02065 - Lead Based Paint Abatement.doc

02065 - LEAD-BASED PAINT IN-PLACE MANAGEMENT AND ABATEMENT FOR RAFB

UHHZ 100240W, Paint IDIQ

1.0 GENERAL: This section is provided for all activities where lead based paint will be disturbed.

Applicable Publications: The publications listed below are part of the specification:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA:

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1910 through 1926

Environmental Protection Agency, EPA:

Title 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A&M, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 260 through 302

Department of Transportation, DOT:

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 171 through 178, July 1, 1993

Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing (HUD), May 1994 (Applies only to military family housing and priority facilities as designated by the government)

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall supply all plant, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, services, and incidentals which are necessary or required to perform the work of this paragraph in accordance with applicable governmental regulations and agencies for the removal of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) as specified in this section.

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Abatement. The elimination or long-term isolation of LBP.

2.1.2 Authorized Visitor: The government or government's representative, or representatives of all regulatory or other agencies having jurisdiction over LBP abatement.

2.1.3 CODR. Contracting Officer's Designated Representative.

2.1.4 Contaminated Materials, or presumably contaminated with paint debris from LBP operations (such as, but not limited to, disposable boots, coveralls, plastic sheeting, tape, protective masks, cleaning cloths or sponges, etc.)

2.1.5 Deteriorated Paint. All interior or exterior paint that is peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking or paint located on an interior or exterior surface or fixture that is damaged or deteriorated.

2.1.6 Government. United States Air Force

2.1.7 HEPA Filter. A high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter which is 99.97% efficient in capturing and retaining particles .3 micrometers and larger.

2.1.8 HEPA Vacuum Equipment. High efficiency vacuuming equipment with a HEPA filter.

2.1.9 HPW. Hazardous Paint Waste: Material which has been identified by government-conducted Toxic Characteristics Leachate Procedure tests as containing hazardous concentrations of lead or other heavy metals listed in 40 CFR 261.24.

2.1.10 HUD Guidelines. Practices and procedures as specified in the Interim Guidelines for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing, May 1994.

2.1.11 IPM. In-Place Management. Interim measures which reduce an LBP hazard to acceptable levels. This includes removal of peeling, chipped, chalking or cracking LBP, down to sound, tightly adhering paint, as part of surface preparation for repainting.

2.1.12 LBP. Lead-Based Paint. All paint on interior and exterior surfaces of RAFB facilities shall be considered to be lead-based paint unless determined otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

2.1.13 LBP Work Area. Designated areas of the project in which LBP in-place management (IPM) or abatement actions are to be undertaken or which may become contaminated as a result of such IPM or abatement actions.

2.1.14 OSHA Lead Standards. This refers to the following references: 29 CFR 1926.62 and CFR 1910.1025.

2.1.15 Plasticize. To cover floors, (or ground) and walls with polyethylene sheeting as herein specified.

2.1.16 Priority Facilities. Facilities identified by RAFB as being frequented by small children which require compliance with the HUD Guidelines for LBP work.

2.1.17 Recognized Training Provider. A training provider which offers the EPA-approved model 5 day curriculum for lead abatement supervisors and contractors.

2.1.18 Renovation/Demolition: Any modification of an existing structure or wrecking or removal of structural or non-structural members that contain lead paint.

2.1.19 Small Scale Touch-Up. A lead-based paint in-place management (IPM) method: the removal of deteriorated paint for the purpose of providing an adequate surface (down to sound, tightly adhering paint) for re-painting with a non-lead containing paint.

2.1.20 Wet Scraping or Sanding. Wet scraping and sanding shall include the light misting of paint with water to control dust while removing cracked, chipped, chalking or peeling down to tightly adhering paint for the purpose of re-painting. Wetting of paint shall not result in accumulations or pooling of water.

2.2 Applicable Codes, Regulations, and Standards.

2.2.1 The contractor, by executing the contract or subcontract, acknowledges that it is aware of and familiar with the contents of all regulations, codes, and standards regarding work under this section and further acknowledges and agrees that it alone is responsible for performance of the work in strict compliance therewith and for every instance of failure to comply therewith.

2.2.2 The contractor shall maintain at Robins Air Force Base one (1) copy of EPA, OSHA, State, and Local Regulations governing the work at the site. These copies shall be available for review by government personnel.

