations established for salvage, recycling, and disposal.

D. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Designate and label specific areas on the Site necessary for separating.

2. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat, and clean, and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination of materials.

3. Comply with Section 01 57 19 for controlling dust and dirt, environmental protection, and noise control.

3.02 DISPOSAL OF WASTE

A. General: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused, remove waste materials from the Site and legally dispose of them in a landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Except as otherwise specified, do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of to accumulate on Site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3. Do not burn or bury waste materials on or off Site.

4. Waste leaving the Site must be sealed and leakproof heading for River Birch Landfill.

5. Waste leaving the Site must be at minimum tarped and covered heading for Gentilly Landfill.

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1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Requirements for screening, excavation, dewatering, handling, stockpiling, temporarily storing, and disposing of Hazardous, Toxic, or Contaminated Substances, including solid waste, soils, groundwater, debris, water, and/or other environmental media, which are known or that may be encountered during Work.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. This Section incorporates by reference latest revision of the following documents:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM):

a. ASTM D5434 Guide for Field Logging of Subsurface Explorations of Soil and Rock.

2. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

a. 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

b. 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste.

c. 40 CFR 264 Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

d. 40 CFR 268 Land Disposal Restrictions.

e. 40 CFR 280 Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and

Operators of Underground Storage Tanks (UST).

B. Definitions:

1. Following definitions are required by Contract:

a. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

b. Contaminated Groundwater.

c. Contaminated Soil.

d. Contaminated Substance.

e. Contaminated Water.

f. Dangerous Waste.

g. Exclusion Zone.

h. Hazardous Building Materials.

i. Hazardous or Contaminated Substances – Health and Safety Plan (HCSHASP).

j. Hazardous Waste.

k. Solid Waste.

l. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

m. Unknown Hazardous or Contaminated Substances Screening and Handling Plan (UHCS-

SHP).

2. Contaminated Substance and Waste Handling Plan (CSHP): A Work plan covering activities, excavation, staging, transport, sampling, emergency release and disposal of identified Contaminated Substances and Dangerous Waste in soil, groundwater or other environmental media. This is a separate plan from HCS- HASP and UHCS-SHP.

3. Dewatering: Process of capture, extract, collect and contain groundwater encountered during construction excavation activities; dewatering water may also include trench seepage and/or infiltration which could comingle with saturated zone groundwater.

4. Hazardous and Contaminated Substances: Materials classified as Hazardous Waste, Dangerous Waste, Hazardous Building Materials, and/or Contaminated Substances.

5. Photoionization Detector (PID): A field screening device to detect contaminated materials, utilizing an ultraviolet light to detect ions from volatile organic compounds emitted from a sample.

6. Suspected Contaminated Substances – Soil, groundwater, debris or other environmental media that has not been assessed yet for verification of contamination levels and:

a. Is in contact or close proximity to known Contaminated Groundwater, Soil or other contaminated media.

b. Has visual or olfactory evidence of contamination, or,

c. Is located in an area where Hazardous or Contaminated Substances maybe present based on Site historical information or uses.

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1.03 COORDINATION

A. Meetings:

1. Contractor, at a minimum, must conduct following meetings:

a. A preconstruction meeting with Contracting Officer is required before beginning remedial action. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory for Contractor and Contaminated Substance SME.

b. Meeting(s) with COR if suspect contaminated substances are discovered during construction.

c. Meeting(s) with COR to review waste handling and dewatering plans.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit:

1. Contaminated Substance and Waste Handling Plan (CSHP): 2 weeks prior to construction. Do not perform Contract Work, with exception of Site inspections and mobilization, until Work Plan is review is complete.

a. At a minimum, the following must be included in CSHP:

1) Summary of location, extent and analytical data for known and suspected Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

2) Summary of planned activities in area of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

3) Schedule of activities.

a) Classify Hazardous or Contaminated Substances for disposal including but not limited to characterization of Solid Waste and Dangerous Waste.

b) Confirmation sampling following excavation activities.

