01 57 20.00 10 BAFB Environmental Protection.pdf

SABER Solicitation FA2517-08-R-5002

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SECTION 01 57 20.00 10

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless other wise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.1 HEADQUARTERS, AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND (HQ, AFSC)

a. HQ, AFSC APP Guidance

1.1.1.2 AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION (AFI)

a. AFI 32-7080 Pollution Prevention Program

b. AFI 32-7042 Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance

c. AFI 32-7040 Air Quality Compliance

d. AFI 32-7041 Water Quality Compliance

e. AFI 32-7044 Storage Tank Compliance

f. AFI 32-7065 Cultural Resources Management

g. AFI 32-7064 Integrated Natural Resources Management

h. AFI 32-7080 Affirmative Procurement

i. AFI 32-7086 Hazardous Materials Management

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 In order to prevent, and to provide for abatement and control of, any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities of the Contractor in the performance of this contract, Contractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and installation regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

1.2.2 The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.3.1 Pre-Installation Conference

1.3.1.1 Prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet with the installation environmental office representatives and the Contracting Officer to develop mutual understandings relative to compliance with this provision and administration of the environmental pollution control program.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the Submittal Register. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in

Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the Submittal Register.

1.5 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 The information provided in this section applies to all other specification sections that are applicable to project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract except for those measures set forth in other sections of these specifications. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the ability of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves noise, solid waste-management and management of radiant energy, hazardous materials, radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 AIR QUALITY

3.1.1 The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of any installation Air Operating Permits regarding management of air quality. As required by the installation environmental office, the

Contractor may be required to complete an Air Emissions Questionnaire for each construction activity that is anticipated to generate air emissions. Any equipment or activity that emits or has the potential to emit pollutants or that disturbs solid or liquid materials, which can become airborne, is a source of air pollution that may require a permit. Activities with anticipated air emissions include but are not limited to painting, stripping, cleaning with degreasers or solvents, material hauling, demolition, sand blasting, use of fuel-burning equipment (other than motor vehicles), welding, use of volatile organic compounds or ozone-depleting chemicals, and remediation activities. If required, the Contractor shall submit the completed questionnaire to the

Contracting Officer a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to commencement of work on site.

3.1.1.1 Buckley AFB- Title V Air Permit, 950PAR118

3.1.2 No burning of material is allowed on the installation by the Contractor.

3.1.3 If air emission estimates for criteria or hazardous air pollutants exceed threshold levels

Contractors shall complete an Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) and construction permit applications required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Air Pollution Control Division (APCD). Contractors shall submit the completed APEN(s) and

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construction permit application(s) to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to submittal to CDPHE. Contractors shall be responsible for all fees and associated requirements of the APEN.

3.1.4 For each regulated particulate-emitting activity, the Contractor shall prepare a Fugitive Particulate

Control Plan.

3.1.5 Contractors shall ensure all company-owned and employee-owned gasoline and diesel vehicles that shall be driven on the installation comply with the emissions inspection requirements of the applicable air quality zone.

3.1.6 The Contractor shall restrict emissions of all smoke and fugitive particulates, to levels less than

20 percent opacity at the point of emission, and to levels that do not visibly disperse beyond installation’s property boundaries unless exempt.

3.1.7 The contractor shall create no noxious odors.

3.1.8 The maintenance and repair work to air conditioning and refrigeration shall require that all

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) handling standards be met

3.1.9 The Contractor shall not vent or cause to be vented CFC and HCFC (Hydrochloroflurocarbon) refrigerants to the atmosphere during repair or maintenance work on the equipment covered by this contract.

3.1.10 The Contractor shall have available refrigerant recovery or reclaim equipment to perform the work. All recovered refrigerant shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer for turn-in to the

Dept. of Defense ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) reserve.

3.1.11 Replacement compressors and other replacement equipment used in repairing CFC-containing systems shall be compatible with CFC replacement refrigerants.

3.1.12 The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all requirements, obtain permits, licensing and certification required by state or local ordnance to work on activities involving more than one acre. All obtained permits and licenses shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

3.1.13 The Contractor shall not utilize cutback asphalt or any coating included in the definition of cutback asphalt during the months of March through September unless the cutback asphalt is used solely as a penetrating prime coat or if the user can demonstrate to CDPHE Air Pollution Control

Division that under the conditions of its intended use.