2.2.3 Management of all LBP in the control of the contractor shall be according to the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

2.3 Inspection by Contractor.

2.3.1 The contractor acknowledges and agrees that it has a contractual obligation to the government to make its own inspections of its own work, at all stages of the work, and shall supervise performance of the work in such a manner as to enable it to verify at all times that all work has been executed in accordance with the methods, materials, regulations, and required standards of cleaning designated herein.

2.3.2 No provision of this paragraph nor inspection of the work by the government, the Contracting Officer's Designated Representative (CODR) or testing laboratory shall relieve said responsibility and undertaking of the contractor, nor shall the failure or omission of any of the foregoing to discover or to bring to the attention of the contractor the existence of all work or materials damaged or done not in accordance with contract documents in any way diminish, relieve, or alter such obligation of the contractor. The aforesaid omission shall not diminish or alter the rights or remedies of the government as set forth in the contract documents.

2.4 Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Abatement Job Supervisor.

2.4.1 The contractor shall provide a Job Supervisor, a competent person as defined in the OSHA lead standards, experienced in the management of LBP projects who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The contractor shall submit in writing the qualifications of this person, and all equally qualified alternates, and submit documentation certifying these individuals have successfully completed an EPA approved 5-day model curriculum course "Lead Abatement for Contractors and Supervisors." The LBP Job Supervisor and all alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to the satisfaction of the CODR. The LBP Job Supervisor, or an approved qualified alternate, shall be present on site at all times while work of this section is in progress. If neither the job supervisor nor his alternate are present at the site for any reason, all work under this section shall cease. The requirement will be enforced by the government with no additional cost being incurred by the government. Absence of this person shall not constitute an acceptable delay in contract performance.

2.5 Safety.

2.5.1 The contractor alone shall be responsible for the safety, efficiency, and adequacy of its plant, appliances, and methods, and for all damage which may result from their improper construction, maintenance, or operation. The contractor shall erect and properly maintain at all times, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, proper safeguards for the protection of workers and the public, and shall post all required danger and warning signs. The contractor shall designate a responsible member of its organization on the work site, whose duty shall be the anticipation and recognition of all unsafe conditions and the prevention of accidents. In the absence of notice to the contrary, filed in writing with the CODR, this person shall be the job supervisor of the contractor.

2.5.2 The contractor shall assume all responsibility for all toxic effects to workers of air supplies to respirators or of encapsulate or of wetting agents, and of the disposal of said agent(s) and residual toxic damaging residues to personnel or property. The contractor shall hold the government and all its agencies harmless for all toxic effects suffered by contractor employees as a result of contractor operations performed under this contract.

2.5.3 The contractor shall not employ anyone who has not received notice of the hazards of LBP work and training in the use of all personal protective equipment, work equipment, safety procedures and proper work practices and procedures.

2.6 Health and Safety Training.

2.6.1 The contractor shall ensure and certify that all workers have been trained as required by all OSHA Standards for working with lead paint.

2.7 Existing Conditions.

2.7.1 The contractor undertaking the work under this paragraph is assumed to have visited the premises and to have taken into consideration all conditions which might affect the work. No consideration will be given to any claim based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions except where existing conditions are such as cannot be reasonably ascertained. All claims relating to conditions which were not reasonably ascertained shall be adjusted as provided for in changes to the work.

2.8 Personnel Protection.

2.8.1 Prior to commencement of work, all workers shall be instructed, and shall be knowledgeable, in the appropriate procedures for personnel protection and LBP work or abatement. On-site training in the use of equipment and facilities unique to the job site shall be performed.

3.0 TESTING.

3.1 TCLP. Toxic Characteristics Leachate Procedure (TCLP) testing shall be performed by the contractor using a approved commercial testing laboratory on the contents of each DOT approved container (as determined by the CODR) of a representative sample of paint chips, removed building materials or components, decontamination liquids and wash water, and potentially contaminated disposable clothing or other contaminated materials or debris. DOT containers testing positive for hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals, as defined by the EPA, will remain the property of the government. DOT containers with less than hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals will become the property of the contractor.

3.2. Air Monitoring. The contractor, at its expense, shall provide all tests required by specific applicable regulations, codes and standards, and all other tests required for the protection and safety of contractor employees and for any other purpose. All air sampling required by OSHA regulations shall be performed under the direction of an American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). If requested by the CODR, the CIH may be required to perform on-site duties. All air samples shall be analyzed by an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory and turn-around analytical time shall not exceed 48 hours. Air samples results shall be submitted to CODR.

