Attachment_21_-_Appendix_5_ACM_and_LBP_Qualification_Requirements.pdf

ASBESTOS/LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP) ABATEMENT

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The contractor must comply with all applicable provisions of the following:

A. 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 61 Subpart M (All notifications will be made to the Utah Division of Air Quality

[UDAQ].)

B. 29 CFR 1910.1001 (Asbestos) 29 CFR 1910.1025 (Lead) C. Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standard 48-8 D. 29 CFR 1926.1101 (Asbestos) 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead) E. Utah Asbestos Rule R307-801

PART 2: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The following information must be submitted for prequalification in sequential order:

2.1 List of employees by date of last exams, who are medically qualified to work with asbestos (29 CFR 1926.1101) and Lead (29 CFR 1926.62).

Include examiner's name, signature, medical qualifications and place of employment. At least 50% of the employees must be current at time of submittal. 100% of employees must show current medical qualification documents at the beginning of each abatement job.

2.2 Contractor's respiratory protection program (29 CFR 1926.1101, 29

CFR 1926.62, EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.3 Air sampling protocol used to support sampling requirements found in

29 CFR 1926.1101, 29 CFR 1926.62.

2.4 List of equipment to be used for asbestos/LBP work under this contract. Examples of equipment include negative air machines (with maintenance logs/ High Efficiency Particulate Air [HEPA] filter documentation), scaffolding, decontamination facilities, disposable clothing, air pressure differential measuring devices (with proof of annual calibration), HEPA vacuums, etc. Copy of manufacturers' certification of HEPA filter for vacuum. (EPA Publication560/5-85-024).

2.5 List of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH)-approved respirators to be used on site by employees.

Include NIOSH approval numbers and proof of approval (29 CFR 1926.1101, 29 CFR 1926.62, EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.6 Qualifications of the Independent Third Party Industrial Hygienist (IH) who will oversee the project to include certification date, college degrees, years of experience, and any other qualifications to perform this work. It is recommended the IH overseeing the project be an American Board of Industrial Hygiene-Certified Industrial Hygienist or college graduate with at least eight years of work related experience.

The third party on site monitor must have current UDAQ Contractor/Supervisor Certification. If more than one IH consultant is used, list those who may oversee the asbestos/LBP work.

2.7 List of employees fit tested for respirator use in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.1101, 29 CFR 1926.62. List these employees by date and respirator. Include proof of employee fit testing and the name and qualifications of the fit tester. At least 50% of the employees must be current (i.e., WITHIN SIX MONTHS) at the time of submittal. 100% of employees must show current fit test documents at the beginning of each abatement job.

2.8 Asbestos - Proof of at least one year minimum work experience in Utah as a UDAQ certified asbestos abatement company. Provide a current list of employees who have received training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and EPA Publication 560/5-85-024. Proof of UDAQ certification is required for all asbestos work categories. Include proof of training (i.e., written certification of completion) from a nationally recognized EPA asbestos training course for each employee.

At least 100% of the employees must be currently certified at the time of submittal. All workers, contractor/supervisors, project designers must show current UDAQ certification documents before the beginning of each abatement job.

2.9 Lead – Proof of at least one year minimum work experience in Utah as a UDAQ certified lead abatement company. Provide proof of employee training (i.e., written certification of completion) from an EPA approved course for each employee. All workers, contractor/supervisors must show current UDAQ certification documents before the beginning of each abatement job.

2.10 Copies of air monitoring data taken during and after abatement from previous projects completed by contractor (not to exceed five projects).

(29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.11 List of prior asbestos abatement contracts performed during the past two years. Include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and dates the projects were performed. (EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.12 Additional information to adequately show compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the following areas:

A. Medical certification B. NIOSH Analytical Lab Certification (independent lab) C. Disposal of waste D. Department of Transportation transport of asbestos waste E. Cleanup procedures

2.13 List of any asbestos/LBP abatement projects including those of any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship of which any director, officer, or agent of the contractor now making application was a director, officer, partner, or agent, to have been prematurely terminated. Include the circumstances surrounding the termination. (EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.14 List of any contractual penalties within the past two years including those of any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship of which any director, officer, or agent of the contractor now making application was a director, officer, partner, or agent, whom the contractor has paid for breach or noncompliance with contract specifications. (EPA Publication 560/5-024).

2.15 List any enforcement action levied by any Federal, State or local government agencies against the contractor for violations related to asbestos/LBP within the past two years including those of any corporation, Limited Liability Company, partnership, or sole proprietorship of which any director, officer, or agent of the contractor now making application was a director, officer, partner, or agent. .

The citations will be identified by contractor including the name and location of the project, the date(s) and how the allegations were resolved. (EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

2.16 Description of all legal proceedings, lawsuits or claims which have been filed or levied against the contractor or any of his past or present employees for asbestos/LBP related activities within the past two years including those of any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship of which any director, officer, or agent of the contractor now making application was a director, officer, partner, or agent.. (EPA Publication 560/5-85-024).

PART 3: INSURANCE

3.1 The contractor will provide proof of insurance to handle

asbestos-containing materials/LBP.

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY

GOVERNMENT. ANY INFORMATION FOUND TO BE FALSE, WILL BE

GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR.

UPDATE/ REQUALIFICATION OF ALL QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS IS

REQUIRED EVERY TWO YEARS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF IDIQ

CONTRACTORS WHICH SHALL BE QUALIFIED FOR THE DURATION

OF THE CONTRACT. (The update will require that all qualified contractors show proof of compliance with the sections listed above.)

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY

ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR FOR INTENTIONALLY REMOVING

ASBESTOS/LBP MATERIALS IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE

REGULATIONS.

ABATEMENT CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE ALL

ABATEMENT WORK/PROJECT DOCUMENTATION THROUGH THE 75

CES/CEHOA ASBESTOS/LBP SHOP.

(Issue date: 12 June 1997/updated 8 October 2013)

PLEASE MAIL PREQUALIFICATION PACKAGE TO:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

75 CES/CEOHA

5643 Lahm Ln.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT 84056-5300

ATTN: Nickolas King Telephone# 801-586-7094