3.1.14 Contractors shall not apply sand or gravel to installation roads without obtaining prior written approval from the Contracting Officer or representative.

3.1.15 Contractor shall ensure all Construction permits and APENs are transferred to the installation for inclusion into the installation air operating permit prior to project completion.

3.2 WATER QUALITY

3.2.1 The Contractor shall comply with the installation National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) permit.

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3.2.2 Potable Water: If potable water lines are damaged during construction the Contractor must notify the installation Bio-environmental office immediately. The Contractor shall disinfect all water lines which do not remain full of water under pressure. Disinfecting shall be in accordance with

American Water Works Association Standard 601 and shall not be complete until two consecutive days bacterial samples show no contamination. Bacteriological samples shall be analyzed by a laboratory certified by the State of Colorado and results provided to the

Contracting Officer for acceptance.

3.2.3 Storm Water. The Contractor shall not dump any restricted materials down the sanitary sewer disposal system without approval of the installation environmental office. All discharges to the sewer shall meet Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements and shall not exceed the installation permit requirements.

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall not discharge any non-storm water discharges to the storm drain system. Prior approval from the installation environmental office is required for any non-storm water liquid discharge.

3.2.3.2 The Contractor shall comply with Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 03-1 Storm wa-ter construction standards, HQ AFCESA/CESC dated 24 March 2003.

3.2.3.3 The contractor shall provide a copy of all storm water permits and storm water pollu-tion prevention plan to the Contracting officer upon issuance from state.

3.3 NATURAL RESOURCES.

3.3.1 The Contractor shall comply with any restrictions of the Endangered Species Act, and forestry requirements of DODI 4715.3 and DODI 7310.5. The Contractor will make every effort to re-vegetate disturbed areas and protect disturbed ground surfaces from erosion. Refer to installation specific specifications for requirements.

3.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

3.4.1 The Contractor is responsible for handling and disposal of all solid waste generated at the job site.

The Contractor shall make all arrangements for disposal of any wastes including wastes requiring special handling such as asbestos, rubble, etc. The Contractor is responsible for all required laboratory testing and any documentation submittals required by the landfill owner. Colorado

Department of Public Health and Environment written approval is required for any non-inert materials such as asphalt containing materials, asphalt roofing materials, steel containing materials, etc., that are to be disposed of in a Class III landfill site.

3.4.2 The Contractor shall dispose of all construction/demolition and related solid wastes, garbage, and refuse at an off-site solid waste disposal facility possessing the appropriate City or County

Certificate of Designation unless otherwise specified.

3.4.3 No waste or materials shall be left on the installation after completion of any project under this contract.

3.4.4 All non-hazardous wastes shall be properly disposed of through a licensed landfill site unless specific provision at the installation allow disposal on the installation property. Demolition rubble shall not be buried anywhere on base or at the work site without permission from the CO. Any cleanups and the costs of these cleanups of improper waste disposals or removals of improperly placed hazardous or landfill restricted waste materials shall be the responsibility of the

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Contractor.

3.4.5 The Contractor shall participate in the base recycling program or develop a Contractor recycling program. In any event, coordination must be accomplished with the installation environmental office. The contractor shall strive towards a 40% diversion of solid waste from landfills.

3.4.6 The contractor shall report quarterly the amount of Non-Hazardous solid waste disposed and non-hazardous solid diverted from land fill by re-use, recycling, donation, and composting to the

Contracting Officer for acceptance.

3.4.7 All carpet and carpet padding must be recycled or diverted from the landfill. The contractor shall provide certificate of recycling to the Contracting Officer for all carpet and carpet padding removed.

3.5 TOXICS HAZARDS

3.5.1 To include but not be limited to asbestos, lead, including lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and pesticides.

3.5.1.1 Asbestos. The introduction of asbestos-containing materials on the installation is strictly prohibited unless permitted by CO. As required by the installation Bio-environmental Engineering office, building renovation or demolition projects shall re-quire an asbestos survey in order to determine the presence and quantity of material that will be encountered during the project. Any part of the existing building the project may impact shall be included in the survey. The Contractor shall be responsi-ble for conducting these surveys. Typical suspect materials include floor and/or ceil-ing tile, tile mastic, roofing materials and flashing mastics, pipe and boiler insulation, wall coverings, sheetrock joint compound, transite materials, etc. The Government will provide the results of any asbestos testing previously accomplished. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all Colorado Department of Health asbestos no-tifications.