3.2.1. In addition to air monitoring for employee exposure to lead, the contractor shall provide employee monitoring to sufficiently characterize employee 8 hour time weighted average exposure for all other chemicals used by the contractor, or airborne contaminants generated during the course of performing the work, which are defined as "hazardous" by the OSHA Hazard Communication Regulations.

3.2.2 The contractor shall maintain Chain of Custody records for all air samples and make these records available to the government upon request.

3.3 Historical Air Sampling Data. All historical air sampling data submitted by the contractor for consideration as acceptable objective data in lieu of initial air monitoring must be reviewed for acceptability by an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist before submittal to 78 AMDS/SGPB for final consideration. Air sampling data to be considered for acceptability shall be obtained from facilities at RAFB and shall meet all requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards.

3.4 Reoccupancy Clearance Testing. At the conclusion of interior IPM and all abatement activity, reoccupancy clearance testing shall be performed using the guidelines provided in the HUD Lead-Based Paint: Interim Guidelines for Hazard Identification and Abatement in Public and Indian Housing as applicable. All sampling shall be performed under the direction of an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist, and shall be analyzed by a laboratory recognized as proficient for lead in dust analysis by the EPA National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) or any other accreditation program recognized by EPA. Written analytical results shall be submitted to the CODR.

3.4.1 The contractor shall maintain Chain of Custody records for all clearance samples and shall make these records available to the government upon request.

3.5 Blood Testing. The contractor shall obtain the services of an OSHA approved laboratory for blood lead level testing to obtain and evaluate blood specimens from all contractor employees if required by, and in accordance with, the OSHA Lead Standards. The contractor shall provide copies of all elevated blood levels to the CODR immediately.

4.0 METHODS OF IPM OR ABATEMENT.

4.1 Before participating in LBP work procedures, workers shall receive training in the various types of abatement and relevant LBP work, including the advantages and disadvantages of different methods and appropriate and inappropriate applications for different substrates. Worker training shall also be performed, and documented, to meet the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards.

4.2 A person performing LBP work of lead-containing substances shall not use the following methods:

4.2.1 Open Flame Burning

4.2.2 Dry Sanding not equipped with HEPA filtered local exhaust ventilation

4.2.3 Abrasive Blasting;

4.2.4 Uncontained Hydro-Blasting;

4.2.5 Methylene Chloride;

4.2.6 Dry Scraping;

4.2.7 Use of Blast-Ox or any other system designed to subvert analyses for lead content or leachability.

4.3 All of the following plans must be approved and signed by an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist or the LBP Job Supervisor and accepted by the CODR.

4.3.1 All LBP work shall be performed in accordance with a health and safety plan signed by the LBP Job Supervisor and accepted by the CODR. The Health and Safety Plan shall include the following as a minimum:

4.3.2 A site specific work plan, including the appropriate work practices and procedures to perform the LBP work task safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

4.3.3 A complete description of all LBP IMP or abatement techniques, methodology and controls, as well as materials and equipment proposed for use during the course of this contract.

4.3.4 A health and safety risk or hazard analysis for each task to be performed during the LBP task which will be performed. All safety and health hazards as well as applicable health, safety and sanitation regulations shall be identified and addressed. All other potential airborne containments in addition to lead shall be considered and addressed.

4.3.5 The site specific work plan shall also identify, whenever applicable, all engineering methods and work practice controls including a description of how a negative pressure enclosure shall be achieved, worker hygiene facilities, the type, capacity, controls, and working methodology proposed for use by the contractor during the course of this contract. Such controls shall be identified to ensure the government that there will be no release to the environment or exposure of government personnel or their dependents to contamination at any time during its collection and management for which liability might be imposed on the government.

4.3.6 A diagram of all enclosures, or plastic (polyethylene) containments, shall be included in the site specific work plan.

4.3.7 The contractor's site specific work plan shall be in accordance with the OSHA Lead Standards and may be called a written Lead Compliance Program.

4.3.8 Employee training requirements to ensure compliance with the OSHA Lead Standards.

4.3.9 Personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used by employees for each of the tasks and operations being conducted as well as established airborne "trigger" levels to upgrade or downgrade to specified respiratory protection. All other airborne contaminants present in addition to lead shall be considered in the selection of proper PPE.

4.3.10 A description of all control and/or containment measures for LBP.

4.3.11 Frequency and types of air monitoring, personnel monitoring and environmental sampling, before, during, and after the IMP or abatement activity, as required by all applicable regulations and guidance documents.

4.3.12 A description of decontamination procedures.

4.3.13 A description of containerization of waste, testing and disposal procedures as required by this section and all applicable regulations.

