Attachment 3 Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

REMOVE FILE SYSTEM IN ROOM 601 OF HANGAR 13 JBSA RANDOLPH, TX

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. G ENERAL: This requirement is for the removal and disposal of a file system in Room 601 of Hangar 13 on JBSA Randolph flightline. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over contractor personnel or subcontractor personnel during the removal and disposal of a file system in Room 601.

Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the

Government. Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring all supplies provided in support of this requirement are in accordance with the specifications provided in the Schedule and this SOW.

1.1. D escription of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to perform the work described herein. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the file system in Room 601.

1.2. P eriod of Performance: The period of performance shall be 90 days, inclusive of product ordering lead time and/or delivery.

1.3. General Information

1.3.1. Contract Surveillance and Inspection/Acceptance.

1.3.1.1. The Contracting Office will retain surveillance authority over this requirement. The contractor shall communicate to the Contracting Officer (CO) through the contract administrator for any matters that arise in relation to this contract action.

1.3.1.2. The government will inspect each installation location prior to acceptance of work. Payment will be made after all locations under this SOW are inspected and accepted.

1.3.2. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Juneteenth

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.3.3. H ours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm CT, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the

Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.3.4. P lace of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at

JBSA-Randolph, Texas.

1.3.5. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have a security clearance.

1.3.5.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.3.5.2. Anti-terrorism/Force Protection: The work performed on this contract shall comply with DoDI O-2000.16 Vol.1_AFI 10-245 para. 2.13.20.b. Coordinate with the installation

Antiterrorism Officers or Antiterrorism Program Manager (ATPM) to ensure Level I – AT

Awareness Training is offered to all contractors. Coordination for training should be done by the requiring unit after contract award and JBSA AT Plan para. 3.2.4.3 Coordinate with the location

ATPM to ensure Level 1 – AT Awareness Training is offered to all contractors. Coordination for training will be accomplished by the requiring unit after contract award.

1.3.5.3. Installation Access: The contractor is subject to JBSA Installation access requirements. Some travel on and off JBSA installations will be limited at times due to JBSA controlled gate openings and closures. Unscheduled gate closures may occur at any time, and the personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience some delays. Privately owned vehicles of Contractor personnel are subject to being searched pursuant to applicable regulations.

The award of this contract does not create a right to have access to any military installation. Any violation of an installation regulation or of a state or federal statute may result in the termination of the privilege to enter any JBSA installation, or to provide transportation under the SOW.

Contractors may visit the following link for additional information:

https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/Gate-Hours-Visitor-Information/JBSA-Randolph-Visitor-Info/

1.3.6. Special Qualifications: N/A

1.3.7. C ontractor POC: The contractor shall provide a POC to be responsible for the performance of work under this contract. The POC shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to any issues that may arise during work performance.

The POC shall be available between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.3.8. I dentification of Contractor Employees: Contractors shall identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are

Government officials.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. D EFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.5. POINTS OF CONTACT (CONTRACTOR). Those individuals identified, in writing by the contractor, with authority to act on behalf of the contractor with regard to this contract.

2.1.6. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.2. A CRONYMS:

AFFARS Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

CO Contracting Officer

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

JBSA Joint Base San Antonio

POC Point of Contact

SOW Statement of Work

TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. The Government will provide utilities at the specified locations.

3.2. Site Conditions. An active East Ramp on JBSA Randolph. To minimize work stoppage and down time the contractor shall receive flightline driver training. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain adequate barricades, and warning signs, on the job site. Vehicles around aircraft shelters must comply with appropriate speed limits and wing tip clearance requirements (5 MPH within 25 feet of aircraft, 10 feet circle of safety). The contractor shall clean up debris daily to prevent foreign object damage to an aircraft or system. There is floor tile within the file system that contains asbestos. There is Lead based Paint on all concrete walls, the sheet rock wall is lead free. This project shall remove all the flooring for the file system and abate all the asbestos underneath the floor track.

3.2.1. Asbestos Remediation safety procedures and requirements for the demolition, removal, encapsulation, and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM), see attachment 1.

3.2.2. Removal/control and disposal of paint with lead for limiting occupational and environmental exposure to lead when removing/controlling lead-based paint or paint with lead (LBP/PWL), see attachment 2.

3.2.3. Lead remediation protection of workers, disposal of lead, cadmium and chromium painted material, abatement of lead based paint hazards in target housing and child occupied facilities and limiting occupational and environmental exposure to lead-based paint or paint with lead (LBP/PWL), see attachment

3.

