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NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM

CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

SCOPE OF WORK

11/29/16

A. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

1.1 PROJECT TITLE ……………..……………….…CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

1.2 BUILDING…………………….……………….…. NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM (DC0030ZZ)

1.3 LOCATION……………………..……………...….401 F STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

B. BACKGROUND

The National Building Museum in Washington DC has functional issues with the dedicated chiller for the galleries. The current chiller installed utilizes plate and frame heat exchangers and is not suitable for the type of application specific to the National Building Museum. This misapplication has caused compressor failure to one of the two compressors on the chiller. Replacing the defective compressor is very expensive and will not resolve the incorrect application issue. It should also be noted that the second compressor will not operate under these conditions much longer and will eventually fail as well. The objective of this project is to replace the existing chiller with tube and shell type heat exchangers which is more suitable for the design application of the building.

C. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The following Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to the work required to fulfill the objectives of this project as necessary for each technical discipline.

Contractor shall furnish all supervision, equipment, materials, labor, services, and all ancillary components necessary to perform the requirements even though each item/device is not specifically mentioned or described herein.

A site visit will be offered to investigate the existing site conditions, review any applicable drawings, make necessary calculations, recommendations for system modifications, and determine the level of effort to complete the project in a timely and professional manner.

Contractor shall be responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, project coordination, equipment installation, training, and all other ancillary items required to deliver and handover a complete and functional operating system to the Government.

1.0 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the existing chiller and all ancillary items not to be re-utilized. EPA guidelines shall be followed when disposing of chiller and refrigerant.

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1.1 CHILLER REPLACEMENT

Contractor shall furnish and install a new Daikin Water-Cooled Chiller, Model

WMC048DDSN15/E2609-JB2C-2/C2209-GB2C-2/R134-DAA*A-U or

EQUAL.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Chiller shall be designed and equipped to meet the following criteria:

a. Danfoss Turbocor, oil free, magnetic bearing system with variable speed centrifugal compressors

b. 460 volt, 3 Phase, 60 cycle

c. AHRI 550/590 rated conditions @100% load conditions shall not be less than 160 ton capacity @ 85 F condenser inlet temperature, 54

F evaporator inlet temperature

d. Controller with Lonworks communication card

e. Evaporator and Condenser Tube and Shell Type Heat Exchangers (No Exception)

f. Factory installed evaporator water flow switch

g. Factory installed condenser water flow switch

h. NPLV rating shall be equal to or less than 0.354

i. Factory Start-Up

j. Five (5) year parts and labor warranty on entire chiller

1.2 CHILLER INSTALLATION

a. Chiller shall be installed on elastomeric mounting pads engineered for the proper operating weight. Install pads under each mounting frame/leg to reduce/eliminate unit vibration/noise

b. Existing condenser and chilled water pumps shall be utilized

c. Manual isolation valves shall be installed on condenser and chilled water piping to provide for chiller isolation and/or control valve replacement and chiller service

d. New Piping insulation and any existing insulation removed during construction shall be replaced to match existing

e. All piping shall be properly labeled

f. Condenser water by-pass valve shall be installed inside the building between the chiller condenser water return and supply piping

g. Install Wika pressure gauges, with diaphragm snubber and brass gauge petcock on the inlet and outlet of each chiller evaporator and condenser. Gauge shall be 4-1/2-

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h. Install liquid-in-glass thermometers on chiller evaporator/condenser water inlet and outlet in thermowell. Thermometers shall be adjusted and locked to a position that can be conveniently and easily read. Case shall be die-cast aluminum or brass 9 inches long. Tube shall be red or blue reading, mercury or organic-liquid filled, with magnifying lens. Range shall be 0 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit with 2-degree scale divisions and a mid-range of 45-80 F. Accuracy shall be plus or minus 1 percent of range or plus or minus one scale division to maximum of 1.5 percent of range. Tube background shall be Satin-faced, non-reflective aluminum with permanently etched scale markings. Window shall be clear non-breakable plastic. Connector shall be adjustable type, 180 degrees in vertical plane, and 360 degrees in horizontal plane, with positive locking device. Stem shall be brass for thermowell installation and of length to suit installation. Provide extensions for Insulated Piping; 2 inch nominal, but not less than insulation thickness

i. Contractor shall relocate the existing suction line for the VortiSand filtration system to a location to more effectively filter incoming contaminates within the condenser water pit. Location to be determined and mutually agreed upon with O&M Staff.

1.3 CHILLER BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) CONTROL

a. Contractor shall provide the following control sequence through the BAS controller:

1) Plant operator shall enable chiller from the Building Management System

(BAS) Front End Computer

2) Chiller shall be controlled and operated in the same manner and sequence as the existing chiller.

