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ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMTFAC001

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Georgia Department of Transportation

Invitation to Bid

To Provide

Demolition and Removal Services

ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMTFAC001

Louisville Area Office

Bids Due: September 23, 2024 by 2:00PM EST

Georgia Department of Transportation One Georgia Center

600 West Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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INVITATION TO BID

Demolition and Removal Services

I. INTRODUCTION:

A. Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), is soliciting bids from qualified firm(s) to provide Demolition and Removal of Improvements, Structures, or other Encumbrances as outlined in this ITB.

This solicitation seeks to identify potential firms to provide Demolition and Removal of Improvements, Structures, or other Encumbrances for the Scope of Services for the project /contract identified in Exhibit I.

All respondents to this solicitation are subject to instructions communicated in this document, and are cautioned to completely review the entire solicitation and follow instructions carefully. GDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of GDOT.

B. IMPORTANT- A RESTRICTION OF COMMUNICATION IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS PROJECT.

From the advertisement date of this solicitation until successful respondents are selected and the award is made official and announced, firms are not allowed to communicate about this solicitation or scope with any staff of GDOT including the Commissioner and GDOT Board Members, except for the submission of questions as instructed in the solicitation, or with the contact designated in Invitiation to Bid, Section V.B., or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, GDOT reserves the right to reject the submittal of the offending respondent.

C. Prohibition Against Collusive Bidding

Respondent shall not submit a bid that was made with a prior understanding agreement or connection with any corporation, firm, or individual submitting proposals for the same project. The Respondent shall submit a bid that is fair and made without collusion of fraud. Collusive bidding is a violation of Georgia and Federal Law and such bidding can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

D. Certification

This solicitation is being conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation under its authority to procure services ancillary to the construction and maintenance of a public road (as defined in O.C.O.G.A 32-1-3 (24) as provided for in O.C.G.A 32-2-61 (c) and (d) (1) (D).

E. Conflict of Interest

The Contractor agrees that all work done as part of the awarded Agreement will comply fully with the provisions of Section 45-10-20 through 45-10-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to Conflicts of Interest when trading with State of Georgia employees and officials .

F. Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines

The State of Georgia adheres to the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Suppliers should contact the Issuing Officer at least one day in advance if they require special arrangements when attending the Bidders/Offerors’ Conference (if any). The Georgia Relay Center at 1-800-255-0056 (TDD Only) or 1-800-255- 0135 (Voice) will relay messages, in strict confidence, for the speech and hearing impaired.

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G. Drug-Free Workplace

GDOT, as policy, operates all facilities as a drug-free workplace, and requires that the labor force of the Bidder be drug-free. The Drug-Free Workplace Certification is attached as EXHIBIT II.

If the Bidder is an individual, he or she hereby certifies that he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid.

If the Bidder is an entity other than an individual, it hereby certifies that:

A drug-free workplace will be provided for the Bidder’s employees during the performance of any contract resulting from this Invitation to Bid; and

It will secure from any subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free workplace the following written certification:

"As a part of the subcontracting agreement with (contractor's name, subcontractor's name) certifies to the contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the subcontractor's employees during the performance of this contract pursuant to paragraph 7 of subsection B of Code Section 50-24-3."

The Bidder hereby acknowledges this requirement, and asserts that the organization of the Bidder adheres to such policy and practice. The Bidder acknowledges that it may be required to produce certificates affirming its compliance of these requirements of drug-free workplace for duration of agreement term, at execution, or at any time during the term of the agreement.

The Bidder may be suspended, terminated, or debarred if it is determined that:

1. The Bidder has made false certification hereinabove; or

2. The Bidder has violated such certification by failure to carry out the requirements of Official Code of

Georgia Section 50-24.

H. Small and Minority Business Enterprise

It is the policy of the State of Georgia that small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority businesses have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the State purchasing process. Therefore, the Department encourages all small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses to compete for contracts to provide services, and encourages consultant to solicit female-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses in procuring sub-providers and suppliers. This desire on the part of the Department is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Department supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity for business growth and development. Consultants and sub-providers who utilize qualified minority sub-providers may qualify for a Georgia state income tax credits for qualified payments made to minority sub-providers. See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-38.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has adopted a 15% overall annual goal for DBE participation on all projects. This goal is not to be considered as a fixed quota, set aside or preference. The DBE goal can be met by prime contracting, sub-contracting, joint venture or mentor/ protégé relationship.