4.3.14 The contractor's Medical Surveillance Program to meet the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards, including medical exams and blood monitoring, as well as medical approval requirements for the use of respiratory protection.

4.3.15 The LBP Health and Safety Plan shall provide for pre-activity briefings to be held prior to initiating all site activity, and at such other times as necessary to ensure that employees are apprised of the site safety and health plan and that this plan is being followed.

4.4 All LBP work shall be performed using the following or a combination of the following methods, or approved alternates as set forth in the work plan:

4.4.1 Acceptable In-Place Management (IPM) Techniques.

4.4.1.1 Contained Pressure Washing of Exterior Surfaces. All pressure washing shall be performed in a containment area or object sufficient to contain all water, overspray, and debris and to prevent dispersion of water, overspray, and debris into the environment. All paint debris generated by pressure washing, including the limited amount generated during surface preparation in the removal of deteriorated paint during Small Scale Touch-Up procedures, shall be contained for disposal. The paint debris shall be separated from the water via evaporation, or by being passed through a 5 micron filter or other method approved by the CODR.

4.4.1.1.1 Upon direction by the government, water from pressure washing shall cease to be containerized.

4.4.1.2 Wet scraping or wet sanding of paint from surfaces. Peeling, chipped, chalking, or cracking LBP may be wet scraped or wet sanded down to sound, tightly adhering paint for the purpose of providing an adequate surface for repainting.

4.4.2 Acceptable Abatement Methods

4.4.2.1 Replacement. Replacement of building components is an acceptable abatement method. Replacement may include removing components such as windows, window frames, doors, door frames, trim as well as exterior building components.

4.4.2.1.1 Any component part of a building may be abated by replacement with a new like component free of lead-containing substances. Disposal of components removed shall be in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section, the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act and the Code of Federal Regulations Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

4.4.2.1.2 Demolition - Contain all debris, dust, and other materials within the demolition area. Use wet methods to control dust.

4.4.2.2 All other abatement methods shall be presented to the CO in writing for approval.

4.5 Hazardous Materials. The contractor shall provide a list of all hazardous materials to the CODR that will be brought onto government property and shall further provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each Hazardous Chemical as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall observe proper storage practices for hazardous materials stored on the base. All potential contractor employee exposure to airborne contaminants shall be characterized as required by paragraph 3.2.1 of this section and the necessary protective measures taken including engineering, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment to ensure protection of workers.

5.0 SUBMITTALS

5.1 Pre-Performance Submittals. The contractor shall submit the following in support of its qualifications for performing lead base paint work.

5.1.1 A job history describing LBP or abatement work performed by the contractor or subcontractors, during the last three years, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of clients for whom the work was performed must be included when requested by the CODR.

5.1.2 Names of supervisor personnel, their qualifications, and copies of required training certificates showing attendance at an EPA approved 5-day model curriculum course: "Lead Abatement for Supervisors and Contractors."

5.1.3 Medical Surveillance documentation as required by the OSHA Lead Standards and Respiratory Protection regulations, for each employee.

5.1.4 A Lead-Based Paint Health and Safety Plan.

5.1.5 Deleted.

5.1.6 Certification that contractor personnel involved in removal and handling of lead based paint have received training in accordance with the OSHA Lead Standards.

5.1.7 A medical approval statement from a physician for each employee to wear a respirator.

5.1.8 Documentation of medical exam and blood lead levels as required by the OSHA Lead Standards.

5.1.9 Submit the name of the OSHA approved laboratory, along with OSHA Certification, of the lab that will perform the blood lead analysis.

5.1.10 Submit the name and a copy of the AIHA Certification for the laboratory that will be performing the analysis for employee air samples.

5.1.11 Submit the name and a copy of the EPA NLLAP certification (or other EPA recognized laboratory accreditation program) for the laboratory performing analysis for clearance samples.

5.1.12 A copy of the contractor's Compliance Program as required by the OSHA Lead Standards, also called a site specific work plan.

5.1.13 A copy of the contractor's written Respiratory Protection Program.

5.1.14 Certification that employees have received respiratory protection training.

5.1.15 To pursue the use of historical air sampling data in lieu of initial air monitoring, submit air sampling data meeting the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards.

5.1.16 Other Submittals. All pre-performance submittals required to qualify a contractor employee, such as job qualifications, blood level testing, certification of training, etc., shall be required to qualify all employees hired for work under this section.