3.5.1.2 Lead-Based Paint (LBP): Existing painted surfaces may contain lead based paint. The

Contractor shall keep a steady spray of water on any demolition work that may cause exposures. Runoff shall be contained on the work site to prevent contamination to any watersheds or the sanitary sewer system. The Contractor shall not contaminate the soil with lead due to excessive use of water. The site shall be limited to access by the pub-lic and the Contractor is responsible for non-exposure of the public to any lead concen-trations above the PEL (Permissible Exposure Level). All removal of lead based paint must be coordinated through the installation environmental office.

a. The Contractor shall provide the installation Bio-environmental Engineering office a complete description of any testing used to determine the presence or absence of LBP.

b. The Contractor shall ensure building occupants are not exposed to lead above the OSHA-permissible exposure level by removing them from the work area, isolating the area with physi-cal barriers and warning signs and, if necessary, providing a containment system to ensure other areas are not contaminated by dust and debris. A thorough normal cleanup and washing of the work area must be performed afterwards to ensure all dust and debris is removed.

3.5.1.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB).

a. All light ballasts and electrical equipment (transformers, capacitors, etc.) containing PCB mate-rials shall be turned in to the installation Environmental Office.

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b. Units labeled NON PCB do not require special handling or disposal.

c. No equipment containing PCB’s shall be installed during this contract. Transformers installed during this contract shall be accompanied by a none PCB certification statement.

3.5.1.4 Pesticides. Pesticide is defined as any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or migrating any pest, or intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant. The term “pests” means arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds, and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adverse-ly affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; at-tack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation, or are otherwise un-desirable.

a. In order to minimize impacts to existing fauna and flora, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation pest management coordinator at the earliest possible time prior to pesticide ap-plication. The Contractor shall discuss integrated pest management strategies with the coordi-nator and receive concurrence prior to the application of any pesticide associated with these specifications.

b. Pesticide Delivery and Storage. Pesticides shall be delivered to the site in the original, un-opened containers bearing legible labels indicating the EPA registration number and the manu-facturer’s registered uses. Pesticides shall be stored according to manufacturer’s instructions and under lock and key when unattended.

c. Pesticide Handling Requirements. The Contractor shall formulate, treat with, and dispose of pesticides and associated containers in accordance with label directions and shall use the cloth-ing and personal protective equipment specified on the labeling for use during all phases of the application. MSDSs shall be available for all pesticide products.

d. Application. Pesticides shall be applied by a State Certified Pesticide Applicator. Water used for formulating shall only come from locations designated by the CO.

3.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE

3.6.1 All hazardous or toxic material used, removed or handled and wastes generated by the Contractor shall be managed in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

3.6.1.1 Hazardous Materials. Pre-construction hazardous material reporting requirements. All hazardous materials to be brought on-site by the Contractor shall be subject to pre-approval by the installation environmental office. The approval process application requirements are at the discretion of the installation environmental office utilizing the

AF form 3952 process. The installation reserves the right to prohibit the use of ha-zardous materials it deems to be especially hazardous to human health or the environ-ment. The installation also reserves the right to prohibit the use of hazardous mate-rials due to the type and/or quantity of hazardous wastes potentially generated from the materials. In the event a hazardous material is not approved for use on installation, the installation may provide the Contractor a list of suitable substitutes; however, the Con-tractor shall retain responsibility for finding an acceptable substitute. All installations promote waste minimization and pollution prevention practices and the Contractor shall take appropriate actions to comply with this policy.

a. A minimum of ten (10) working days prior to commencement of work on site, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a listing of hazardous materials that shall be brought on site during the performance of the contract. The listing shall include estimated usage and esti-

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mated quantities for each hazardous material. The Contractor shall identify any “extremely hazardous substances” to be used during the execution of the contract and indicate if the amount of the chemical exceeds the threshold planning quantity. The Contractor shall also supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous material. The Contractor shall give a brief description of how the hazardous material shall be used and disposed.

b. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory with copies of MSDSs for all materials used on the job site.

c. HAZMAT Usage Reports:

(1) Contracts with a performance period of less than or equal to ninety (90) calendar days:

Contractors shall immediately report hazardous materials used at the end of contract ex-ecution to the Contracting Officer. The report shall include a listing of the total amount of hazardous materials used while performing work on site and a description of the dispo-sition of each hazardous material (e.g., fully consumed during contract/project execution, saved for future use, or disposed).

