B08_Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work.pdf

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Department of the Interior United States Geological Survey Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center – Puerto Rico Field Office 651 Federal Drive, Suite 400-15 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00965

Laboratory Cleanup and Hazardous Waste Disposal Performance-Based Work Statement

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GENERAL

U.S. Geological Survey is requesting services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor, travel, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a service agreement for a laboratory cleanup and waste disposal in leased space located within 651 Federal Drive, Suite 400-15, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00965. The contractor shall perform all activities in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, and codes.

The USGS processed and analyzed samples using various chemicals. The USGS is required to remove all USGS-owned equipment and furnishings and clean all leased areas where chemicals or hazardous materials were used or stored before returning the facility to the owner.

The Contractor is solely responsible for site investigation and verification of actual site conditions. This statement of work outlines the required Contractor qualifications, work to be performed (including applicable standards and acceptance criteria), period of performance, and required deliverables.

The Contractor price for this project shall include mobilization of equipment, tools, materials, and labor for the cleaning of three (3) laboratories, a light-industrial space, warehouse, and a small break room. The Sediment lab is 370 square feet, the Web lab is 297 square feet, the Water Quality lab is 297 square feet, the light industrial area is 753 square feet, the small break room is 179 square feet, and the warehouse is 1,619 square feet. In the ware yard is a large battery storage shed at approximately 10’hx10’wx10’l. Included with the laboratory furniture and equipment removal is the removal and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Total space for the laboratory rooms is 964 square feet. Overall, the total square footage requiring cleanup is 3,515 square feet (includes the large neutralizing tank room). Attached is the floor plan for the building. The Adobe pdf file can be accessed by double-clicking on the icon.

San Juan

Floorplan.pdf

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Google Earth view of the GSA/USGS Building. Orientation is North with the main entrance at the southeast corner of the U-shaped building.

SCOPE OF WORK-TASKS AND STANDARDS

Task 1. The contractor shall set up the contractor’s work areas, both interior and exterior to the building, and arrange for utilities’ shutoff and building access through USGS and the building owner’s representative. Contractor’s equipment may be left on site, either indoors or outdoors. Contractor shall ensure that all equipment left outdoors is secured against accidental movement, fluid leakage onto the asphalt or soil, and orphan dumping.

Stage roll offs and other wheeled vehicles in the parking lot at the back of the building. This area shall be coned off or other barricades put in place to prevent vehicle traffic through the work area. All debris shall be kept within the confines of the roll offs or other wheeled vehicles.

Task 2. The contractor shall clean, remove, and dispose of all equipment or laboratory furniture that is USGS-owned within the laboratories. Wood cabinetry in the break room shall be removed.

• Coordination with the Building Manager shall be required to ensure all utilities are shut off during remediation and then returned to normal operations when feasible.

• All casement and cabinets shall be washed down with a biodegradable product such as Liqui-Nox®, Simple Green®, or other similar product as selected by the contractor. All the rinsate shall be captured in appropriate containers for later sampling and disposal

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• The countertops are a heat-resistant, wipe-clean laminate of paper or textile with a melamine resin (i.e., Formica®) and do not contain any asbestos.

• Remove the fume hood/exhaust fans, including the extended ductwork for all hoods, and clean to allow for disposal.

• Disconnect all associated plumbing lines and cap.

• The fume hood located in the Web Lab may have asbestos containing materials lining the fume hood. The asbestos-lined fume hood is non-friable and shall be treated as construction/demolition waste, packaged, and disposed of in an appropriate facility. Note: Hydrochloric Acid was used in the fume hood.

• The base cabinet under the fume hood in the Sediment lab houses the motor for the Stericlave which sits on the island counter. Remove all fluids and oils prior to disposal.

• Remove all copper piping connecting the Stericlave (removed by the science center) to the hood.

• Remove 12 gas valves and associated piping. Piping shall be taken back behind the walls and capped.