3.2.4. Transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, see attachment 4.

3.3. The Government will provide flightline driver training. This will be coordinated by a 12th Maintenance

Group representative after award.

3.4 Miscellaneous: If other services are required, the contractor shall notify the Contracting

Office for coordination with the 502d Civil Engineering Squadron to ensure availability of requested service.

3.5 Equipment: The Government will not provide equipment.

3.3. Materials: The Government will not provide materials.

3.4. Unforeseen Hazardous Material.

Contract documents identify materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-friable asbestos and other OSHA regulated chemicals (i.e. 29 CFR Part 1910.1000). If material(s) that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance are encountered during removal operations, stop that portion of work, and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Within 7 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or poses no danger, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed without change. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the

Government will issue a modification pursuant to FAR 52.243-4 Changes and FAR 52.236-2

Differing Site Conditions.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation (delivery, unloading and loading) and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this SOW.

4.2. Materials. The Contractor shall provide the following to be under the terms of this contract:

a) Remove and dispose of rolling cabinets, rolling cabinet brackets, and all rolling cabinet components and hardware in Room 601. Contractor shall remove all brackets in accordance with LBP/PWL section in attachment 2.

b) Remove all the flooring for the rolling cabinets and abate all asbestos underneath the floor track in Room 601. Contractor shall remove all flooring in accordance with asbestos section in attachment 1.

4.2.1. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all tools and equipment necessary to complete the tasks listed in this SOW to meet all requirements as listed in the SOW, including, but not limited to the following

a) Man-Lift

b) Dumpster

c) Job site barricades and warning signs

d) Temporary Foreign Object Debris (FOD) barrier

4.2.1.1. The Contractor will be responsible for the legal disposal of any materials (bolts, cables, etc.) that are generated from removing the file system in Room 601.

4.2.1.2. Any heavy equipment (crane or lift) required to perform the above tasks must be provided by the Contractor and cleared through airfield management prior to its use.

4.2.1.3. If the boom lift crane needs to exceed 50’ a waiver will be required to operate on the flightline.

4.2.1.4. DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

4.2.1.5. Title to Materials

Except for salvaged items specified in related Sections, and for materials or equipment scheduled for salvage, all materials and equipment removed and not reused or salvaged, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government property. Title to materials resulting from demolition and deconstruction, and materials and equipment to be removed, is vested in the Contractor upon approval by the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's demolition, deconstruction, and removal procedures, and authorization by the Contracting Officer to begin demolition and deconstruction. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after contract award. Showing for sale or selling materials and equipment on site is prohibited.

4.2.1.6 CLEANUP

Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

4.2.1.7 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

4.2.1.8 Regulation of Removed Materials

Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other nonsalvageable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations as contractually specified in the Waste Management Plan.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Removal Services. Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

5.2. Regulation of Removed Materials. Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other nonslavagable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations as contractually specified in the Waste Management Plan.

5.3. Installation Services. The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, personnel, and materials necessary to remove and dispose file system in Room 601 at the identified location as specified in Part 4 of the SOW. Removal shall be free of defects.

5.4. Clean-up and Refuse Removal. The contractor shall ensure that the location be kept in such a manner as to not pose a safety risk or impede traffic while work is being performed. All contractor-generated refuse and waste shall be removed daily by the contractor to a disposal site located outside the physical boundaries of the installation.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. A PPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS) N/A

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, local policies and procedures, Contract Specifications, applicable Uniform Building Codes, Air Force Base Regulations, and

OSHA Requirements.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. A ttachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Asbestos Remediation

7.2. Attachement 2/LBP

7.3. Attachment 3/Lead

7.4. Attachment 4/Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials

7.5. Attachment 5/Floor Plan

7.6. Attachment 6/Photos of File System

7.7. Attachment 7/Lead Based Paint Inventory

7.8. Attachment 8/Asbestos Containing Materials Report

Attachment 1

ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP Z9.2 (2018) Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C732-17 (2022) Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on

Latex Sealants

ASTM D522/D522M-17 (2021) Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached

Organic Coatings

ASTM D2794-93 (2019) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)

ASTM D4397-16 (2016) Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for

Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications

ASTM E84-21a (2022) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials

ASTM E96/E96M-14 (2015) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of

Materials

ASTM E119-20 (2022) Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

ASTM E736/E736M-19 (2023) Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed

Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members

ASTM E1368-14 (2018) Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement

Projects

COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION (CGA)