5.2.1 A copy of the MSDS’s for all chemicals that the contractor will bring onto government property.

5.2.2 Deleted.

5.2.3 All air sample analytical results received from the laboratory for all employee exposure to airborne contaminants.

5.2.4 All analytical results for clearance wipe samples.

5.3 Documents Available for Review upon Request. Documents that the contractor shall make available to the government upon request include, but are not limited to, the following:

5.3.1 Documentation that contractor personnel have received hazard communication training as required by OSHA standards.

5.3.2 Documentation of employee training as required by the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment regulations.

5.3.3 A copy of all employee air sampling records, including the information as required by the OSHA Lead Standards.

5.3.4 A copy of the annual preventive maintenance documentation on any air sampling equipment used to evaluate contractor employee exposure to airborne contaminants.

5.3.5 A copy of the daily personal air sampling pump pre- and post-calibration data for each sampling pump used.

5.3.6 Chain of custody records for all air and clearance wipe samples.

6.0 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

6.1 Delivery of Materials. All materials in this paragraph (i.e., coveralls, polyethylene sheets, etc.) must be in the original packages, containers, or bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name.

6.2 Storage of Materials. All materials subject to damage shall be stored off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces, and under cover sufficient to prevent damage or contamination.

6.3 Damaged Materials. Damaged or deteriorating materials shall not be used and shall be removed from Robins AFB. Material that becomes contaminated with lead shall be tested and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations and paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.0 SITE OPERATIONS

7.1 Limiting Access. The contractor shall ensure that only authorized visitors, contractor employees and contractor supervisors are allowed to enter all work areas where lead-based paint activities are taking place.

7.2 Deleted.

7.3 Deleted.

7.3.1 Erect signs. The contractor shall erect all signs in accordance with OSHA Lead Standards and other applicable regulations.

7.3.2 Hygiene Facilities and Practices. All hygiene facilities and practices shall be established in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards.

7.3.3 Decontamination. Decontamination shall be performed in accordance with OSHA or HUD guidelines for abatement activities where applicable.

7.3.3.1 All decontamination liquids shall be collected and placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of as stated in paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.3.2 The contractor shall ensure that shoe covers and suits to be disposed of are placed immediately in 6-mil polyethylene bags, sealed, placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area as directed by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.4 All persons working on, or authorized visitors entering, an LBP work area shall, when present in the IPM or abatement area, wear disposable outer clothing, disposable shoe covers, safety glasses or goggles, and a half-mask air purifying respirator equipped with HEPA filter cartridges as a minimum. This personal protective equipment and respiratory protection is required until the contractor has completed an exposure assessment, as required by the OSHA Lead Standards. Results of the assessment will dictate personal protective equipment and respiratory protection requirements, and contribute to an historical data base. It is the contractor's responsibility to provide respiratory protection at all times for all contractor employees in the work area which is in compliance with or in excess of OSHA requirements.

7.3.4.1 Disposable suits shall be "breathable" to help prevent heat illnesses.

7.3.4.2 Workers working in areas where there is substantial water on the floor or ground shall wear waterproof outer shoe covers.

7.3.4.3 Waterproof gloves shall be worn by workers handling phosphate detergent solutions and an appropriate chemical resistant glove shall be worn by workers when handling other chemicals as necessary.

7.3.4.4 The contractor shall ensure that all personal protective equipment required by all applicable regulations is provided by the contractor and worn by contractor employees.

7.3.5 Air Sampling. The contractor shall ensure that air sampling is performed as required by the OSHA Lead Standards.

7.3.5.1 Air sampling levels shall be used to determine level of respiratory protection, and other requirements of the OSHA Lead Standards.

7.3.5.2 Air sampling shall be performed under the direction of an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist.

7.3.5.3 The contractor shall maintain Chain of Custody records for all air samples and shall make these records available to the government upon request.

7.3.5.4 Air samples shall be submitted immediately upon collection for analysis to an AIHA accredited laboratory. Analysis shall be performed within 48 hours of receipt by the laboratory. Notice of air sample results shall be reported to the CODR no later than the close of business two working days following sample analysis.

7.3.5.5 Copies of analytical results from the laboratory shall be submitted to the CODR upon receipt.

7.3.6 Acceptable Paint Removal Methods. The contractor shall ensure that only wet scraping or wet sanding of paint from surfaces is allowed.

7.3.7 Containment. The contractor shall provide a containment area or object sufficient to capture, contain, and control all emissions of lead into the atmosphere outside of the work area by creating barriers and other control measures. The contractor shall secure the work area to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel.