• Remove the sinks and associated piping under the sinks, clean, and dispose of in the appropriate roll off. Also remove any ancillary water filtration equipment under the sinks (or in cabinets) including pressure gages, deionizing water filters, etc. All deionizing water tubing/piping shall be drained, and deionized water mixed with regular tap water prior to disposal in sinks. Cap the piping behind the walls. Remove and dispose of the P-traps and capture the rinsate for later testing.

• Remove refrigerators, drain refrigerant, clean, rinse and capture the rinsate, and dispose of in the appropriate roll-off. Note: One of the refrigerators in the Sediment Lab contained per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) field samples. All the rinsate from this refrigerator shall be segregated from the general rinsate and disposed of in a facility that accepts PFAS contaminated media.

• The emergency eyewash and showers shall be removed, and the drains plugged. Prior to plugging, the drain screens shall be removed, and samples taken to determine if any hazardous materials were disposed down the drains. Pour a 10% bleach solution down the drains and ensure that the rim where the drain cover connects to the drain inlet is also cleaned with bleach. Sample after the bleach solution has been applied and allowed to dry to determine if any contamination remains. A drain plug shall be installed and be a removable type as selected by the contractor.

• Additional floor drains are located at the interior entrances to each lab (or at the doorways interconnecting the three labs). Prior to plugging, the drain screens shall be removed, and samples taken to determine if any hazardous materials were disposed down the drain. Pour a 10% bleach solution down the drains and ensure that the rim where the drain cover connects to the drain inlet is also cleaned with bleach. Sample after the bleach solution has been applied and allowed to dry to determine if any contamination remains. A drain plug shall be installed and be a removable type as selected by the contractor. Repeat for the floor drains in the Water Quality lab.

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• Remove the stainless-steel sinks, all plumbing, clean, and capture the rinsate for later testing and disposal. Recycle the stainless-steel sinks.

• Remove all ancillary wood shelving and patch and prime.

• Remove the hot water tank including all piping. Piping shall be stubbed back behind the wall and capped off. Remove the wood cabinet that housed the water tank and dispose of in appropriate roll off.

• Patch and prime holes in the walls where cabinets, pressurized air or gas lines, equipment rails, or other attachments and equipment were removed. Patch and prime the ceiling vent holes.

• The level of finish for patching holes in walls shall be Level 2, ASTM C 840-19a or the most current version. “All joints and interior angles shall have tape embedded in joint compound and shall be immediately wiped with a joint knife or trowel, leaving a thin coating of joint compound over all joints and interior angles. Fastener heads, corner beads, and accessories shall be covered with a coat of joint compound. Surface shall be free of excess joint compound. Tool marks and ridges are acceptable, but the surface shall not have excess joint compound.”

• All electrical, including any disconnects, shall be stubbed behind the wall or to the nearest junction box above the ceiling and capped off. A licensed plumber or electrician shall ensure that all terminations are in accordance with local code. If piping exits the floor, remove all piping to within 3 inches to allow for capping. The selection of the most appropriate cap shall be left to the contractor.

• Take plumbing lines back to the nearest lateral or main to eliminate unnecessary dead legs. Stub and cap off the plumbing lines above the ceiling or behind walls. All sink P-traps are to be removed, the contents captured and sampled prior to disposal, and the P-traps disposed of as hazardous waste.

• Walls and floors shall be washed down with a biodegradable product such as Liqui- Nox®, Simple Green®, or other similar product as selected by the contractor. All the rinsate shall be captured in appropriate containers for later sampling and disposal.

• Floors shall be swept after final cleaning to remove any remaining debris.

• Remove and drain the elementary neutralization tanks (one small under-bench tank

{approximately 2-3-gallon capacity)) and one large tank. Capture any remaining liquid in the tanks in appropriate containers for later sampling and disposal. Remove any remaining limestone or marble chips or any other type of neutralization media and place in appropriate containers for disposal. All P-traps and piping associated with the neutralization tanks shall be disposed of as hazardous waste. If the neutralization media is not contaminated with any chemicals or heavy metals, then dispose of as regular construction waste. Note: The main neutralization tank is located exterior to the main building. Estimated capacity is 1,296 gallons or 173 cubic feet. All piping shall be removed to within 3-4 inches of the wall and capped and penetrations sealed. All electrical shall be removed and capped.