CGA G-7 (2019) Standard for Compressed Air for Human Respiration; 8th Edition

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (ISEA)

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 (2020) Current Standard for Safety Glasses

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 701 (2023) Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)

NIOSH NMAM (2018) NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods; 5th Edition

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA 340/1-90/018 (1990) Asbestos/NESHAP Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials

Guidance

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag

Out)

29 CFR 1926.51

Sanitation

29 CFR 1926.59

Hazard Communication

29 CFR 1926.103

Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1926.200

Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

29 CFR 1926.1101

Asbestos

40 CFR 61-SUBPART A General Provisions

40 CFR 61-SUBPART M National Emission Standard for Asbestos

40 CFR 763

Asbestos

42 CFR 84

Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices

49 CFR 107

Hazardous Materials Program Procedures

49 CFR 171

General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

49 CFR 172

Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

U.S. NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND (NAVFAC)

NAVFAC P-502 (2017) Asbestos Program Management

ND OPNAVINST 5100.23 (2020) Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program;

Change Transmittal 2

Manual UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 586 (2009) UL Standard for Safety High-Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units; 9th Edition

4.3 DEFINITIONS

4.3.1 ACM

Asbestos Containing Materials.

4.3.2 Amended Water

Water containing a wetting agent or surfactant with a maximum surface tension of 0.00042 psi.

4.3.3 Area Sampling

Sampling of asbestos fiber concentrations which approximates the concentrations of asbestos in the theoretical breathing zone but is not actually collected in the breathing zone of an employee.

4.3.4 Asbestos

The term asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos and any of these minerals that has been chemically treated or altered.

Materials are considered to contain asbestos if the asbestos content of the material is determined to be at least one percent.

4.3.5 Asbestos Control Area

That area where asbestos removal operations are performed which is isolated by physical boundaries which assist in the prevention of the uncontrolled release of asbestos dust, fibers, or debris.

4.3.6 Asbestos Fibers

Those fibers having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and longer than 5 micrometers as determined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400.

4.3.7 Asbestos Permissible Exposure Limit

0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour time weighted average measured in the breathing zone as defined by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or other Federal legislation having legal jurisdiction for the protection of workers health.

1.2.8 Authorized Person

Any person authorized by the Contractor and required by work duties to be present in the regulated areas.

1.2.9 Background

The ambient airborne asbestos concentration in an uncontaminated area as measured prior to any asbestos hazard abatement efforts. Background concentrations for other (contaminated) areas are measured in similar but asbestos free locations.

1.2.10 Competent Person (CP)

A person meeting the requirements for competent person as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1101 including a person capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, and is specifically trained in a training course which meet the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for project designer or supervisor, or its equivalent. The competent person must have a current State of Texas asbestos contractors or supervisors license.

1.2.11 Contractor

The Contractor is that individual, or entity under contract to perform the herein listed work.

1.2.12 Disposal Bag

A 6 mil thick, leak-tight plastic bag, pre-labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101, used for transporting asbestos waste from containment to disposal site.

1.2.13 Disturbance

Activities that disrupt the matrix of ACM, crumble or pulverize ACM, or generate visible debris from ACM. Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM, no greater than the amount which can be contained in one standard sized glovebag or waste bag, not larger than 60 inches in length and width in order to access a building component.

1.2.14 Encapsulation

The abatement of an asbestos hazard through the appropriate use of chemical encapsulants.

1.2.15 Encapsulants

Specific materials in various forms used to chemically or physically entrap asbestos fibers in various configurations to prevent these fibers from becoming airborne. There are four types of encapsulants as follows which must comply with performance requirements as specified herein.

a. Removal Encapsulant (can be used as a wetting agent)

b. Bridging Encapsulant (used to provide a tough, durable surface coating to asbestos containing material)

c. Penetrating Encapsulant (used to penetrate the asbestos containing material encapsulating all asbestos fibers and preventing fiber release due to routine mechanical damage)

d. Lock-Down Encapsulant (used to seal off or "lock-down" minute asbestos fibers left on surfaces from which asbestos containing material has been removed).

1.2.16 Friable Asbestos Material

A term defined in 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M and EPA 340/1-90/018 meaning any material which contains more than 1 percent asbestos, as determined using the method specified in 40 CFR 763, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), that when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

1.2.17 Glovebag Technique

Those asbestos removal and control techniques put forth in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.2.18 Government Consultant (GC)

That qualified person employed directly by the Government to monitor, sample, inspect the work or in some other way advise the Contracting Officer. The GC is normally a private consultant, but can be an employee of the Government.