3) Once chiller proves water flows and chiller energizes, the chiller controller shall:

I. Modulate condenser water by-pass valve to maintain a 20 F differential between the condenser water inlet, and chilled water outlet temperatures via modulation of the condenser water by-pass valve.

Modulation of the by-pass valve is only required upon initial start-up

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4) Contractor shall support the controls contractor to ensure proper operating function is achieved.

I. Provide new Niagara Web Based Graphical (Web

Appliance) User Interface for new chiller to include graphic pages, alarms, trending and scheduling.

II. Provide Lonworks interface and connect to new chiller.

III. Run IP connection to existing EMS computer.

IV. Create new graphic page on existing EMS computer to access data from chiller.

V. Provide start command that will send signal to chiller to open isolation valves and on prof of flow start chiller.

1.4 TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING

a. Contractor shall obtain the services of an independent, qualified testing agency acceptable to GSA to perform testing and balancing work on new chiller installed only as specified:

1) Testing agency shall be currently certified by The Associated Air Balance

Council (AABC), The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) or

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB). Individuals performing testing shall have certification for Air and Water Balancing.

2) All testing equipment shall have current testing certifications.

3) Contractor shall provide testing and water balancing of the condenser water and chilled water flows of the chiller, Water flows shall be adjusted to a tolerance of +/- 5% of system rated design flows.

4) Contractor shall furnish a complete and final type written report of the facts and findings of all testing and balancing.

1.5 Contractor shall provide correct and visible labeling of all devices and piping functions.

1.6 Contractor shall provide a total of two (2) hours of onsite operations and maintenance training for the chiller for up to four (4) O&M staff.

2.0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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1.1

1.2 Inspect and verify the following electrical requirements:

a. Proper wire size of existing wiring and condition of insulation

b. Condition and capacity of existing disconnect switch

c. Overloads and circuit protection devices

d. Contractor shall notify the Government in the event any of the above electrical requirements are inadequate or deficient to support the power requirements for the new chiller.

1.3 START-UP and WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

a. Contractor shall thoroughly test functional operations of the chiller. Document all pertinent information (ambient temperature, condenser & chilled water temperatures, refrigerant suction/discharge pressures, voltage, amperage, etc.) and submit to the

Government for review and approval.

b. Document findings of deficiencies and submit to the Government for review.

c. Contractor shall provide a one (1) year parts and labor warranty from the date of substantial completion and acceptance by the Government on all work performed under this Scope of Work.

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

a. Period of performance shall be ninety (90) calendar days from the date of Notice to

Proceed.

E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 No equipment shall be de-energized or energized by the contractor. Contractor shall coordinate all equipment shut down and start-up with the building engineering department at all times.

1.2 Contractor and Sub-Contractors shall have prior authorization by the site security and the

Building Management Office. Due to heightened security, contractors must provide government photo ID card, social security number, company name, company address and phone number to the Agency point-of-contact.

1.3 Contractor shall at all times comply with BOCA, NEC, OSHA , etc. and all applicable laws, ordinances, rules regulations and orders of authority having jurisdiction.

1.4 All work areas shall be maintained, cleaned and trash removed each day from the site.

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1.5 All work shall be performed during normal working hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Monday thru Friday unless otherwise directed.

1.6 Contractor shall at all times protect the work area (floor, roof, wall, supports, etc.) and new equipment being installed.

1.7 Contractor shall submit Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

1.8 Contractor shall request a fire alarm outage for any cutting, burning or welding in writing with a 72-hour notice.

1.9 All work, including survey and on site, investigation shall be coordinated with the

Contracting Officers Representative and NPS.

1.10 Demolition Waste Management: GSA's minimum requirement is to divert 50% of C&D waste from landfills/incinerators, with a regional “stretch” goal of 70% diversion where this is possible and cost-effective. NOTE: the Washington DC metropolitan area has extensive facilities available for C&D debris recycling. The design specifications completed by the contractor must be consistent with this requirement. The contractor must include the template, Construction Waste Management and Disposal specification, in the design. The contractor must also include the C&D Waste Management Report form as an attachment to the specification. Templates for both of these documents are attached to this document. It is required to achieve minimum end-of-Project rates for diversion of [50] percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the

Work, unless additional rates are indicated. Contractor will practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the Work and use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators to meet or exceed 50% waste diversion. See Attachments of this Scope of Work for required reporting documents.

F. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1.0 GOVERNING CRITERIA

Services to be performed by the Contractor under this Statement of Work shall conform to the latest issues of the following criteria as of the date of Notice to Proceed.