• Remove all door decals and labels.

Task 2a: Light Industrial Area.

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• Remove all countertops and peg boards and dispose of in an appropriate roll off.

• All metal storage cabinets, metal file cabinets, and metal bankers’ bookcases shall be disposed of in metal recycling roll offs.

• The partial wall shall be removed and drywalled at the shell wall, patched, and primed.

• Remove and dispose of metal shelving.

Task 2b: Warehouse

• Clean and dispose of three (3) flammable cabinets. Cabinets shall be disposed of in metal recycling roll offs.

• Remove the two (2) refrigerators, drain refrigerant, clean, rinse and capture the rinsate, and dispose of in the appropriate roll-off.

Task 2c: Ware Yard

• Clean the interior of the battery storage shed. Contractor shall use a neutralizing agent to clean the base of the shed under the grates as well as clean and neutralize any battery fluids that may have leaked from the shed, either in front of the doors or underneath the shed. Any residue from the use of the cleaning agent must be tested for pH balance prior to disposal.

• The shed shall be dismantled and dispose of in a metal recycling roll off. If the back exterior of the requires mold cleaning prior to disposal, the contractor shall use a biodegradable product such as Liqui-Nox®, Simple Green®®, or other similar product as selected by the contractor.

Task 3. The contractor shall remove all USGS-installed fume hood exhaust equipment and make repairs to prevent weather intrusion.

• Disconnect the electrical to the blowers.

• Remove the duct vents/fans from the ceiling leaving 3” to 4” of ducting sufficient to cap with like material on the underside of the roof decking. Replace with a cap sufficient in size to cover the entire opening. Cap and seal the vent openings at the top of the curb leaving the curb in place. Either batt or roofing insulation shall be installed to eliminate condensation. All fasteners and seams shall be covered with a weather-proof sealant to prevent leaks.

• Remove all associated gas and electrical lines and seal any penetrations.

• Duct vents shall be washed down with a biodegradable product such as Liqui-Nox®, Simple Green®, or other similar product as selected by the contractor. All the rinsate shall be captured in appropriate containers for later sampling and disposal. After cleaning the duct vents, place in metal recycling roll-offs.

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• The Water Quality lab has a venting system that connected to the Acids storage cabinet.

Remove the duct work up behind the ceiling and cap off. Roof work shall be the same as for other vents and protrusions.

• A licensed contractor shall be used for all roofing repairs.

Task 4. The contractor shall sample, package, and dispose of all hazardous materials.

• All the cleaning rinsate shall be captured in appropriate containers for later sampling and disposal.

• P-traps located beneath the sinks shall be removed, the P-trap contents shall be drained into a drum and captured for sampling, and the traps placed in the appropriate container for disposal. Cleaning of the drains shall stop after the p-trap connection to the drain line (first horizontal joint).

• Conduct sampling and analyses of floors and walls for chemical residue left after initial cleaning. At a minimum, five to seven (5-7) samples shall be taken dependent upon the number of visible indicators (remaining stains on the floor in front of sinks or fume hoods or remaining stains on walls above sinks.). If the samples indicate contamination remains, but is below the action level, then the area shall be considered clear. If the samples indicate that contamination remains and is above the action level for the chemical tested, then additional cleaning and sampling is required until the space is below the action level.

• Each sample shall be marked with a unique identifier and the sample location. For example, Sample W1 – Laboratory, west wall, 6 ft. north and 4 ft. up from the SW corner. The floor plan of the USGS space shall be marked with the unique identifier and the information included in the final report. An Adobe pdf file is included at the end of Task 3, and if necessary, the pdf file can be adjusted to allow for more clear viewing of the sample locations.

• Sample analysis shall be presented in a table format showing the criteria used and a list of the sample analytes against the specified criteria. A table of the waste disposal results shall also be included. Suggested examples of the data to be presented are shown below. The contractor may add additional information if it will enhance or otherwise explain the sample results. See examples of the tables below.