7.3.7.1 The contractor shall ensure that all wet scraped or wet sanded paint waste is collected on a suitable impermeable (waterproof, such as 6-mil polyethylene) drop cloth which has been placed on the surface beneath the area to be wet scraped or wet sanded. Any further containment as required to ensure that no building contents become contaminated and no debris leaves the work area shall be established.

7.3.8 Cleanup. The contractor shall ensure that an on-going cleanup of the work area occurs so that no level of lead dust or debris is allowed to accumulate on any surface in the work area.

7.3.8.1 All cleanup activities shall be performed with workers wearing personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA Lead Standards.

7.3.8.2 In addition to ongoing cleanup, daily cleanup of the work area shall occur at the end of each work shift. All work activities shall have stopped before cleanup is allowed to begin.

7.3.8.3 Cleanup of dust shall occur by using a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner.

7.3.8.4 Cleanup procedures shall be performed sufficient to ensure that all paint debris has been collected promptly.

7.3.8.5 All paint debris shall be immediately removed from the drop cloth and placed in DOT containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.8.6 All drop cloths that can no longer be utilized or re-cleaned shall be rolled from ends to middle, placed in 6-mil polyethylene bags, sealed, placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.8.7 All disposable protective clothing worn in the work area shall be placed in 6-mil polyethylene bags, then placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.8.8 All wash water shall be collected in DOT approved containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.3.8.9 The contractor shall ensure that workers do not disperse the scrapings in the work area by "tracking" on their feet.

7.3.8.10 Small Debris. All small debris shall be collected and placed in sealed double 6-mil polyethylene bags, placed in DOT approved containers to be labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section. Interim storage of such trash shall be in an area designated by the CODR. All paint chips and other dust shall be collected by using a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner. Dry sweeping shall be prohibited.

7.3.8.11 Large Debris. All hazardous waste large debris, such as building components, shall be wrapped in 6-mil polyethylene and secured with duct tape. Such debris shall be labeled with DOT required information. This trash shall be stored in an area as designated by the CODR awaiting further testing and disposal as specified in paragraph 9.0 of this section. All non-hazardous waste debris shall be disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.2.5. DOT hazardous waste containers are not required.

7.3.8.12 Removal of Building Components. Removal of building components shall be performed in a manner to reduce to the lowest level possible the amount of dust generated. The area around the component shall be spray misted with water to help control dust.

7.3.8.13 Final Visual Inspection. The contractor shall notify the CODR for the final visual cleanup inspection. At least one work day shall be allowed for this inspection to be scheduled. HUD clean-up guidelines will apply to the designated priority facility.

7.3.8.14 The inspector shall visibly inspect the area. Visible debris shall result in re-cleaning by the contractor at no additional cost to the government.

7.3.8.15 A successful final inspection shall be followed by obtaining one clearance wipe samples, if requested by the CODR, from the surface underneath the location of each polyethylene sheet or impervious drop cloth, the window sill(s) and window well(s).

7.3.8.16 Clearance Sampling. The required number of clearance wipe samples shall be obtained at specified locations in the manner described by, and in accordance with, HUD guidelines, under the direction of an ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist.

7.3.8.17 The contractor shall maintain Chain of Custody records for all samples and shall make these records available to the government upon request.

7.3.8.18 The clearance samples shall be sent immediately upon collection to a laboratory recognized as proficient for lead in dust analysis by the EPA National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP), or any other EPA recognized accreditation program, for analysis. Upon receipt by the laboratory, analytical turn-around time shall not exceed 48 hours.

7.3.8.19 Samples results shall be communicated to the CODR not later than the close of business two working days following samples analysis.

7.3.8.20 Copies of analytical results from the laboratory shall be submitted to the CODR.

7.3.8.21 Samples less than clearance criteria as specified by HUD guidelines have passed clearance, and all rooms or areas represented by those samples have passed clearance.

7.3.8.22 Samples equal to or greater than clearance criteria as specified by HUD guidelines have failed clearance, and all rooms or areas represented by those samples are said to have failed.

7.3.8.23 All areas that have failed clearance shall be re-cleaned and re-tested, in accordance with the time constraints identified in Paragraph 7.3.8.19 by the contractor, in the manner specified by HUD guidelines, at no further cost to the government.