1.1 Codes / Standards / Regulations

a. General Services Administration Public Building Service (PBS) P100, 2014 Facilities

Standards for Public Buildings Service.

b. General Services Administration National Capital Region (NCR) Specification 01546, Safety and Health. See Attachments.

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c. International Building Code (IBC) maintained by the International Code Counsel, current revision.

d. For all projects, the electrical requirements of the NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, National

Electrical Code, have been adopted by GSA in lieu to the technical electrical requirements of the ICC Electrical Code.

e. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

f. Occupational Safety and Health Regulation for construction; 29 CFR, Parts 1926 and

1910.

g. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

h. Applicable local codes and regulations.

i. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.

j. Industry Standards

1) Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications.

3) National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA) Publications.

4) The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Inc., Publications.

5) The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers

(ASHRAE), Standards, and Publications.

When conflicts in the above list occur, the Contractor shall notify the Government and the GSA

Project Manager will acquire the necessary interpretation and guidance for the contractor.

2.0 SUBMITTALS

1.1 Before any work commences, the Contracting Officer Representative must approve all submittals. Manufacturer’s data shall be approved and annotated to show the specific model, catalog number, type and size of each item.

1.2 Material Safety and data Sheets (MSDS) shall be submitted and copies shall be kept on site at all times during the work.

3.0 FEE AND PAYMENT

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1.1 Prior to final payment under this work order, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a release of all claims against the Government under the applicable portions of this contract other than such claims as the Contractor may except by description and stated amount of each claim.

1.2 Any security IDs issued by GSA or the Tenant Agency for the purposes of this task shall be returned to GSA prior to Final Payment.

4.0 REVISIONS

1.1 Prior to Approval by GSA of the documents listed, the Contractor shall correct or revise any drawings and documents without additional cost to comply with the provisions of this document.

1.2 The government shall not be liable for any additional contractor cost due to changes or revisions in the requirements of these documents, which would increase the scope of services as originally negotiated and agreed to, unless such changes or revisions are authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer in writing. All requests for changes or revisions received by the contractor shall therefore be referred to the Contracting Officer for his or her approval.

5.0 CLOSEOUT

1.1 Not less than seven days (7) calendar days prior to final acceptance of the entire system and the submission of recorded testing and tolerance reports required by this Scope of Work.

END SCOPE OF WORK

Attachments:

1. Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan Template

2. Construction and Demolition Waste Monthly Report

3. General Services Administration National Capital Region (NCR) Specification 01546, Safety and Health

Project Waste Management Plan

Submittal Type:

(to be filled out by GSA)

Project

Manager:

PM email or phone:

Budget Activity: (list all applicable) ePM/ePMX Project # :

gBUILD Project # :

RWA # :

(to be filled out by Contractor)

Anticipated Waste Diversion Plan To be filled out and submitted Pre-Construction (with final Construction Documents)

Actual Waste Diversion Report To be submitted during Project Close-Out

Diversion

Rate

Material

(see weight conversion factors below)

Diversion

Waste not Diverted

Diverted Materials all methods Waste not

Diverted

Total Diverted +

Landfilled lbs

Reuse

Recycle

Compost

Estimate % of each material diverted

Vendor / Facility

Landfill

Estimate % of landfill material lbs

Vendor / Facility

Landfilled lbs

Asphalt Concrete Soil, Rock, Land Clearing Debris Cardboard Carpet, Padding/Foam Brick, Masonry, and Tile Metals Sheetrock (not painted) Clean Wood Ceiling tile Painted wood, painted drywall, plywood 0 Reusable items (complete Reuse List below) Roofing Other Debris:

Other Debris: Other Debris:

Total: 0 0 0 0

Weight Conversion Factors

Use the following conversion factors to help you with your estimated diversion for the Waste Diversion Plan. The Waste Diversion Report is a record of your actual diversion and disposal. The Waste Diversion Report and receipts from landfills, processing facilities, and recyclers must be available

Asphalt paving, crushed = 1,380 lbs / cubic yard Concrete , scrap, loose = 1,855 lbs / cubic yard Asphalt/shingles comp, loose = 418.5lbs / cubic yard Earth, loose = 2,052 lbs / cubic yard Brick, laid flat = 20 lbs/square foot flat Fiberglass insulation, loose = 17lbs / cubic yard Brick, loose = 120 lbs / cubic foot, 3,200 lbs / cubic yard Sheetrock scrap , loose = 393.5 /cubic yard Ceramic tile, scrap , loose = 1,214 lbs / cubic yard Rock, crushed = 2,570 lbs / cubic yard

Item Use location Off-Site Benefactor or Deconstruction Company

Reuse List: Reusable items such as cabinets, built-ins, framing lumber, siding, etc. are encouraged to be reused on-site or off-site. Please list accordingly.