• The contractor shall code each chemical as to its waste characteristics in accordance with EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) applicable regulations and segregate into proper compatibility groups for shipping according to applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Transportation, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) guidelines. The carrier shall have the appropriate Hazardous Materials Shipping Permit and provide a copy of the Permit to the Contracting Officer.

• Mere acceptance of the materials and waste at a properly permitted TSDF does not meet the definition of disposal under this contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation verifying that the disposal, i.e., incineration, neutralization, destruction, sequestering, etc., of all items has been accomplished. If the

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TSDF offers documentation verifying disposal of items, the contractor must also obtain that documentation.

• All manifests, bills of lading, certificates of destruction (if a TSDF issues them), sample analysis, and chain-of-custody forms shall be included in the final report. Those documents such as certificates of destruction that are not issued immediately by the TSDF, may be sent to the USGS COR upon arrival but no later than six months after receipt at the disposal facility.

• The contractor shall retain the services of an independent or third-party industrial hygiene service to collect the required samples. An industrial hygiene technician may collect the samples provided a certified industrial hygienist oversees the technician.

Task 5. The contractor shall provide a draft final report of all work activities within 20 days after the completion of the project.

• The contractor shall include a complete copy of the National Renewal Energy Laboratory Worksheet for Determination of Actionable Surface Contamination Levels and create a table which shows the results of all sampling results compared with the ASCLs. See below for an example of the table.

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Waste Disposal Results

Metal

RCRA Reg mg/L

Waste Sample result mg/L

Arsenic 5 0.13

Barium 100 2.2

Cadmium 1 0.017

Chromium 5 2.1

Lead 5 0.6

Selenium 1 0.017

Silver 5 0.0075 Mercury 0.2 0.00031

Industrial Hygiene Results Compared to Various Criteria used by the Contractor.

WlA

FlA

F2A

WlB

FlB

QCl

Brookhaven

IH75190

Non- Operational areas (ug/100 cm 2 )

OSHA

Regulated (ug/100cm2)

Manufacturing

ASCL

{ug/100cm2)

Office

ASCL

(ug/100 cm 2 )

Arsenic 1.2 ± 0.2 1.7 ± 0.2 1.4 ± 0.2 1.1 ± 0.1 2.2 ± 0.3 1.2 ± 0.2 6.7 20.0 100 20

Barium 0.82 ± 0.1 2.4± 0.3 3.4 ± 0.4 0.46 ± 0.06 2.4 ± 0.3 0.24 ± 0.03 -- -- 5,000 4,000

Cadmium <0.2 ± 0.03 0.25 ± 0.03 0.58 ± 0.08 0.32 ± 0.04 0.32 ± 0.04 <0.2 ± 0.03 3.3 50 50 10

Chromium

IV

<0.5 ± 0.07 0.59 ± 0.08 0.87 ± 0.1 <0.5 ± 0.07 0.51± 0.7 <0.5 ± 0.07 -- -- 50 NE

Lead 0.83 ± 0.1 9.0± 1 6.8 ± 0.9 0.53 ± 0.07 5.3 ± 0.7 <0.3 ± 0.04 22 22 500 30

Selenium 5.1 ± 0.7 5.1 ± 0.7 4.2 ± 0.6 4.8±0.6 5.1± 0.7 4.9 ± 0.7 -- -- 2,000 100

Silver <0.2 ± 0.03 <0.2 ± 0.03 <0.2 ± 0.03 <0.2 ± 0.03 <0.2 ± 0.03 <0.2 ± 0.03 -- -- 100 200

Mercury 250 4

NE – Not established

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Worksheet for Determination of Actionable Surface Contamination Levels (Shaded cells indicate the most conservative occupational exposure level that was used to calculate the

Manufacturing ASCL)

Contaminant OSHA PEL (mg/m3)

ACGIH TLV

100 cm2

Manufacturing

ASCL

(ug/100 cm2)

EPA SDWA

std (mg/l)

Office ASCL (ug/100 cm2)

Aluminum 5 (respir. dust) 10 (metal dust) 50,000 0.05 (secondary)