For more information on the GDOT DBE Program please contact:

Georgia Department of Transportation Equal Opportunity Division

One Georgia Center, Floor 7 600 West Peachtree NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Phone: (404) 631-1972

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I. Project Requirements and Scope of Services

Under the terms of the resulting contract, the selected contractor will provide Demolition and Removal Services, for the GDOT Project identified. The anticipated scope of work for the project/contract is included in Exhibit I.

Compliance with all pertinent regulations (State/Federal/Local/Industry) is required. It is the responsibility of the respondent to obtain knowledge of rules and regulations relevant to the Scope of Work identified herein.

J. Contract Term and Type

GDOT anticipates one (1) award to one (1) firm, for the project/contract identified. GDOT will issue a purchase order contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidding firm. The purchase order will serve as the official Notice to Proceed. It is GDOT’s intention that the contract will remain in effect for thirty (30) days unless modified in writing by GDOT with a purchase change order.

II. Selection Information

A. Selection Process

Once the deadline for bids has passed, all bids will be opened and reviewed to determine all mandatory requirements have been addressed correctly. All bids which are identified as correctly addressing all mandatory requirements will be reviewed and the total amount of the bid will be evaluated. The award will be made to the bid deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

B. Bonding Requirements

The winning firm will be notified in writing via email and must provide the required Performance and Payment Bond within five (5) business days of receiving the purchase order. The Performance and Payment Bond shall be provided to the Department in the amount of 100 percent (%) of the total bid price, utilizing the Department’s form, GDOT Form-SP404, Performance and Payment Bonds, effectively securing the Contractor’s obligations to perform the Services hereunder and to ensure that payments owed to subcontractors approved by the Department are made with respect to performance of portions of the services. If the Contractor does not provide the required Performance and Payment Bond form by the deadline, the Contractor may be deemed “non-responsive” and the Department may rescind the award and purchaser order. At that point, the next lowest bidder will be notified via e-mail of the Department’s intent to accept the next lowest bid and the five (5) business day requirement to provide the Performance and Payment Bond will be upheld.

C. Insurance Coverage Requirements

The winning firm will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance from insurers rated at least A- by A. M.

Best’s and registered to do business in the State of Georgia. The Contractor shall provide the following kinds of insurance in the minimum amount of coverage set forth below, to cover all loss and liability for damages on account of bodily injury, including death therefrom, and injury to or destruction of property caused by or arising from any and all operations carried on and any and all work performed by the Contractor to this project, the Contractor shall maintain liability insurance as follows: Workers Compensation (WC): Statutory coverage shall be maintained for Worker’s Compensation as required by the laws of the State of Georgia.

Bodily injury by Accident – each employee $100,000 Bodily injury by Disease – each employee $100,000 Bodily injury by Disease – policy limit $500,000

Commercial General Liability (CGL):

Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $3,000,000 Products/Completed Ops. Aggregate Limit $1,000,000

Automobile Liability Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000 To cover vehicles, owned, leased or rented by the Contractor

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The Contractor shall require its sub-contractors to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with business automobile liability coverage with companies and limits as stated above. GDOT shall be named as an additional insured and a copy of the policy endorsement shall be provided with the insurance certificate.

The Conractor shall procure the insurance policies at the Contractor’s own expense and shall furnish GDOT an insurance certificate listing the agency (GDOT) as the certificate holder. The insurance certificate must be provided within five (5) business days of receiving the purchase order from GDOT.

The insurance certificate must document that the liability coverage purchased by the Contractor includes contractual liability coverage to insure the indemnity agreement as stated. In addition, the insurance certificate must provide the following:

a. Name, address, signature and telephone number of authorized agents.

b. Name and address of insured.

c. Name of Insurance Company.

d. Description of coverage in standard terminology.

e. Policy number, policy period and limits of liability.

f. Name and address of State Agency as certificate holder.

g. Thirty (30) day notice of cancellation.

h. Details of any special policy exclusions.

Excess liability coverage may be used in combination with the base policy to obtain these limits.

D. Method of Communication

All general communication of relevant information regarding this solicitation will be made via the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) under ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMTFAC001. All firms are responsible for checking the GPR on a regular basis for updates, clarifications, bid tabulation, and announcements. GDOT reserves the right to communicate via electronic-mail with the primary contact listed in the bid response document. Other specific communications will be made as indicated in this solicitation.

E. Award

Lowest, Responsive and Responsible: Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidding firm meeting all requirements.