(2) Contracts with a performance period of greater than ninety (90) calendar days: The be-ginning of every calendar quarter of work on site, the Contractor shall report to the Con-tracting Officer hazardous materials used in the previous quarter year. The report, submit-ted ten (10) working days after the end of each quarter period, shall include a listing of all hazardous materials used while performing work on site, the total amount of each hazard-ous material used, and a description of the disposition of each hazardous material.

(3) Final Report: The Contractor shall submit a final inventory of all hazardous materials used since the last hazardous usage report no later than ten working days after completion of work. The final inventory shall list all hazardous materials used, total amount of each used, and a description of the disposition of any remaining hazardous material.

d. The Contractor shall not store hazardous materials on the installation except at the discretion of the installation environmental office. The installation environmental office may require all ha-zardous materials be removed from the installation at the end of the work day and stored off the installation. Contractor shall maintain a Hazardous Communications Program.

e. All hazardous materials used by the Contractor on base shall be stored properly in special areas in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to the Ha-zardous and Solid Waste Management and Minimization Plan. The Contractor shall identify the

HAZMAT, the volume, delivering company, the location of storage and estimated storage time.

f. General hazardous material requirements include but are not limited to keeping containers closed when not in use, labeling containers with warning labels, posting hazardous warning signs as required, checking routinely for leaks and spills, keeping materials at central location, and use of original containers.

g. Once the contract is completed, the Contractor shall not leave any unused liquids, adhesives, paints or any hazardous material on the installation.

h. No hazardous materials are to be sprayed or spilled on the ground, asphalt, or concrete covered surfaces at job sites as a means of disposal. The Contractor shall be charged for any cleanups and disposal costs. All spill cleanups shall be handled by trained personnel only. The Contrac-tor shall dispose of any hazardous product cleanup in accordance with all applicable regula-tions.

3.6.1.2 Hazardous Waste. The Contractor shall coordinate all hazardous waste

(HAZWASTE) disposals with the installation environmental office. If there is any question about whether or not a substance is classified as hazardous, the Contractor

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shall contact the installation environmental office. It shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor to pay for the disposal of hazardous waste unless otherwise specified.

a. The Contractor shall handle, accumulate, and manage hazardous waste in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

b. Fluorescent light fixture ballasts and batteries for fluorescent light fixtures shall be treated as universal hazardous waste.

c. Empty aerosol cans must be punctured or managed as hazardous waste at the discretion of the installation environmental office. Partially full cans must be disposed of as hazardous universal waste.

3.7 UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS.

3.7.1 Tanks 55 gallons or greater require secondary containment, marking and placarding, fire safety provisions, reporting and inspections. Additionally under Colorado State Department of Labor, Oil Inspection Section regulations, any storage tank over 660 gallons capacity must be registered and approved by the State of Colorado.

3.8 SPILL RESPONSE

3.8.1 No hazardous materials are to be sprayed or spilled on the ground, asphalt, or concrete covered surfaces at job sites. The Contractor shall be charged for any cleanups and disposal costs.

Trained personnel shall handle all spill cleanups only. All spills shall be reported immediately to the installation environmental office a spill plan may be required for a regulated substance.

Petroleum spills exceeding 25 gallons must be reported to the Colorado Dept of Labor, Oil Safety

Protection Section, and will be coordinated through the installation Environmental Office.

3.8.2 Hazardous Material or Hazardous Waste Spill Response procedure:

3.8.2.1 Notify the installation Fire Department immediately of any spills of fuel or other ha-zardous material or hazardous waste that are 55 gallons or more. Smaller spills should be handled by the Contractor, but shall be coordinated with the installation environ-mental office.