Antimony 0.5 0.5 5,000 0.006 12 Arsenic 0.5 0.01 100 0.01 20 Barium 0.5 0.5 5000 2.0 4,000 Cadmium 0.005 0.01 50 0.005 10 Calcium 5 (respir. dust) 10 50,000 NE NE Chromium III 0.5 0.5 5,000 0.1 200 Chromium IV 0.005 0.01 50 NE NE Cobalt 0.1 0.02 200 NE NE Copper 1 1 10,000 1.3 2,600 Iron 10 5 50,000 0.3

(secondary)

Lead 0.05 0.05 500 0.015 30 Lithium, as lithium hydride

0.025 0.025 250 NE NE

Magnesium as MgO

15 10 100,000 NE NE

Manganese 5 0.2 2,000 0.05 (secondary)

Mercury 0.1 0.025 250 0.002 4 Molybdenum 15 3 (respir. dust) 30,000 NE NE Nickel 1 0.2 2,000 NE NE Selenium 0.2 0.2 2,000 0.05 100 Silver 0.01 0.1 100 0.1

(secondary)

Tellurium 0.1 0.1 1,000 4 Thallium 0.1 0.1 1,000 0.002 4 Tin 2 2 20,000 NE NE Titanium, as TiO2

15 10 100,000 NE NE

Vanadium, as V2O5

0.5 0.05 500 NE NE

Zinc, as ZnO 5 (respir. dust) 2 (respirable) 20,000 5 (secondary) 10,000

NE = Not established

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• The floor plan of the laboratory shall be marked with the unique sample identifier and the location shall be marked on the floor plan. Overlay the floor plan over a representation of the building from Google Earth or other mapping software. An Adobe pdf file of the building’s floor plan and an example of the floor plan overlay on a Google map of a building is included. The Adobe pdf file can be accessed by double-clicking on the icon.

Floor Plan Overlay onto Google Buildin

• The Contractor shall develop a closure report covering the cleanup and removal activities. The report shall document the Contractors cleaning and sampling activities (location, methodology); inventory of chemicals including generated waste streams, field documentation tracked by the Project Supervisor each day, and a general description of activities of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the work met the work plan requirements. The actual sample documentation and data shall be included as an appendix. Signatures of the Contractor, primary subcontractors, and licensed/certified professionals shall be on the report.

• All reports shall be generated in the most current version of Microsoft Word©. Tables within the reports shall be generated in the most current version of Microsoft© Excel.

Optional CLINS:

CLIN 1

• It is assumed by USGS that all piping associated with water lines are not wrapped in asbestos-containing materials. If the contractor encounters any asbestos-containing materials during the removal of fume hood or laboratory furniture, the contractor shall stop work immediately and inform the COR.

• If asbestos-containing materials are encountered, information on the total asbestos removed shall be included in the final report along with a copy of the hazardous waste manifest showing the total amounts disposed of and where the asbestos was taken from, i.e., countertop, fume hood, sink lining, thermal system insulation on plumbing, etc. Removal, packaging, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials shall conform to the EPA and applicable OSHA standards.

• All asbestos removal is to be priced by the linear foot. Pricing shall include all personal protective equipment, materials and equipment, and packaging according to the EPA and DOT Standards, transportation, and disposal costs.

• The final report shall include all information on abatement activities of asbestos-containing materials, including quantities and locations of materials abated (e.g., USGS Page 12 laboratory, three (3) transite counter tops and two (2) mudded elbows). Copies of all asbestos waste manifests shall be included in the report.

CLIN 2

• All mold-contaminated drywall shall be removed using a standard flood-cut. This cut shall be made a minimum of 12 inches above where the mold or flood damage stopped.

Install and finish new wallboard in the same thickness following ASTM C 840-19a or most current version. “Terminology: 3.2.7 finished wallboard, n—wallboard that has had the joints taped, has had the joints, fastener heads, and flanges of accessories concealed with joint compound, and has been sanded to prepare the surface to receive job applied decoration.” Prime all joints and joint compound after installation. If additional mold is discovered beyond the standard flood-cut, the contractor shall stop work and contact the USGS COR for further direction.