4) Methods and procedures of excavation and equipment to be used. Include methods to prevent spread of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

5) Methods for documenting/surveying locations of samples, stockpiles and excavations.

6) Methods for field screening during excavation and dewatering in areas of Hazardous or

Contaminated Substances.

7) Staging and storage methods, procedures, and locations for liquid and solid Hazardous or Contaminated Substances:

8) Methods and procedures for transportation, disposal, and off Site treatment of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including identification of disposal and treatment facilities, and use of certified, licensed transporters.

9) Equipment decontamination procedures to prevent cross contamination.

10) Relevant additions to project-wide Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures

(SPCC) Plans.

11) Methods for water management including groundwater, stormwater runoff, and surface water.

12) Procedures for documenting and reporting encounters with and/or releases of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

B. Transmit:

1. Qualifications: Three days after Notice to Proceed.

2. Certifications: Three days after Notice to Proceed.

3. Daily field logs during removal of Wastes and Hazardous or Contaminated Substances: One week from date of activity.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidance documents included in Article 1.02 in this specification.

B. Qualifications:

1. Site supervisor:

a. Trained and experienced in Hazardous or Contaminated Substances handling.

b. Completed OSHA training requirements for Working with hazardous substances including

8-hour supervisory course.

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c. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing Hazardous or Contaminated Substances projects

2. Site personnel Working with Hazardous or Contaminated Substances:

a. Minimum three (3) years of experience with similar Work.

3. Employees entering Exclusion Zone for Hazardous or Contaminated Substances must have HAZWOPER training and certification. For Level D and above personal protective equipment (PPE) protection:

a. Completed appropriate safety training in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120, and

29 CFR 1910.134.

b. Minimum of 40 hours health and safety training.

c. Minimum 24 hours of “on the job” training.

d. Eight (8) hours annual refresher training.

e. Respirator training and medical monitoring (as required for respirator use).

C. Certifications:

1. All personnel must have respirator fit test certification (qualitative/quantitative) for the respirators they intend to use.

2. Disposal Sites certification for proper disposal or treatment of Hazardous or Contaminated

Substances.

3. Transporter is a state-licensed transporter of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

D. Perform Hazardous or Contaminated Substances excavation and disposal Work in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

E. Comply with following hold points:

1. Contractor must modify plans included in this specification when project information changes throughout duration of project. Contractor must notify Contracting Officer when changes or modifications are made. Additional review and approval of such modifications will require transmittal or resubmittal as directed by Contracting Officer.

2. A clean copy of all plans and modified plan provided to Contracting Officer at least three days before Work described in plan can proceed.

1.06 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Hazardous or Contaminated Substances in soils, groundwater, and/or water are anticipated to be encountered during Work. These conditions will require screening, excavation, handling, stockpiling, temporary storage, profiling, transportation and off Site disposal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS

A. Obtain all required permits and notifications for removal, excavation, dewatering, storage, transportation, and disposal of Hazardous or Contaminated Substances.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Spill Response Materials:

1. As required and described in Contaminated Substances Handling Plan.

2. Containers, adsorbents, shovels, and personnel protective equipment.

3. Available at all times in which Hazardous or Contaminated Substances are being handled or transported.

4. Compatible with type of materials and contaminants being handled.

B. Staging Material:

1. Plastic liner or material cover:

a. Chemical resistant.

b. Minimum 6 mil thickness.

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C. Spill Kit:

1. Containing Virkon™ S (EPA Reg. No. 39967-137) · Sodium hypochlorite products: o 7.50%

Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-120 o 7.55% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 5813-121 o 8.25% Clorox® products with EPA Registration Number 67619-32

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Notify Contracting Officer immediately if Hazardous or Contaminated Substances are discovered which had not been previously identified, or if other discrepancies between data provided and actual field conditions are discovered.

B. Identify specific Hold Points in Construction Work Plan.

3.02 HAZARDOUS OR CONTAMINATED SUBSTANCE REMOVAL

A. Give notification to Contracting Officer at least three (3) days prior to start of excavation…