Waste Diversion Plan

(Anticipated) :

X Waste Diversion Report

(Final) :

Project Name:

Project Short Description:

Building Number:

ECC:

Service Center / Field Office:

Construction and Demolition Waste Management Report

Project Name:

Project Location:

If this report includes the waste results from other concurrent projects at the facility, indicate these project names here:

Date

Waste Description

Hauler of Waste Material

Name and Location of Waste

Processing Facility

Total Weight

(tons) of Waste

Material

Method of Waste

Material Disposal or

Diversion (Salvage, Reuse, Recycle, Incinerate, or Landfill)

Reason Why Waste Not

Total:

Total Weight Of Waste Materials For Entire Project(s) (tons):

Total Weight Of Waste Materials For Entire Project(s) Reused, Recycled, or Salvaged (tons):

Percentage Of Waste Materials For Entire Project(s) Reused, Recycled, or Salvaged (%):

Certification by Firm

I, (name of certifier), am an officer or employee responsible for the performance of this contract and hereby certify that the waste amounts and total percentage stated on this report are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

[Signature of the Officer or Employee ]

[Typed Name of the Officer or Employee ]

[Title ]

[Name of Company, Firm, or Organization ]

[Date ]

1/2016

SECTION 01546 - SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. General: This section is general in nature and identifies some of the precautions necessary to protect the safety and health of employees, visitors, and facility occupants, and to prevent the loss of or damage to property and the environment.

Note: The Construction Contractor submittal requirements at paragraph 1.6.

B. Related Work Specification Sections: The following sections, located elsewhere in this spec.

package, indicate the scope of work and specific measures to control hazardous materials/conditions:

Edit out specification sections that do not apply to the current project.

Section 018111- Sustainable Design Requirements Section 017419- Construction Nonhazardous Waste & Management Disposal

Section 017410- Construction Indoor Air Quality Management for Construction Section 00900 - PCB Removal and Disposal Section 02085 - Asbestos Abatement Procedures Section 02085R - Asbestos Roofing Removal Procedures Section 02087 - Avian Excreta Removal Section 02089 - Small PCB Items and Lamps

Section 02090 - Lead Based Paint Control Procedures

1.2 REFERENCES:

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. Current edition of the publications will be used.

A. Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs):

29 CFR 1910 - OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 - OSHA Construction Industry Standards 40 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter R– Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 40 CFR Part 61 – EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) 40 CFR Part 761 – Polychlorinated Biphenyl Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution and Use 40 CFR Parts 260 through 271 – EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 41 CFR Parts 102 - Federal Management Regulation

B. Other Recognized Standards:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) National Fire Code (NFC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E National Electrical Code (NEC) Underwriters laboratories (UL) Federal Standard 313E - Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activity

ASME B31.9, Code for Pressure Piping, Section on Building Services Piping

C. Applicable state and local regulations shall apply.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY THIS SECTION: This section is applicable to all work performed under this contract.

1.4 DEFINITION OF H A Z A R D O U S M AT ER I AL S : Refer t o h a z a r d o u s and t o x i c m a t e r i a l s / substances, Subparts H and Z of 29 CFR 1910; and to others as defined in Federal Standard 313.

A. Those hazardous materials most commonly encountered can include pesticides, cleaning agents, paints, adhesives, strippers, solvents, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's), mercury vapor lamps, explosives, and radioactive materials, but may include others. Any unlabeled substance should be handled as hazardous material until properly identified.

B. All thermal systems insulation (i.e., boiler insulation, duct insulation, pipe insulation), surfacing materials (i.e., plaster and sprayed-on fireproofing) and miscellaneous materials (i.e., asphalt flooring, ceiling tiles, adhesives and mastics, drywall, roofing, gaskets and cement board), installed no later than 1980, must be considered asbestos containing unless proven otherwise in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101.

C. All finished/painted surfaces of buildings constructed prior to 1978 shall be considered finished with lead based paint unless proven otherwise.

D. Products likely to contain PCB's are electrical transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, fluorescent light ballasts and oil switches. Transformer vaults with PCB contaminated floors are identified by signage at the entry door (see paragraph 3.1).

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Pre-Construction Safety Meeting: Representatives of the Contractor must meet with the Contracting Officer and his/her representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract.

The purpose of the pre-construction meeting is to review the Contractor's safety and health programs and policies, and to discuss the implementation of all safety and health provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures he/she intends to take in controlling any unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the work to be performed under the contract. If directed by the Contracting Officer, this meeting may be held in conjunction with other pre-construction meetings such as the General Pre-Construction meeting. The level of detail of the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards. The Contractor's principal on-site representative(s), the general superintendent and his/her safety representative(s) shall be in attendance.