• All mold-contaminated drywall is to be priced by the linear foot. Pricing shall include all personal protective equipment, materials and equipment, and packaging according to the EPA and DOT Standards, transportation, and disposal costs.

POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN

There have been no known spills of chemicals in the laboratories. Potential Contaminants of Concern include flammable liquids, acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric) and methyl mercury. The contractor will sample using the EPA SW-846 Compendium methods for regulated chemicals and RCRA 8 metals although no known RCRA 8 metals have been used in the laboratory.

Attached is a chemical inventory of all known chemicals used in the laboratory.

Chemical_Inventory _for_CFWSC August

REGULATIONS

The contractor shall perform all construction, solid waste disposal, and hazardous waste disposal services in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, and codes.

Federal Statutes

Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended (42 U. S. C. 7401 et seq.)

Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended (Public Law 95-217, 33 U. S. C. 1251 et seq.)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U. S. C. 9601 et seq.)

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Federal Facilities Compliance Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-386) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947, as amended (Public Law 92-516, 7 U. S. C. 136 et seq.)

Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (Public Law 98-616) Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 (49 U. S. C. 5101 et seq.)

Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-615) Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-380, 33 U. S. C. 2701 et seq.)

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U. S. C. 13101 et seq.)

Public Health Service Act, as amended (42 USC 201 et seq.)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (42 U. S. C. 6901 et seq.)

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-499) Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 U. S. C. 2601 et seq.)

Federal Regulations

29 CFR Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 40 CFR 1-end, Protection of the Environment 49 CFR 100-199, Transportation Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods, EPA publication SW-846, Third Edition, Final Updates I (1993), II (1995), IIA (1994), IIB (1995), III (1997), IIIA (1999), IIIB (2005), IV (2008), and V (2015)

Consensus Standards

ANSI/ASSP Z9.11-2016, Laboratory Decommissioning Standard ASTM C 840-19a, Stand Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board Brookhaven National Laboratory, Surface Wipe Sampling for Metals, IH75190, Rev. 23, dated 06/23/17 or latest revision

If there are state/territory, county, or local regulations that are more conservative than federal statutes and regulations, the contractor is required to comply with those provisions.

The contractor is responsible for applying for and securing all required permits and licenses to perform the scope of work.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall commence upon issuance and acceptance of the contract and terminate 90 days thereafter. Exceptions are allowed for receipt of Universal Hazardous Waste Manifests, Certificates of Destruction, and other confirmatory documents as determined by federal regulation.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

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The Contractor personnel performing this work shall have a thorough understanding of the current legal, regulatory, and technical issues surrounding this work effort. The Contractor shall be familiar with the development of clearance work plans for laboratory decommissioning, asbestos abatement, post-clearance air sampling, performance of the work, and reporting the results. The Contractor will employ certified industrial hygienists, licensed plumbers, and electricians, and shall use appropriate personnel who have experience in cleaning of industrial areas, development of clearance sampling programs, and authoring and signing clearance reports. A certified industrial hygienist shall review all sample results before signing the clearance report.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, management, and services (including supervision, plans, means and methods, permits, and documentation) necessary to safely and compliantly clean or decontaminate all room surfaces, conduct representative and clearance sampling, remove hazardous waste for disposal, and develop closure reports.

The descriptions and sequence of work is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to give direction on how to perform or sequence the work except where specifically noted.

Multiple activities may be accomplished simultaneously at the direction of the Contractor with approval from USGS. The activities shall be performed in a way that minimizes a release of potential contaminants and mitigates any disruption to present tenants.

DELIVERABLES

A draft of the completed report shall be due 20 days after completion of the project in an electronic format. The USGS will have 15 business days (including clarification calls) to review and return comments back to the contractor. The final reports from the contractor shall be due 15 business days later. The contractor shall deliver one (1) electronic copy to:

Ms. Eva J. Bryson US Geological Survey

PO Box 25046, Bldg. 810, MS 205 Denver CO 80225

303-236-9172 ebryson@usgs.gov

NOTE: The signature page with original signatures shall be the only hard copy delivered.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Performance assessment methods used by the USGS will be standard inspection and evaluation procedures and shall include as a minimum: (1) periodic inspections and evaluation of the quality and timeliness of the services received, and (2) the General Services Administration property acceptable for release documents.