1.2.19 HEPA Filter Equipment

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum and exhaust ventilation equipment with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibers. Filters must retain 99.97 percent of particles

0.3 microns or larger as indicated in UL 586.

1.2.20 Model Accreditation Plan (MAP)

USEPA training accreditation requirements for persons who work with asbestos as specified in 40 CFR 763.

1.2.21 Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE)

That engineering control technique described as a negative pressure enclosure in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.2.22 NESHAP

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. The USEPA NESHAP regulation for asbestos is at 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M.

1.2.23 Nonfriable Asbestos Material

Material that contains asbestos in which the fibers have been immobilized by a bonding agent, coating, binder, or other material so that the asbestos is well bound and will not normally release asbestos fibers during any appropriate use, handling, storage or transportation. It is understood that asbestos fibers may be released under other conditions such as demolition, removal, or mishap.

1.2.24 Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

1.2.24.1 PEL-Time Weighted Average(TWA)

Concentration of asbestos not in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (f/cc) as an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA).

1.2.24.2 PEL-Excursion Limit

An airborne concentration of asbestos not in excess of 1.0 f/cc of air as averaged over a sampling period of 30 minutes.

1.2.25 Personal Sampling

Air sampling which is performed to determine asbestos fiber concentrations within the breathing zone of a specific employee, as performed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.2.26 Private Qualified Person (PQP)

That qualified person hired by the Contractor to perform the herein listed tasks.

1.2.27 Qualified Person (QP)

A Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Certified Industrial Hygienist, consultant or other qualified person who has successfully completed training and is therefore accredited under a legitimate State Model Accreditation Plan as described in 40 CFR 763 as a Building Inspector, Contractor/Supervisor Abatement Worker, and Asbestos Project Designer; and has successfully completed the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 582 course "Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust" or equivalent. The QP must be qualified to perform visual inspections as indicated in ASTM E1368. The QP must be appropriately licensed in the State of Texas.

1.2.28 TEM

Refers to Transmission Electron Microscopy.

1.2.29 Time Weighted Average (TWA)

The TWA is an 8-hour time weighted average airborne concentration of asbestos fibers.

1.2.30 Transite

A generic name for asbestos cement wallboard and pipe.

1.2.31 Wetting Agent

A chemical added to water to reduce the water's surface tension thereby increasing the water's ability to soak into the material to which it is applied. An equivalent wetting agent must have a surface tension of at most 0.00042 psi.

1.2.32 Worker

Individual (not designated as the Competent Person or a supervisor) who performs asbestos work and has completed asbestos worker training required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, to include EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) "Worker" training; accreditation, if required by the OSHA Class of work to be performed or by the state where the work is to be performed. The worker must be appropriately licensed in the State of Texas.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Description of Work

The work covered by this section includes the handling and control of asbestos containing materials and describes some of the resultant procedures and equipment required to protect workers, the environment and occupants of the building or area, or both, from contact with airborne asbestos fibers. The work also includes the disposal of any asbestos containing materials generated by the work. More specific operational procedures must be outlined in the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan called for elsewhere in this specification. The asbestos work includes the demolition and removal of tile and mastic located in Hanger 13 JBSA Randolph which is governed by 40 CFR 763 and NAVFAC P-502. Under normal conditions non-friable or chemically bound materials containing asbestos would not be considered hazardous; however, this material may release airborne asbestos fibers during demolition and removal and therefore must be handled in accordance with the removal and disposal procedures as specified herein. Provide negative pressure enclosure techniques as outlined in this specification. The building will be evacuated during the asbestos abatement work. A competent person must supervise asbestos removal work as specified herein.

1.3.2 Unexpected Discovery of Asbestos

Notify the Contracting Officer if any previously untested building components suspected to contain asbestos are impacted by the work.

1.3.3 Medical Requirements

Provide medical requirements including but not limited to medical surveillance and medical record keeping as listed in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.3.3.1 Medical Examinations

Before exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, provide workers with a comprehensive medical examination as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or other pertinent State or local directives. This requirement must have been satisfied within the 12 months prior to the start of work on this contract.

The same medical examination must be given on an annual basis to employees engaged in an occupation involving asbestos and within 30 calendar days before or after the termination of employment in such occupation. Specifically identify x-ray films of asbestos workers to the consulting radiologist and mark medical record jackets with the word "ASBESTOS."