B. Compliance With Regulations: All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and/or the transport and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926, and 40 CFR 761/260-271.

1. Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of asbestos containing materials or structures containing asbestos; and/or the removal and disposal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M, and 29 CFR

1915.1001 (where applicable), as well as GSA Specification 02085 (Asbestos Abatement Procedures).

2. Work involving the disturbance, dismantling or demolition of lead based paint shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.62, as well as GSA Specification 02090 (Lead Based Paint Abatement Procedures). It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to adequately test and characterize the waste by the toxicity characteristics leaching procedures (TCLP) – Lead.

C. Work involving the removal and disposal of PCBs shall comply with 40 CFR 761. Removal and disposal of gross PCBs (contamination) and large PCB items (greater than or equal to 3 pounds (1.36 kg) of dielectric fluid) shall also comply with GSA Specification 00900 (PCB Removal and Disposal). Work involving the removal of PCB light ballasts, switches and similar small PCB items (less than 3 pounds (1.36 kg) shall also comply with GSA Specification 02089 (PCB Light Ballasts, Switches and Mercury Lamps).

D. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements.

Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

E. Contractor Responsibility:

1. All Contractors shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on his/her part, or that of his/her employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury or death.

2. Construction Contractors shall comply with the following additional requirements in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.16 (Prime/Subs):

A. Compliance with the accepted accident prevention plan written by the prime Contractor for the specific work, submitted to the government, and reviewed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor's plan will be job specific and will include work to be performed by the subcontractors, and measures to be taken by the Contractor to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers.

B. Regularly scheduled safety meetings shall be held at least once a week for all supervisors on the project to review past activities, to plan ahead for new or changed operations, and to establish safe working procedures for the anticipated hazards. An outline of each meeting shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer’s Representative to the Contracting Officer.

C. At least one “toolbox” safety meeting shall be conducted weekly by field supervisors or foreman for all workers. An outline report of the meeting, including date, time, duration, attendance, subjects discussed and the name of the director shall be maintained and copies furnished to the designated authority on request.

3. Electrical work performance.

a. Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the contractor.

b. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished in this manner for the required work, the following requirements are mandatory:

1) Electricians must use full protective equipment (i.e., certified and tested insulating material to cover exposed energized electrical components, certified and tested insulated tools, etc.) while working on energized systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

2) Electricians must wear personal protective equipment with the appropriate arc flash rating while working on energized systems in accordance with NFPA 70E.

3) Before initiating any work, a job specific work plan must be developed by the contractor with a peer review conducted and submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (Construction Engineer), to the Contracting Officer.

a). The work plan must address at a minimum:

Description of work and location justification setting forth the reason why the work must be performed in an energized condition

Electrical shock and arc flash analysis and boundaries

PPE that will be used to protect the employees

Methods and means to restrict access of unqualified persons in the work area

4. Work on energized circuits or equipment cannot begin until prior written acceptance is obtained from the National Capital Regions, Safety Environment and Fire Protection Branch.

1.6 SUBMITTALS: A submittal punch list for projects involving “other” hazardous materials as identified in 1.6-E, and/or flammable/toxic products is provided as Appendix A.

A. Accident Reporting: Contractor shall post emergency first aid and ambulance information at project site. Serious accidents such as those resulting in: treatment of an injury at a medical facility; response by emergency medical personnel; or damage to property will be reported to the contracting officer's representative by telephone within (2) two hours of the occurrence. A copy of each accident report, which the Contractor or subcontractors submit to their insurance carriers, shall be forwarded through the Contracting Officer's Representative (Construction Engineer), to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible (in no event later than seven (7) calendar days after the occurrence). All non-GSA Associate accidents/losses shall be reported using GSA form 3620 (page 01546-9).

B. Permits: When hazardous materials (as defined in Paragraph 1.4, and 40 CFR 261) are disposed of, the Contractor must submit copies of permits and manifests from applicable, Federal, state, or municipal authorities, and necessary certifications that the material has been disposed of as per regulations within 30 days of removal from the site.

C. Hot Work Permits: Submit GSA Form 1755 - Permit for Welding, Cutting or Brazing as required. (See Paragraph 3.5-B)

D. Scaffolding: All scaffolding that is erected on this job will be erected in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.451. For scaffolding over two sections high, a scaffold erection plan will be developed by the Contractor, certified by an engineer and provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to set up. Once in place, the Contractor's assigned safety officer or competent person shall inspect and document the conditions of the scaffold and scaffold anchor points prior to use, and once per shift thereafter. Weekly reports shall be provided to the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for inclusion in the contract records.