F. Award Conditions

This solicitation and any bid submitted in response, regardless of whether the bid is determined to be the lowest cost, is not binding upon GDOT and does not obligate GDOT to procure or contract for any services. Neither GDOT nor any party submitting a bid will be bound unless and until the bid is mutually accepted by both parties.

GDOT will issue a Notice of Award announcing the awarded bidding firm. GDOT will issue a purchase order to the awarded firm which will represent GDOT’s acceptance of the selected Contractor.

III. Schedule of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents GDOT’s best estimate of the Schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. GDOT reserves the right to adjust the Schedule as GDOT deems necessary.

DATE TIME

a. GDOT issues public advertisement of ITB-48400-RWPROPMGMTFAC001 9/16/2024

b. Questions due to GDOT 9/18/2024 2:00 PM

c. Deadline for submission of Bid Response 9/23/2024 2:00 PM

e. GDOT completes evaluation and issues notification to winning firm TBD

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IV. Criteria for Evaluation of Bids

The bidding firm must be prequalified in the indicated Right of Way Property Management service class(es) identified in Exhibit I in order to be evaluated and considered. All bid submittals will be pre-screened to verify that the bidding firm is prequalified in the required service class(es) and that the subcontractor(s) is prequalified in the required service class(es). GDOT’s Right of Way Property Management prequalification listing will be utilized to pre-screen the prequalification status of each bidding firm. Any bid submittal in which the bidding firm or the subcontractor(s) prequalification requirements are not met will be disqualified from further evaluation and consideration.

V. Instructions for Submittal of Bids

A. There is one (1) electronic bid submittal required. Bid submittal must include all completed and signed exhibits in their entirety that are identified in Section VII and all completed and signed addenda. The completed and signed bid documents must be legible. Bid submittal must be submitted in a PDF document attached to an e-mail.

The bid submittal email subject line must follow the naming convention for electronic records as follows:

Bidding firm’s full legal name Solicitation number (ITB number)

Bids are to be e-mailed to SpecialProjectsProcurement@dot.ga.gov

No bid submittals will be accepted after the time and date set for receipt.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the bidder submitting the response.

GDOT is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of GDOT. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

GDOT reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any technicalities associated with this submittal if deemed in the best interest of the State.

A public bid opening will not be held by GDOT. A bid tabulation will be posted to the GPR once bid evaluations have been completed.

B. Questions and Requests for Clarification

Questions about any aspect of this solicitation, or the project, shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to Marianne Moody, email MMoody@dot.ga.gov . The deadline for submission of questions relating to this solicitation is the time and date shown in the (Schedule of Events- Section III above). From the issue date of this solicitation until a successful bidder is selected and the award is made official and announced, respondents are subject to the Restriction of Communication in Section I.B (above).

VI. GDOT Terms and Conditions

A. Statement of Agreement

With the submission of a bid, the respondent agrees that he/she has carefully examined the solicitation and agrees that it is the respondent’s responsibility to request clarification on any issues in any section of the solicitation with which the respondent disagrees or needs clarified. The respondent also understands that failure to mention these items during the question period will be interpreted to mean that the respondent is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements in the therein. With submission of a bid, the respondent hereby certifies: (a) that this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest or on behalf of mailto:SpecialProjectsProcurement@dot.ga.gov mailto:MMoody@dot.ga.gov

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The respondent also understands that failure to provide required information may result in disqualification.

Failure to provide administrative information may not result in disqualification. At the Department’s discretion, the Department may notify the respondent that administrative information is not provided or there was an error in the information provided, and the Department will allow a respondent to provide an update to the administrative information. However, the exception to this is the provision of the required GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT, which by Georgia Law requires disqualification of the response. The above changes mentioned to administrative information would be considered allowable as these would be limited to changes which do not affect the information which will be used in the evaluation process.

Failure of a respondent to provide the specific exhibits will result in disqualification. Any respondent who provides changes in addition to the information requested in the notice shall be subject to disqualification.

B. Sub-Contractors

Sub-Contractors shall generally be considered any team member which is performing any service which typically requires prequalification. Sub-Contractor must be listed in the Bid Summary Form and is subject to all terms and conditions in the Agreement.

C. Non-Discrimination

The Georgia Department of Transportation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d--42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

D. Submittal Costs and Confidentiality

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the respondent submitting the response. The Department is not obligated to any respondent to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Department. Labeling information provided in submittals as “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until a final award.