1.3.3.2 Medical Records

Maintain complete and accurate records of employees' medical examinations, medical records, and exposure data for a period of indefinite time after termination of employment and make records of the required medical examinations and exposure data available for inspection and copying to: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), or authorized representatives of them, and an employee's physician upon the request of the employee or former employee.

1.3.4 Employee Training

Submit certificates, prior to the start of work but after the main abatement submittal, signed by each employee indicating that the employee has received training in the proper handling of materials and wastes that contain asbestos in accordance with 40 CFR 763; understands the health implications and risks involved, including the illnesses possible from exposure to airborne asbestos fibers; understands the use and limits of the respiratory equipment to be used; and understands the results of monitoring of airborne quantities of asbestos as related to health and respiratory equipment as indicated in 29 CFR

1926.1101 on an initial and annual basis. Organize certificates by individual worker, not grouped by type of certification. Post appropriate evidence of compliance with the training requirements of 40 CFR 763. Train personnel involved in the asbestos control work in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) training criteria or State training criteria whichever is more stringent. Document the training by providing: dates of training, training entity, course outline, names of instructors, and qualifications of instructors upon request by the Contracting Officer. Furnish each employee with respirator training and fit testing administered by the PQP as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR 1926.103.

Fully cover engineering and other hazard control techniques and procedures. Asbestos workers must have a current State of Texas asbestos worker's license.

1.3.5 Permits, Licenses, and Notifications

Prior to the start of work, obtain necessary permits and licenses in conjunction with asbestos removal, encapsulation, hauling, and disposition, and furnish notification of such actions required by Federal, State, regional, and local authorities. Notify the Regional Office of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) State's environmental protection agency and the Contracting Officer in writing 10 working days prior to commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M. Notify the Contracting Officer and other appropriate Government agencies in writing 20 working days prior to the start of asbestos work as indicated in applicable laws, ordinances, criteria, rules, and regulations. Submit copies of all Notifications to the Contracting Officer.

1.3.6 Environment, Safety and Health Compliance

In addition to detailed requirements of this specification, comply with those applicable laws, ordinances, criteria, 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 EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1926.1101, 40 CFR 61- SUBPART A, 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M, 40 CFR 763 and ND OPNAVINST 5100.23. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting the work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, rules, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirement as defined by the Government apply.

1.3.7 Respiratory Protection Program

Establish and implement a respirator program as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, and 29 CFR 1926.103.

Submit a written description of the program to the Contracting Officer. Submit a written program manual or operating procedure including methods of compliance with regulatory statutes.

1.3.7.1 Respirator Program Records

Submit records of the respirator program as required by 29 CFR 1926.103, and 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.3.7.2 Respirator Fit Testing

The Contractor's PQP must conduct a qualitative or quantitative fit test conforming to 29 CFR

1926.103 for each worker required to wear a respirator, and any authorized visitors who enter a regulated area where respirators are required to be worn. A respirator fit test must be performed prior to initially wearing a respirator and every 12 months thereafter. If physical changes develop that will affect the fit, a new fit test must be performed. Functional fit checks must be performed each time a respirator is put on and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.

1.3.7.3 Respirator Selection and Use Requirements

Provide respirators, and ensure that they are used as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 and in accordance with CGA G-7 and the manufacturer's recommendations. Respirators must be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH, under the provisions of 42 CFR 84, for use in environments containing airborne asbestos fibers. For air-purifying respirators, the particulate filter must be high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)/(N-,R-,P-100). The initial respirator selection and the decisions regarding the upgrading or downgrading of respirator type must be made by the Contractor's Designated IH based on the measured or anticipated airborne asbestos fiber concentrations to be encountered.

1.3.8 Asbestos Hazard Control Supervisor

The Contractor must be represented on site by a supervisor, trained using the model Contractor accreditation plan as indicated in the Federal statutes for all portions of the herein listed work.

1.3.9 Hazard Communication

Adhere to all parts of 29 CFR 1926.59 and provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials brought to the site.