The following performance assessment methods will be used to evaluate the performance requirements of this waste removal and deconstruction project.

The contractor shall be responsible for Quality Control (QC) throughout the project. The contractor shall not rely on this QASP as a QC measure.

The contractor shall notify the USGS Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Technical Liaison (TL) when the project is ready for inspection and provide the COR/TL with the contractor’s Quality Control Inspection document. The COR/TL will then begin inspection. If the COR/TL finds one major concern or more than two minor concerns that should have been detected by the contractor’s QC, then the COR/TL may cancel the inspection to allow the contractor to enact its QC measures.

The Government will be responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) for the project. The USGS COR/TL will use the following measures to assure that the contractor delivers/renders the contracted quality goods/services. If the contractor has failed to meet or exceed the quality and time standards described, the contractor shall re-do the portion of the project that failed to meet the standards within 2 working days.

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Inspection and Acceptance Standards for the Major Performance Requirements

TASK ACTIVITY ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF

QUALITY

STANDARD METHOD OF SURVEILLANCE

1 and 3 Waste and/or Construction Debris Removal

Waste and/or construction debris removal to take place on or before the completion of the project.

95%

Random review by USGS COR/TL

4 Waste Characterization All required documentation is generated and maintained in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and approved protocols.

Chain-of-custody documentation prepared properly.

100%

USGS COR/TL will review all documents

USGS COR/TL will review all chain of custody documents

4 Treatment and Packing Waste containers are properly labeled for transport and secured to prevent “orphan” dumping.

No drums rejected at the disposal facility.

USGS COR/TL will review all manifests.

4 Removal of inventoried and packaged waste

If interim storage is required, the contractor will be responsible for all costs. Manifest documentation must be legible.

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2, 3, 4 Spill Responsibility Contractor is responsible for contractor-caused spills.

The contractor shall begin assessment within one (1) hour of notification or discovery.

The contractor shall provide a cleanup crew within three (3) hours.

All applicable reports shall be provided to the COR/TL within five (5) days of the occurrence.

Public information shall be handled in strict confidentiality.

USGS COR/TL will review all spill reports for contractor caused spills work for contractor caused spills reports for contractor caused spills

2, 3, 4 Emergency Situations The contractor shall provide emergency services within one (1) hour of notification.

If cleanup is required, the contractor shall provide a cleanup crew within three (3) hours.

All applicable reports shall be provided to the COR/TL within five (5) days of the occurrence.

Public information shall be handled in strict confidentiality.

100% USGS COR/TL will review each report of emergency situations

4 Unknown Substances Requested identifications performed correctly.

Contractor shall be at the site within 72 hours.

USGS COR/TL will review each report

USGS COR/TL will review report.

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4 Contaminant control/ contaminant containment

Complete and proper containment of contaminants.

100% Random review by USGS COR/TL

4 Sampling All sampling shall be done using EPA or USGS COR/TL- approved protocols and analytical methods shall be used to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

All required documentation is generated and maintained in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and approved protocols.

Chain-of-custody documentation prepared properly.

4 Personnel Fully qualified and suitable to perform the services.

100% Random review by USGS COR/TL and daily access by FPS

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2,3,4 Safety Operations are conducted in a prudent, conscientious, safe, and professional manner.

Accidents will be reported to the Field Office Chief, David Hernandez, immediately and the USGS COR.

Written report within 48 hours.

Random review by USGS TL and any other Government or Contractor personnel

USGS TL will review all accident reports

1-5 Applicable Regulations All required documentation is generated and maintained in accordance with the applicable regulations.

100% Random review by USGS TL

1-5 Quality Control Plan The contractor shall provide a QC Plan with its proposal and adhere to the QC Plan throughout the Project.

100% Random review by USGS TL

3,4 Hazardous-Non-hazardous Waste Documentation

All required documentation is generated and maintained in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and approved protocols 100% of the time.

100% Random review by USGS TL