E. Right to Cancel or Change Solicitation

GDOT reserves the right to cancel any solicitations where it is determined to be in the best interest of the Department to do so. GDOT reserves the right to increase, reduce, add, or delete any item in this solicitation as deemed necessary.

It is the responsibility of all firms interested in submitting a bid for this solicitation to routinely check the posting on the Georgia Procurement Registry for any revisions to this solicitation.

F. Substitutions, Alternates, Exceptions, and Extensions

No substitutions or alternates will be accepted for this solicitation. Any respondent submitting substitutions or alternates will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

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VII. Solicitation Exhibits

The following list of Exhibits apply to this solicitation and must be submitted with the bid, with the exception of Exhibit I, Scope of Work. All information provided on the exhibits must be legible. Failure to complete an submit the required Exhibits with bid will result in disqualification of bid response:

EXHIBIT I – Scope of Services.

EXHIBIT II – Drug-Free Workplace Certification (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT III – Bid Form (Complete and return).

EXHIBIT IV– Bid Summary Form (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT V – Lien Waiver and Release (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT VI - Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (Complete and return with bid).

EXHIBIT VII - Scrutinized Company (Complete and return).

EXHIBIT VIII - Performance and Payment Bond

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EXHIBIT I

Scope of Services

1. Description: Demolition and Removal Services

2. Required Prequalification Service Classes

Prime Contractors are defined as the firm submitting the bid response and the firm with whom GDOT will contract.

The Team is defined as the Prime Contractor and their sub-contractor(s), who are considered team members. The Prime Contractor must be prequalified in the Right of Way Property Management service class (es) identified below in Section 5.A. The Prime Contractor or sub-contractor team members must be prequalified in the Right of Way Property Management service classes identified below in Section 5.B.

A. The Prime Contractor MUST be prequalified by GDOT in either of the service classes listed below:

Service Class Number

Service Class Name

E-3 Demolition

B. The Team (either the Prime Contractor and/or one or more of their sub-contractor team members) MUST be prequalified by GDOT in the service classes listed below:

Service Class Number

Service Class Name

E-3 Demolition

NOTE: The team must include team members, either prime or sub, which are prequalified in both service classes.

If a Prime or Sub-Contractor’s prequalification will expire prior to the due date of this bid or if a firm has not been prequalified by GDOT, documentation must be provided which shows that the firm has submitted its application for prequalification prior to the bid due date.

For Prequalification information visit http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/SpecialtyServices .

The work consists of the equipment, supervision, and all other services required for the complete demolition of the structures identified and described in the Asbestos Inspection Reports. All improvements must be completely demolished and removed from their present site. All demolition debris must be removed and disposed of properly in an appropriate landfill or recycled in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and the Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4. The work will be completed in strict accordance with the Technical Specifications.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Project Notification Forms are required to be submitted by the Contractor immediately once the Notice of Award is received. Work shall commence as soon as possible following issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All work must be completed thirty (30) days following the Notice to Proceed unless modified in writing by GDOT with a purchase change order. The EPD Notification filing is included in the thirty (30) day period.

The work shall be completed as noted in the Demolition requirements within the Asbestos Inspection Report.

PENALTIES

As the construction schedule is critical for these project/parcel, the Contractor must begin work as soon as the Performance and Payment Bond is provided to GDOT contract officer. If the work on a specific project has not commenced within two (2) weeks providing the Performance and Payment Bond and the State Facilities Manager deems that the work remaining cannot be completed by the completion date as established for that project, the Department may terminate the contract.

Any citation given to the Contractor by the GA EPD or the US EPA shall be forwarded to the State Facilities Manager. The Department may terminate the contract for the Contractor based on the severity or frequency of citations or non-performance and may remove the Contractor from the pre-qualified Contractors list for a period of one year.

http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/SpecialtyServices

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The state of Georgia may cancel, terminate, or suspend the contract in whole or in part wherein it is determined by the state that the Contractor is in violation of the contract.

Items remaining inside the structure, ranging from trash/debris to inventory to building materials to furnishings, are considered abandoned and shall be removed under this contract.

Asbestos Inspection Reports and/or PM-10A Reports, for each parcel, are attached with detailed Scope of Work and is a part of Exhibit I.

