ANSWERS_TO_VENDOR_QUESTIONS-_Amendment_0003_(2).doc

Amendment A0003

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LEAD ABATEMENT FOR CGC EAGLE

ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS

1. Question: Will the coast guard provide a shower for the contractor?

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for their own shower; however the Coast Guard will provide water for hookup. In accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), the Contractors responsibility to provide all disposals including tyvex suits. Suits will be contaminated with lead and must be treated as HAZMAT. Please refer to SOW Section 3 Requirements; 3.1. General “All HAZMAT shall be placed and sealed in Contractor provided containers and properly labeled.”

2. Question: Will the job be done on the pier or will the vessel be on dry dock?

Answer: All work shall be completed pier side

3. Question: Will the Coast Guard provide the use of a fork lift and crane to lift equipment and materials?

Answer: The Coast Guard will provide the use of a fork lift and crane to lift equipment and materials. The Coast Guard will operate the equipment in the event that lifts and cranes are needed.

4. Question: Only portions of the identified areas in the vessel require blasting. Will the Coast Guard mask and protect the electrical cables, insulated piping, floors and other interferences on the bulkheads, decks and overheads that do not require blasting but are in the areas that blasting will occur?

Answer: The Contractor shall provide all coverings to ensure areas are protected. Please refer to the SOW Section 3.1.2 Protective Measures: “General. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces in the vicinity of the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness.”

5. Question: Will the USCG provide power for equipment such as vent fans, blowers, and hand power tools.

Answer: Yes, The Coast Guard will provide power for Contractor’s equipment (200 amps and up to 480 volts). However, vent fans and blowers are not able to be used. Negative pressure HEPA ventilation and HEPA vacuums are to be used. Please refer to SOW Section 3.1.4 Interferences “Ensure that the work areas remain under negative pressure in relation to adjacent areas. NOTE: Negative pressure means that more air is exhausted from the area than is supplied so that lead dust and asbestos particles are contained within the work area, and do not contaminate adjacent non-affected compartments. Exhaust air must be filtered with a suitable HEPA filter”.

6. Question: Will the floors be protected and covered by the USCG or is the vendor responsible for that?

Answer: The Coast Guard will have a rubber matting on the decks, however the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the decking is properly protected. The Contractor shall be responsible for the disposal of all coverings. The rubber matting shall be deemed HAZMAT and the contractor shall dispose of matting and all coverings. Please see SOW Sections 3.1.4.1and 3.1.4.2.