7.4 Establishment of a Containment for External Lead-Based Paint IPM Using Wet Methods.

7.4.1 Pressure Washing of Exterior Surfaces. For all lead-based paint removal of deteriorated paint down to tightly adhering paint for the purpose of repainting on exterior surfaces, only wet methods may be used. The contractor shall use the following procedures:

7.4.2 See 7.3.1 through 7.3.5.5

7.4.3 The contractor shall establish a containment using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, sufficient to capture, contain, and control all water, overspray and paint debris generated during the pressure washing of exterior surfaces of houses.

7.4.4 Collection of Waste Water and Debris. The contractor shall ensure that all wash water is separated from paint debris by evaporation or filtering the water with a 5 micron filter.

7.4.4.1 Paint debris shall be collected, placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area designated by the CODR, labeled, and disposed of as specified in paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.4.2 All filtered water shall be collected and placed in DOT approved containers, stored in an area as designated by the CODR, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.4.2.1 Under the direction of the government, water shall cease to be containerized.

7.4.5 Maintenance of Containment. The contractor shall inspect the containment on a regular basis to ensure that all rips or tears are repaired as they occur.

7.4.5.1 The contractor shall ensure that the integrity of all ground layers of polyethylene is maintained at all times.

7.4.6 Daily Cleanup. The contractor shall ensure that the containment is cleaned up daily, at the end of the work shift.

7.4.6.1 All paint debris and water shall be removed and containerized as described in paragraph 7.5.9 of this section.

7.4.6.2 The contractor shall ensure that all debris which has escaped from the containment is cleaned up immediately and thoroughly.

7.4.6.3 All such debris shall be placed in DOT approved containers with paint debris from the exterior surface, labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.7 Final Cleanup. Upon completion of the work, all liquids and paint debris shall be separated as described in paragraph 7.5.9 of this section and transferred to DOT approved containers, labeled and disposed of in accordance with paragraph 9.0 of this section. All exposed polyethylene surfaces shall be cleaned thoroughly.

7.4.7.1 All wash water shall be containerized in a DOT approved container, labeled and disposed of as specified in paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.7.2 All cleaning cloths or sponges shall be placed in 6-mil polyethylene bags with contaminated disposable clothing or like materials, placed in DOT approved containers, labeled and disposed of accordance wit paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.7.3 Polyethylene sheeting shall be rolled from ends to middle, secured with tape, placed in approved DOT containers, and labeled and disposed of in accordance with Paragraph 9.0 of this section.

7.4.8 Final Visual Inspection. Upon final cleanup and removal of polyethylene, the contractor shall notify the CODR for final inspection.

7.4.8.1 Any visible debris shall result in the re-cleaning of the affected area by the Contractor at no further expense to the government.

7.5 Value Engineering. The contractor may submit for approval abatement techniques not considered in these specifications. These submittals must include addresses and phone numbers of primary contacts (contractors, clients, industry representatives, etc.) with knowledge of these methods. The government is under no obligation to accept, or even to consider, the alternate methods submitted, and in no case shall evaluation of alternate abatement methods be cause for delays in the work for which the government must be liable.

8.0 MATERIALS

8.1 Provide Polyethylene Sheeting. 4 mil thickness or greater as specified in rolls of sizes to minimize the frequency of joints. 6 mil thickness shall be used on all horizontal surfaces.

8.2 Provide Plastic Bags. 6 mil thickness polyethylene bags with labels in accordance with OSHA and Department of Transportation regulations.

8.3 High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter Equipped Vacuum Cleaners.

8.4. Impermeable Containers. The contractor shall provide new containers approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for the collection of material determined to be hazardous waste. Reconditioned containers may be used if certified as serviceable for reuse by the DOT.

8.4.1 These containers shall become the property of the government at the time contaminated materials (disposable boots, coveralls, tape, protective masks, etc.) or paint containers are first deposited therein. The contractor shall notify EMO (926-1146) 48 hours prior to when DOT containers first receive paint wastes. The container shall include the building number, contractor's name and phone number, contents, the date waste was first deposited, and the container identification number.

8.4.2 The contractor shall not place contaminated materials (disposable boots, plastic sheeting, coveralls, tape, protective masks, etc.) in the same barrel with collected paint debris (chips) or with the filtered water. The contractor shall place the contaminated materials in a separate barrel and label them as such. The contractor shall ensure that no water is mixed with contaminated materials or paint debris.

8.4.3 Wherever building components (door and window frames, sections of drywall, etc.) bearing lead-based paint are to be disposed of, a representative section of such material shall be taken by the contractor for the performance of TCLP testing. The contractor shall have the tests taken by an approved commercial testing laboratory. Those materials containing hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals shall remain the property of the government.