E. Construction Contractor’s Plan of Action: Submit a plan of action for handling hazardous materials (except for asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs and mercury lamps as they are covered by specific sections) and/or flammable or toxic products as follows. The Construction Contractor’s plan of action shall contain:

1. Activity Hazard Analysis - identification of anticipated hazards, problems, and proposed control measures/mechanisms for each definable feature of work.

2. Description of how applicable safety and health regulations and standards are to be met

3. Protection of the public or others not related to the operation

4. Means of protection for adjacent non-construction areas and occupants and for controlling dust/fumes/debris generated by the work

5. Specialized training and experience of employees to be used for the work

6. Type of protective equipment and work procedures to be used

7. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for, and proposed procedures for using, disposing of, or storing toxic/hazardous materials (also see 29 CFR 1910.1200)

8. Phasing requirements to minimize impact to non-construction work activities

9. Emergency procedures for handling accidental spills, releases or potential exposures

10. Interfacing of trades and control of subcontractors, if applicable

11. Identification of any required analyses, test demonstrations, and validation requirements

12. Methods of certification for compliance

F. Waste Management Plan: Submit plan within Fourteen days of date established for the Notice to

Proceed, prepare and submit a Waste Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

1. List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal waste landfills and other disposal area(s) to be used. Include: Name, location, and phone number.

2. Copy of permit or license for each facility.

3. Include a bulk estimate in weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards) of waste diverted and anticipated weight/volume for materials going to landfill.

4. List of proposed materials to be diverted identified on a site pre-assessment.

5. Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused. Provide explanation or justification.

6. Schedule meetings to address waste management with all subcontractors affected by the Waste Management Plan.

7. Delineate storage and collection methods of disposed materials and diverted materials, Handling procedures, and means of keeping diverted materials free of contamination.

8. Describe the methodology that will be used for the proper transportation of diverted materials. If possible, estimate the quantities and timeframes when containers for diverted materials will be emptied.

9. Description of the quality control program to ensure the disposed materials and diverted materials generated from the facility alterations and additions are not leaving the project building through uncontrolled or unmonitored channels.

10. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner.

11. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing, and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with the applicable regulations.

Such materials and equipment shall be identified in the Plan of Action called for herein.

2.2 SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDSs): SDSs shall be available on-site for all products used under this contract. The prime contractor is responsible for meeting the hazard communication requirements, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. To the extent feasible, substitute non-flammable and non-toxic products.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CAUTIONARY PROCEDURES AT EXISTING VAULTS: Transformer vaults may have floors which are PCB contaminated. These vaults are generally marked by blue signs, which identify the vault as PCB contaminated. Consult the Building Manager to ascertain whether precautionary procedures must be taken.

On rare occasions, vault doors in existing buildings may be equipped with protective alarms and devices. Consult the Building Manager to ascertain whether vault doors in areas under this contract are so equipped.

3.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Contractor shall bring to the Contracting Officer’s attention, any material suspected of being hazardous which he/she encounters during execution of the work. The Contracting Officer shall then determine whether the Contractor shall perform tests to determine the nature or toxicity of the material. If the Contracting Officer directs the Contractor to perform tests, and/or if the material is found to be hazardous and additional protective measures are needed, a change of contract may be required (subject to applicable provisions of the contract).

3.3 CONFINED SPACES: The controlling contractor has the overall responsibility for all confined space operations and is the primary point of contact for information about the permit spaces at the work site.

Before entry of the confined space, the controlling contractor will submit a copy of their confined space entry plan and their confined space permit. After the confined space operation is completed, the controlling contractor will submit copies of the confined space permit and information on any new hazards they encountered in the space to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Office Representative (COTR) for review and copies retained for one year.

A. All confined space entry shall comply with 29 CFR 1910.146 / 29 CFR 1926.1201 except for specifically referenced operations in 29 CFR 1926 such as excavations/trenches 1926.651(g).

B. A site-specific Confined Space Entry Plan (including permitting process) shall be developed and submitted to the COTR / Contracting Officer for review before entry into the confined space is permitted.

The Contractor is responsible for prior notification of the Contracting Officer on the type of work to be conducted in all confined spaces, and to issue the required entry permit according to their Confined Space

Entry Program requirements.

3.4 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (Lock-out Tag-out): The contractor will establish a program for the control of hazardous energy and establish procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devises or tagout devices to any system that produces, uses, or stores hazardous energy including areas where energy is introduced (e.g., commissioning equipment and/or testing activities, etc.), these activities will be coordinated with and communicated to all affected personnel.