3.8.2.2 Stop source of spill without undue risk of personal injury. Use on-site containment, safety equipment, and materials.

3.8.2.3 Make spill scene off limits to all non-cleanup personnel.

3.8.2.4 Restrict all sources of ignition if flammable material in spill.

3.8.2.5 Report to the installation environmental Office, within 30 minutes.

3.9 POLLUTION ABATEMENT

3.9.1 The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner to minimize pollution, degradation, and exploitation of the environment. The Contractor shall also demonstrate leadership in preventing, controlling and abating environmental pollution by supporting regional pollution abatement programs and by accelerating corrective measures to meet established standards and criteria.

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3.10 PRESERVATION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SITES

3.10.1 If during construction activities, items are observed that may have historic or archaeological value/interest (e.g., Native American human remains or associated objects, potentially historic objects or structure foundations), the Contractor shall cease all activities that may result in impact to or the destruction of these resources. The Contractor shall prevent his employees from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise disturbing such resources. All items shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor and shall immediately report the find to the Contracting Officer or representative so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made.

3.10.1.1 Historic districts contain historically significant structures listed in the State and Fed-eral Register of Historic Places. Prior to any and all work taking place within the boundaries of any historic structure or district, actions must be coordinated through the installation Cultural Resource Manager for National Historic Preservation Act Section

106 Consultation with the Colorado State Historical Society.

3.10.1.2 Any work on these structures or the associated grounds must comply with the Secre-tary of The Interior's 'Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,' AFI 32-7065, Cultural Resources Management, as well as State and installation guidance, Integrated

Cultural Resources Management Plan.

3.11 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

3.11.1 Affirmative Procurement is the purchase of materials made from recycled content or bio-based products that meet the recovered material advisory notices (RMAN) published by the EPA.

Certain items are listed on the EPA list of Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG). A listing of CPG items and attributes necessary for determination may be obtained from the installation environmental office.

3.11.1.1 For all contracts, all correspondence, reports, documentation, shop drawings and other items utilizing paper products shall be submitted on a minimum of 20% post consumer recycled content paper.

3.11.1.2 For all products utilized during the execution of a contract that are listed on the EPA’s

CPG items list, the Contractor shall procure and incorporate these items. A listing of such items used during the project shall be provided to the CO or representative.

3.11.1.3 The Contractor shall submit vendor estimates and certify that the materials meet min-imum standards listed by EPA RMAN’s. The certification shall be in the form of a la-bel from the product or certification from the vendor. The CO (or representative) will verify the certification of all recycled content or bio-based materials used.

3.11.1.4 Justification for recovered materials exemption is required. If one of the following ex-emptions are met, the Contractor may apply for an exemption with the CO or repre-sentative: EPA-designated product not competitively available within a reasonable pe-riod of time, EPA-designated product is at an unreasonable price, or EPA-designated product does not meet the installation’s performance standard. The contactor shall complete the recovered materials justification form as provided by the CO or repre-sentative.

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3.12 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEYS

3.12.1 Environmental Baseline Surveys, also known as Environmental Site Assessments or Due

Diligence Surveys, are studies to indicate existing environmental site conditions. The Contractor shall provide if the installation requires documentation for an area such as a contractor staging area. Upon completion of project and return of contractor staging area to installation, the installation Environmental office shall perform environmental baseline survey and the contractor will be held responsible for all clean up actions associated with the staging area.

3.13 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.13.1 Nuclear Soil Testing. The Contractor must submit in writing to the Contracting Officer a complete equipment list with nomenclature/serial number(s) and a complete listing of personnel who will be using radioactive source material-containing equipment, along with individual qualifications, specialized training, and certification. Additionally the Contractor shall provide their Agreement-State license and their Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) form 241 at least

72 hours before conducting nuclear soil testing (density). No source material may be taken onto the installation without approval from the installation Bioenvironmental office and permission from the appropriate installation commander.

3.13.2 Noise. All equipment utilized by the Contractor that produces noise levels in excess of 84 DBA

(“A” weighted decibels) must be so identified by the Contractor. This equipment will be utilized in a manner that precludes exposure of the occupants or any persons other than contractor personnel to levels exceeding 84 DBA.

3.13.3 Demolition. The Contractor shall make all necessary notifications to local authorities.

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