8.4.3.1 Those building materials containing less than hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals shall become the property of the contractor, at the time of delivery by the government to the contractor of the test results. The contractor shall dispose of the contaminated material in an EPA approved sanitary landfill and provide the CODR with landfill receipts.

8.4.4 The government will perform TCLP tests on the contents of DOT containers holding paint debris and provide the contractor with test results.

8.4.4.1 Those containing debris with hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals shall remain the property of the government.

8.4.4.2 Those containing debris with less than hazardous concentrations of leachable heavy metals shall become the property of the contractor, at the time of delivery by the government to the contractor, of the test results. The contractor shall dispose of the contaminated material in an EPA approved sanitary landfill and provide the CODR with landfill receipts.

8.4.5 Bags and containers in which contaminated material and paint have been placed must remain under the positive control of the contractor until they have been transferred to government control. They must never be left unattended in an area or on a vehicle where unauthorized persons could gain access. Bags, when full, or when the task has been completed, shall immediately be placed in drums. Drums shall be placed in a designated area on contractor-furnished wooden pallets.

8.4.6 The contractor shall hold the government, the government's agents, and the government's testing laboratory harmless in regards to lead-based paint in these containers while they are under the contractor's control.

9.0 EXECUTION OF WORK

9.1 Loading. Loading palletized DOT containers onto government vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

9.2 Disposition of Waste

9.2.1 Affix labels according to 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart C at the time contaminated materials and paint debris are first deposited therein.

9.2.2 DOT containers shall become the property of the government at the time contaminated materials and paint debris are first deposited therein.

9.2.3 DOT containers shall be as full as practicable when turned over to the government. Exception: Containers must be transferred to the government when the task is completed but not later than 45 days after the first material is deposited, regardless of the amount therein.

9.2.4 The contractor shall control, and shall be responsible for, all paint waste generated by this contract until all EPA administrative procedures for transferring possession and control of said waste in DOT containers to the government have been completed.

9.2.5 The government will take possession and control of all properly filled, sealed, and labeled DOT containers having paint debris, disposable clothing, wash water, and other contaminated components in hazardous concentrations as determined by the TCLP test. All contaminated materials (disposable boots, coveralls, tape, protective masks, plastic sheeting, etc.) which are determined non-hazardous waste shall be returned to the contractor for disposal in an EPA approved sanitary landfill. The contractor shall provide the CODR with pertinent landfill receipts.

9.2.5.1 The contractor shall remove containers daily from the sites where work is in progress. Containers shall be secured in a designated area on-site placed on contractor-furnished wooden pallets. Container lids and bungs shall be secured in place at all times when not being filled. Containers shall be marked as hazardous waste bearing labels as required by 40 CFR 262.34. The containers must remain under the positive control of the contractor until they are transferred to the government, and must never be left unsecured where unauthorized persons could gain access. Under no circumstances shall the contractor allow HPW general under this contract to leave the confines of Robins AFB.

9.2.5.2 Whenever a DOT container containing hazardous materials is full, or when the task is completed, or 45 days after wastes are first deposited therein, whichever is of shorter duration, the container shall be sealed and EMO shall be notified (extension 6-1146) to take possession of the container.

9.2.5.2.1 If the TCLP test determines leachable heavy metals in non-hazardous concentrations, the debris becomes the property of the contractor. The contractor shall dispose of the waste in an EPA approved sanitary landfill and shall provide the CODR with the pertinent landfill receipt(s).

9.2.5.2.2 Deleted.

9.2.6 Unless and until directed otherwise by the CODR with respect to a particular waste, the contractor shall treat all waste as hazardous until confirming test results are received by the contractor.

9.2.7 Recycling of Materials. Where technically feasible the contractor shall recycle scrap metal to reduce waste generated from the project. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer copies of all receipts for materials turned over to a recycling center including descriptions and quantities, ultimate disposition of metals that are classified as containing LBP. The Contractor shall comply with 40 CFR Part 261.6, Requirements for Recyclable Materials.

9.2.7.1 The removal of LBP from sections of the scrap metal shall be done in accordance with all rules, regulations, and applicable sections of this specification.

9.2.8 If a building or components thereof containing lead-based paint are removed and sold to a third part, the contractor must obtain a Memorandum of Understanding from the 3rd party stating they are aware the building or components contain lead-based paint and they must comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

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