A. The contractor performing the work shall create and implement an activity hazard analysis (AHA) for the work requiring a lock-out tag-out to ensure that the inherent risk is identified.

B. When a piece of equipment or machine must be tested or conditioned for service/maintenance, and re- energization is required, the temporary removal of lockout/tagout devices procedures must be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representatives prior to performing the activities.

3.5 CONSTRUCTION STOP WORK ORDERS: Should the Contractor or his/her subcontractors be notified by the Contracting Officer's representatives of any non-compliance with the provisions of the contract, and/or that corrective action(s) are required, the Contractor shall immediately (if so directed) or within 48-hours after receipt of a notice of violation, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer or his/her representatives may issue a "Stop Work Order" for all or any part of the work being performed. In instances of imminent danger conditions, the Contractor must stop all work immediately. When, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or his/her representatives, satisfactory corrective action has been taken to correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition, a written order reinstating the work will be issued. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages by reason of, or in connection with, such work stoppage.

PART 4 - PROTECTION:

4.1. THE FOLLOWING ARE PUBLIC PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CONTRACTS:

A. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants and visitors, and damage to or contamination of property or the environment. For the purposes of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or subcontractor thereof.

B. Welding, Cutting, and Brazing: GSA specifically requires a permit for welding, cutting, and brazing.

This permit, GSA Form 1755 - Welding, Cutting and Brazing (page 01546-11) shall be approved each day by the GSA Buildings Manager (facility manager for delegated buildings) whenever welding, cutting or any open flame work is performed.

C. The welding area shall be screened, shielded or other safeguards provided to protect the public and standby personnel from rays, flashes, sparks, molten metal and slag..

D. Work areas shall be kept clear of combustibles within a 25-foot (7.62-meter) radius of any open flame work. Combustibles which cannot be removed shall be covered with flame- resistant blankets.

E. Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in a vertical position at all times. Valve protection caps shall be in place whenever cylinders are not in use, moved or stored.

F. Appropriate fire extinguishers shall be maintained at welding and cutting operations.

G. A designated fire watch shall sign and return the permit. The fire watch shall be on duty during operations and for a sufficient time afterwards to ensure no possibility of fire exists.

H. Storage: It is prohibited to store, position, or use equipment, tools, materials, scraps, and trash in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building occupants by its accidental shifting, ignition, or other hazardous qualities. Storing of combustible or flammable liquids shall be in accordance with the current edition of the National Fire Code for Flammable and Combustible Materials (NFPA 30).

I. Obstructions: No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or building occupants.

j. Housekeeping: Housekeeping practices shall be in conformance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.141 and 29 CFR 1926.25, for non-construction and construction contracts respectively.

4.2. THE FOLLOWING ARE PUBLIC PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS:

A. Protection of the Public and Federal Employees: Work shall not be performed in any area occupied by the public or Federal employees unless specifically permitted by the contract and the Contracting Officer and unless adequate steps are taken for the protection of the public and Federal employees.

B. Fences & Barricades: The work area shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise segregated from the public or building occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

C. Alternate Precautions: When the nature of the work prevents isolation of the work area and the public or building occupants may be in or pass through, under or over the work area, alternate precautions such as the posting of signs, the use of signal persons, the erection of barricades, canopy structures or similar protection around particularly hazardous operations shall be approved and used as appropriate.

D. Public Thoroughfare: When work is to be performed over a public thoroughfare such as a sidewalk, lobby, or corridor, the thoroughfare shall be closed, if possible, or other precautions taken such as the installation of screens, barricades or canopy structures. When exposure to sizeable falling objects exists, as during the erection of building walls or during demolition, special protection of the type detailed in 29 CFR 1910/1926 shall be provided.

E. Temporary Construction Barriers: Paragraphs 3.5-F through 3.5-I above specifies the erection of construction barriers in specific situations. Temporary construction barriers, partitions which cover a hole in a rated fire wall, or separate the construction from public access and exit corridors shall be erected floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, and shall remain in place for the duration of the contract. The minimum construction standards for these temporary barriers shall be metal studs, anchored top and bottom at a maximum spacing of 16 inches (406 mm) on-center, and covered with a minimum of one layer of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard.

F. Dust and Fume Control Measures: Work performed adjacent to occupied areas shall be done within dust control barriers (generally constructed of polyethylene sheeting). To the extent feasible, maintain the work environment at a negative pressure differential with the adjoining occupied areas. The use of fume and odor producing products and materials shall be done in such a manner, or at such a time as to minimize impact on building occupants. Provide measures to minimize tracking of dust through non-construction areas.