1.3.10 Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan

Submit a detailed plan of the safety precautions such as lockout, tagout, tryout, fall protection, and confined space entry procedures and equipment and work procedures to be used in the removal and demolition of materials containing asbestos. The plan, not to be combined with other hazard abatement plans, must be prepared, signed, and sealed by the PQP. Provide a Table of Contents for each abatement submittal, which follows the sequence of requirements in the contract. The plan must include but not be limited to the precise personal protective equipment to be used including, but not limited to, respiratory protection, type of whole-body protection and if reusable coveralls are to be employed decontamination methods (operations and quality control plan), the location of asbestos control areas including clean and dirty areas, buffer zones, showers, storage areas, change rooms, removal method, interface of trades involved in the removal, sequencing of asbestos related work, disposal plan, type of wetting agent and asbestos sealer to be used, locations of local exhaust equipment, planned air monitoring strategies, and a detailed description of the method to be employed in order to control environmental pollution. The plan must also include (both fire and medical emergency) response plans and an Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

The Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan must be approved in writing prior to starting any asbestos work.

The Contractor, Asbestos Hazard Control Supervisor,, CP and PQP must meet with the Contracting Officer prior to beginning work, to discuss in detail the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan, including work procedures and safety precautions. Once approved by the Contracting Officer, the plan will be enforced as if an addition to the specification. Any changes required in the specification as a result of the plan must be identified specifically in the plan to allow for free discussion and approval by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work.

1.3.11 Testing Laboratory

Submit the name, address, and telephone number of each testing laboratory selected for the analysis, and reporting of airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers along with evidence that each laboratory selected holds the appropriate State license and permits and certification that each laboratory is American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited and that persons counting the samples have been judged proficient by current inclusion on the AIHA Asbestos Analysis Registry (AAR) and successful participation of the laboratory in the Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program.

Where analysis to determine asbestos content in bulk materials or transmission electron microscopy is required, submit evidence that the laboratory is accredited by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) under National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for asbestos analysis. The testing laboratory firm must be independent of the asbestos contractor and must have no employee or employer relationship which could constitute a conflict of interest.

1.3.12 Landfill Approval

Submit written evidence that the landfill is approved for asbestos disposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region , Air Enforcement Section, and local regulatory agencies. Within three working days after delivery, submit detailed delivery tickets, prepared, signed, and dated by an agent of the landfill, certifying the amount of asbestos materials delivered to the landfill. Submit a copy of the waste shipment records within one day of the shipment leaving the project site.

1.3.13 Transporter Certification

Submit written evidence that the transporter is approved to transport asbestos waste in accordance with the DOT requirements of 49 CFR 171, 49 CFR 172 and 49 CFR 173 as well as registration requirements of 49 CFR 107 and all other State and local regulatory agency requirements.

1.3.14 Medical Certification

Provide a written certification for each worker and supervisor, signed by a licensed physician indicating that the worker and supervisor has met or exceeded all of the medical prerequisites listed herein and in29 CFR 1926.1101 and 29 CFR

1926.103 as prescribed by law. Submit certificates prior to the start of work but after the main abatement submittal.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following:

SD-03 Product Data

Amended Water; G

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for All Materials; G

Encapsulants;

Respirators; G

Local Exhaust Equipment; G

Pressure Differential Automatic Recording Instrument; G

Vacuums; G

Glovebags; G

SD-06 Test Reports

Air Sampling Results; G

Pressure Differential Recordings for Local Exhaust System; G

Clearance Sampling; G

Asbestos Disposal Quantity Report; G

SD-07 Certificates

Employee Training; G

Notifications; G

Respiratory Protection Program; G

Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan; G

Testing Laboratory; G

Landfill Approval; G

Delivery Tickets; G

Waste Shipment Records; G

Transporter Certification; G

Medical Certification; G

Private Qualified Person Documentation; G

Designated Competent Person; G

Worker's License; G

Contractor's License; G

Federal, State or Local Citations on Previous Projects; G

Encapsulants; G

Equipment Used to Contain Airborne Asbestos Fibers; G

Water Filtration Equipment; G

Vacuums; G

Ventilation Systems; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Permits and Licenses; G

Notifications; G

Respirator Program Records; G

Rental Equipment; G

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Private Qualified Person Documentation

Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the Private Qualified Person (PQP) selected to prepare the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan, direct monitoring and training, and documented evidence that the PQP has successfully completed training in and is accredited and where required is certified as, a Building Inspector, Contractor/Supervisor Abatement Worker, and Asbestos Project Designer as described by 40 CFR 763 and has successfully completed the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 582 course "Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust" or equivalent.

The PQP must be appropriately licensed in the State of Texas as a Project Monitor. The PQP and the asbestos contractor must not have an employee/employer relationship or financial relationship which could constitute a conflict of interest. The PQP must be a first tier subcontractor.