PENPOINT, LLC

Facility Environmental Consultants

350 Briarwood Ct

Marietta, GA 30068

770-509-0492

July 14, 2016

Mr. Jim Clute Georgia Department of Transportation State Facilities Manager One Georgia Center 600 West Peachtree Street, N.W. 7th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308

Email - jclute@dot.ga.gov

Subject: Report of Asbestos Survey to Support Planned Demolition Modular Office Building, Storage Building, and Office Building

Louisville Area Office 2971 US Highway 1 North Louisville, GA 30434 PenPoint Project No. 1784

Mr. Clute:

PenPoint, LLC Facility Environmental Consultants (PenPoint) is pleased to submit this report of the asbestos survey the Modular Office Building, Storage Building, and Office Building at the Louisville Area Office on 2971 US Highway 1 North, Louisville, GA 30434. The purpose of our services was to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) potentially impacted by the planned demolition efforts of the subject structures. This report presents our understanding of the project information, our survey findings, and our conclusions.

PenPoint appreciates the opportunity to provide these services to you. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact us.

Sincerely, PenPoint, LLC

Donna B. Folkner Asbestos Inspector e-mail: dfolkner@penpointenv.com mailto:jclute@dot.ga.gov

Louisville Area Office July 14, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

COVER LETTER

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

3.1 Visual Survey and Observations

3.2 Sample Collection and Analysis

3.3 Conclusions

ATTACHMENTS:

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary – Structure 1 – Modular Office Structure.

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary – Structure 2 – Storage Building Asbestos Inspection Report Summary - Structure 3 – Office Building Asbestos Sample Analysis Results Photographic Documentation

Inspector Accreditation Certificate

Laboratory Accreditation Certificate

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1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

It is our understanding that Modular Office Building, Storage Building, and Office Building, located at 2971

US Highway 1 North, Louisville, GA 30434 have been vacated. As vacated, these structures are scheduled to be demolished. To comply with current regulations as defined below, these structures must be thoroughly inspected for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) prior to demolition.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous

Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Regulations require that

ACM be appropriately addressed prior to any renovation or demolition activity. The United States

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Standards, including the General Industry Standard [29 CFR 1910. 1001] and the Construction Industry Standard

[29 CFR 1926.1101] require the determination of the presence, location, and quantity of ACM or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM) at the work site.

To support the planned demolition of the structures, PenPoint, LLC was requested by Mr. Jim Clute, State Facilities Manager, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to provide asbestos survey efforts to identify ACM potentially impacted by the planned demolition.

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of our asbestos survey efforts included:

1. Visual survey of the interior and exterior of the structure and the identification of suspect asbestos-containing materials.

2. Sample collection of suspect materials and laboratory analysis of the samples to determine the presence (or absence) of asbestos.

3. Report preparation

3.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

3.1 Visual Survey and Observations

Donna Folkner, an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Building Inspector (Number 15658) performed the asbestos survey efforts on June 30, 2016. Mr. Randal Brett escorted the survey team throughout the facilities and provided usage, construction history, and historical information. The survey began at the

Storage Building (Structure 2). The visual survey began with a walk around the exterior of the structure, and then proceeded to the interior of the structure. The structure, approximately 800 sq ft, was of concrete masonry unit/brick façade exterior walls, with a frame roof system including plywood decking and covered with asphalt shingles. The ceiling finish was painted drywall in the center section and exposed structure in the storage sections. The exposed block walls were painted on the interior. The

PenPoint Project Number 1784 Page 2 floor was the exposed concrete slab. Although no documentation was available relating to the construction of the structure, it is assumed to have been constructed in the 1960’s.

The next structure to be surveyed was the brick Office Building (Structure 3). Similar in construction to the Storage Building and assumed to be constructed in the 1960’s as well, this building had served as the original area office. The structure, approximately 1300 sq ft, was of concrete masonry unit/brick façade exterior walls with a frame roof system including plywood decking and covered with asphalt shingles.

The ceiling finish was drywall coated with a textured ceiling finish. The exposed block walls on the perimeter were painted on the interior. Office and support spaces are divided by wood stud partition walls finished with drywall. Floor surfaces were finished with 9” x 9” resilient floor tile and associated adhesives.

After the site efforts were completed at the Office Building, the survey team went to the Modular Storage

Building (Structure 1). Again, the visual survey began with a walk around the exterior of the structure, and then proceeded to the interior of the structure. The Modular Storage Building, a commercial office modular structure of approximately 3000 sq ft, is approximately 28 years old according to Mr. Brett and was in use until about 8 months ago when the new office was completed. Typical of modular construction, the interior finishes were pre-finished gypsum board ceilings, paneled or pre-finished gypsum board wall finished, and 12” x 12” floor tiles.