G. Roof Work: During the performance of roofing work on low-pitched roofs, employees will be protected as required by the OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926.500, except that a safety monitoring system, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(10) and 1926 502 (h)is not an allowable option when working within six feet (1.83 m) of the roofs edge or any opening. When working within six feet (1.83 m) of the roof edge or an opening, motion-stopping safety systems, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(p)(5), will be used.

H. Removal of Fences and Barricades: Fences and barricades shall be removed upon completion of the project, in accordance with local ordinance and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his/her representative(s).

APPENDIX A

01546 – SAFETY SUBMITTAL PUNCH LIST

PROJECT DATE REVIEWED

PROJECT NUMBER REVIEWER

IN

REVIEWED APPROVED FILE

CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS: Post-award but prior to the start of construction:

1. GSA FORM 1755 – Permit for Welding, Cutting or Brazing

2. SCAFFOLDING: All scaffolding that is erected on this job will be erected in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.451. For scaffolding over two sections high, a scaffold erection plan must be developed by the Contractor:

A. Scaffold erection plan:

B. Certified by an engineer:

3. PLAN OF ACTION: A plan of action for handling hazardous materials (except asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs and mercury vapor lamps) must be submitted. The hazardous materials plan of action shall contain the following:

A. Activity Hazard Analysis – identification of anticipated hazards, problems, and proposed control mechanisms

B. Description of how applicable safety and health regulations and standards are to be met

C. Protection of the public or others not related to the operation

D. Means of controlling dusts/fumes/debris generated

E. Specialized training and experience of employees

F. Protective equipment and work procedures to be used

G. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)

H. Proposed procedures for using, disposing of, or storing toxic/hazardous material (also see 29 CFR 1910.1200)

I. Phasing requirements to minimize disruption of operations

J. Emergency procedures for handling accidental spills, releases or exposures

K. Interfacing of trades and control of subcontractors

L. Identification of any required analyses, test demonstrations, and validation requirements

M. Methods of certification for compliance

IN

REVIEWED APPROVED FILE

CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS: During construction but prior to project closeout

4. SCAFFOLDING: DAILY DOCUMENTATION (ONCE PER SHIFT):

5. PERMITS: When hazardous materials (as defined in paragraph 1.4, and 40 CFR 261) are disposed of, the Contractor must submit copies of permits and manifests from applicable Federal, state, or municipal authorities

And

CERTIFICATES that the material has been disposed of as per regulations.

6. “Toolbox” safety meeting documentation

7. Accident Reporting: must be reported to the contracting officer’s representative by telephone within twenty-four hours of the occurrence

A. Serious accidents such as those resulting in:

treatment of an injury at a medical facility;

response by emergency medical personnel;

or damage to property other than that of the Contractor

B. A copy of each accident report, which the

Contractor or subcontractors submit to their insurance carriers shall be forwarded as soon as possible, but not later than seven (7) calendar days after the occurrence.

A. Inspect and document the conditions of the scaffold (weekly)

B. Scaffold anchor points (weekly)

C. Weekly reports have been provided to the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – contract record

REPORT OF GSA PROPERTY DAMAGE OR

NON-GSA EMPLOYEE PERSONAL INJURY

REPORT CONTROL NUMBER

1. REGION 2. DATE OF ACCIDENT

This form is not to be used for reporting GSA motor vehicle accidents or

GSA employee occupational injuries/illnesses. Use Standard Form 91 or 91A or CA-1 or CA-2 respectively. See reverse for complete instructions.

3. ACCIDENT REPORT NUMBER

4. PERSON’S NAME AND HOME ADDRESS 5. REASON FOR REPORT

6. PERSON’S PHONE NO. C. TIME OF ACCIDENT

AM PM

8. EXACT LOCATION OF ACCIDENT 9. NAME AND ADDRESS OF GSA FACILITY

10. MEDICAL EXPECTATION

11. DESCRIBE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED AND EXTENT OF DAMAGE

12. OWNER OF EQUIPMENT INVOLVED

A. NAME B. ADDRESS

C. PHONE NO.

13. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

14. CORRECTIVE ACTION IS THERE A NEED FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING ? Y OR N

A. DESCRIPTION B. RESPONSIBLE PERSON

C. ACTION DATE

15. NAME AND TITLE OF SUPERVISOR 16. SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR 17. PHONE NO.

18. DATE

19. REVIEWERS COMMENTS ATTACHED Y OR N (NO INDICATES NO COMMENTS ADDED)

20. NAME AND TITLE OF REVIEWER 21. SIGNATUR OF REVIEWER 22. DATE

23.