1.5.2 Designated Competent Person Documentation

The Designated Competent Person must be experienced in the administration and supervision of asbestos abatement projects including exposure assessment and monitoring, work practices, abatement methods, protective measures for personnel, setting up and inspecting asbestos abatement work areas, evaluating the integrity of containment barriers, placement and operation of local exhaust systems, ACM generated waste containment and disposal procedures, decontamination units installation and maintenance requirements, site safety and health requirements, notification of other employees onsite. The Designated Competent Person must be on-site at all times when asbestos abatement activities are underway. Submit training certification and a current State of Texas Asbestos Contractor's and Supervisor's License. Submit evidence that the Designated Competent Person has a minimum of 2 years of on-the-job asbestos abatement experience relevant to OSHA designated competent person requirements. The Designated Competent Person must be a first tier subcontractor.

1.5.3 Worker's License

Submit documentation that workers meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101, 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M and have a current State of Texas Asbestos Workers License.

1.5.4 Contractor's License

Submit a copy of the asbestos contractor's license issued by the State of Texas. Submit the following certification along with the license: "I certify that the personnel I am responsible for during the course of this project fully understand the contents of 29 CFR 1926.1101, 40 CFR 61- SUBPART MEM 385-1-1, and the Federal, State and local requirements for those asbestos abatement activities that they will be involved in." This certification statement must be signed by the Company's President or Chief Executive.

1.5.5 Air Sampling Results

Complete fiber counting and provide results to the PQP and GC for review within 16 hours of the "time off" of the sample pump. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any airborne levels of asbestos fibers in excess of the acceptable limits. Submit sampling results to the Contracting Officer and the affected Contractor employees where required by law within three working days, signed by the testing laboratory employee performing air sampling, the employee that analyzed the sample, and the PQP and GC. Notify the Contractor and the Contracting Officer immediately of any variance in the pressure differential which could cause adjacent unsealed areas to have asbestos fiber concentrations in excess of 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter or background whichever is higher. In no circumstance must levels exceed 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter.

1.5.6 Pressure Differential Recordings for Local Exhaust System

Provide a local exhaust system that creates a negative pressure of at least 0.02 inches of water relative to the pressure external to the enclosure and operate it continuously, 24-hours a day, until the temporary enclosure of the asbestos control area is removed. Submit pressure differential recordings for each work day to the PQP and GC for review and to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours from the end of each work day.

1.5.7 Protective Clothing Decontamination Quality Control Records

Provide all records that document quality control for the decontamination of reusable outer protective clothing.

1.5.8 Protective Clothing Decontamination Facility Notification

Submit written evidence that persons who decontaminate, store, or transport asbestos contaminated clothing used in the performance of this contract were duly notified in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.5.9 Federal, State or Local Citations on Previous Projects

Submit a statement, signed by an officer of the company, containing a record of any citations issued by Federal, State or local regulatory agencies relating to asbestos activities within the last 5 years (including projects, dates, and resolutions); a list of penalties incurred through non-compliance with asbestos project specifications, including liquidated damages, overruns in scheduled time limitations and resolutions; and situations in which an asbestos-related contract has been terminated (including projects, dates, and reasons for terminations). If there are none, a negative declaration signed by an officer of the company must be provided.

1.5.10 Pre-Removal Conference

Conduct a safety pre-removal conference to discuss the details of the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan, Accident Prevention Plan (APP) including the AHAs required in specification Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS . The safety pre-removal conference must include the Contractor and their Designated Competent Person, Designated IH and Project Supervisor and the Contracting Officer. Deficiencies in the APP will be discussed. Onsite work must not begin until the APP has been accepted.

1.6 SECURITY

A log book must be kept documenting entry into and out of the regulated area. Entry into regulated areas must only be by personnel authorized by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Personnel authorized to enter regulated areas must be trained, medically evaluated, and wear the required personal protective equipment.

1.7 EQUIPMENT

1.7.1 Rental Equipment

Provide a copy of the written notification to the rental company concerning the intended use of the equipment and the possibility of asbestos contamination of the equipment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ENCAPSULANTS

Encapsulants must conform to current USEPA requirements, contain no toxic or hazardous substances as defined in 29 CFR 1926.59, and conform to the following performance requirements.

2.1.1 Removal Encapsulants

Requirement Test Standard

Flame Spread - 25, Smoke Emission - 50 ASTM E84

Life Expectancy - 20 years ASTM C732 Accelerated Aging Test

Permeability - Minimum 0.4 perms ASTM E96/E96M

Fire Resistance - Negligible affect on fire resistance rating over 3 hour test (Classified by UL for use over fibrous and cementitious sprayed fireproofing)

ASTM E119

Impact Resistance - Minimum 43 in/lb ASTM D2794 Gardner Impact Test

Flexibility - no rupture or cracking ASTM D522/D522M Mandrel Bend Test

Life Expectancy - 20 years ASTM C732 Accelerated Aging Test

Permeability - Minimum 0.4 perms ASTM E96/E96M

Fire Resistance - Negligible affect on fire resistance rating over 3-hour test (Classified by UL for use over fibrous and cementitious sprayed fireproofing)

ASTM E119

Impact Resistance - Minimum 43 in/lb ASTM D2794 Gardner Impact Test

Flexibility - no rupture or cracking ASTM D522/D522M Mandrel Bend Test

2.1.2 Bridging Encapsulant

2.1.3 Penetrating Encapsulant

Life Expectancy - 20 years AST

M

C732 Accelerated Aging Test

Permeability - Minimum 0.4 perms AST

M

E96/E96M

Cohesion/Adhesion Test - 50 pounds of force/foot AST

M

E119

Fire Resistance - Negligible affect on fire resistance rating over 3-hour test (Classified by UL for use over fibrous and cementitious sprayed fireproofing)

AST

M

E119

Impact Resistance - Minimum 43 in/lb AST

M

D2794 Gardner Impact Test

Flexibility - no rupture or cracking AST

M

D522/D522M Mandrel Bend Test

2.1.4 Lock-down Encapsulant

Flame Spread - 25, Smoke Emission - 50 AST

M

E84

Life Expectancy - 20 years AST

M

C732 Accelerated Aging Test

Permeability - Minimum 0.4 perms AST

M

E96/E96M

Fire Resistance - Negligible affect on fire resistance rating over 3-hour test (Tested with fireproofing over encapsulant applied directly to steel member)

AST

M

E119

Bond Strength: 100 pounds of force/foot AST

M

E736/E736M

(Tests compatibility with cementitious and fibrous fireproofing)

2.2 DUCT TAPE

Industrial grade duct tape of appropriate widths suitable for bonding sheet plastic and disposal container.

2.3 DISPOSAL CONTAINERS

Leak-tight (defined as solids, liquids, or dust that cannot escape or spill out) disposal containers must be provided for ACM wastes as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101. Disposal containers can be in the form of:

a. Disposal Bags

b. Fiberboard Drums

c. Cardboard Boxes

2.4 SHEET PLASTIC

Sheet plastic must be polyethylene of 6 mil minimum thickness and must be provided in the largest sheet size necessary to minimize seams. Film must be clearfrosted or black and conform to ASTM D4397, except as specified below

2.4.1 Flame Resistant

Where a potential for fire exists, flame-resistant sheets must be provided. Film must be frosted or black and must conform to the requirements of NFPA 701.

2.4.2 Reinforced

Reinforced sheets must be provided where high skin strength is required, such as where it constitutes the only barrier between the regulated area and the outdoor environment. The sheet stock must consist of translucent, nylon-reinforced or woven-polyethylene thread laminated between 2 layers of polyethylene film. Film must meet flame resistant standards of NFPA 701.

2.5 MASTIC REMOVING SOLVENT

Mastic removing solvent must be nonflammable and must not contain methylene chloride, glycol ether, or halogenated hydrocarbons. Solvents used onsite must have a flash point greater than 140 degrees F.

2.6 LEAK-TIGHT WRAPPING

Two layers of 6 mil minimum thick polyethylene sheet stock must be used for the containment of removed asbestos-containing components or materials such as large tanks, boilers, insulated pipe segments and other materials. Upon placement of the ACM component or material, each layer must be individually leak-tight sealed with duct tape.

2.7 VIEWING INSPECTION WINDOW

Where feasible, a minimum of one clear, 1/8 inch thick, acrylic sheet, 18 by 24 inches, must be installed as a viewing inspection window at eye level on a wall in each containment enclosure. The windows must be sealed leak-tight with industrial grade duct tape.

2.8 WETTING AGENTS

Removal encapsulant (a penetrating encapsulant) must be provided when conducting removal abatement activities that require a longer removal time or are subject to rapid…