The survey efforts included identification of suspect asbestos-containing materials as well as the quantification of those suspect materials. Suspect materials are those construction materials that have historically contained asbestos. A homogeneous material area is one which contains suspect that seem by texture, color, and wear to be uniform, and that appear to have been applied and used during the same time period. Collectively, within the homogeneous material areas, the following suspect materials were identified:

Multilayers of asphalt shingles – Structures 1, 2, and 3

Floor tiles – Structures 2 and 3

Drywall – Structures 1, 2, and 3

Ceiling Tiles – Structure 1

Ceiling Texture – Structure 3

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3.2 Sample Collection and Analysis

Following the visual identification of suspect materials, a sampling strategy was developed to comply with regulatory protocols and sample locations were selected. Samples were collected from areas of readily accessible suspect materials. Because NESHAPs requires a “thorough inspection” prior to demolition, our survey efforts included limited destructive sampling and sample locations were not repaired after collection.

Twenty-three samples of suspect materials were collected and delivered to Call Analytical Laboratory, a

NVLAP accredited laboratory. The laboratory certification certificate is included as an attachment. Sample analysis was performed utilizing the EPA method of Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) coupled with dispersion staining, “Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” EPA/600/R-

93/116. A PLM Report Summary is provided with this report that identifies materials sampled, describes corresponding sample locations, and analytical results.

3.3 Conclusions

Asbestos-containing materials were not identified by PenPoint’s survey efforts in Structure 1 – Modular

Office Structure.

Asbestos-containing drywall joint compound was identified in the ceiling of the office area of the

Structure 2 – Storage Building.

Structure 2

Structure 1

Structure 3

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In Structure 3 – Office Building, asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic, ceiling texture, and drywall joint compound in the ceiling and interior partition walls were identified by PLM analysis.

In the following Attachments section, a summary asbestos inspection report describing asbestos-containing materials and quantities of those asbestos-containing materials, bulk sample summary with analytical results, and photo log are included.

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary – Structure 1 – Modular Office Structure

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary – Structure 2 – Storage Building

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary - Structure 3 – Office Building

Asbestos Sample Analysis Results

Photographic Documentation

ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT

Page 1 GDOT Louisville Office Site

Project No.: GDOT Louisville Office Site Structure: 1, Modular Office Building

Street Address: 2971 US Highway 1 North City: Louisville State: GA Zip Code: 30434

Building Description: Triple wide modular office building with concrete porch/concrete porch slab and stairs

Nearest Major Intersection:

US Highway 1 North and Clarks Mill Road

DOT Contact: Jim Clute Phone: (404) 631-1253

Prior Building Use: Commercial Age of Building: 28 ± years Number of Floors in Building: 1

Present Building Use: Vacant Size of Building: 3000 sq ft

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

Location of Material Description of Material % Asbestos Quantity

(sq. ft. or l. ft)

Note: Information provided on quantities of ACM reflects field observations and the condition of the structure and material at the time of the asbestos inspection. Quantities and conditions may change due to vandalism, exposure to weather/climate, or for other unknown circumstances. The Abatement Contractor should visit the site to verify quantities and condition of ACM prior to preparing and submitting a bid and should notify the GDOT Contracting Officer and the Asbestos Consultant to report any significant discrepancies.

Date of Inspection:

June 30, 2016

Asbestos Inspector Donna B. Folkner Certificate No. 15658, expiration 4/25/2017 PenPoint LLC Facilities Environmental Consultants 350 Briarwood Court, Marietta, GA 30068,(770) 509-0492

Note:

No materials containing 1 percent asbestos were identified at this structure. Refer to Attachment 1 for a summary of materials sampled and corresponding analytical results.

Project No.: GDOT Louisville Office Site Structure: 2, Storage Building

Street Address: 2971 US Highway 1 North City: Louisville State: GA Zip Code: 30434

Building Description: CMU with brick veneer, frame roof structure, concrete slab floor /foundation

Nearest Major Intersection:

Prior Building Use: Commercial Age of Building: 60 ± years Number of Floors in Building: 1

Present Building Use: Vacant Size of Building: 800 sq ft

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

Location of Material Description of Material % Asbestos Quantity

(sq. ft. or l. ft)

Center Room – ceiling Drywall joint compound 3% chrysotile 125 sq ft

(Total area of drywall to be removed is 410 sq ft)1

1 Joint compound is assumed to cover 30% of wall surface.

Note: Information provided on quantities of ACM reflects field observations and the condition of the structure and material at the time of the asbestos inspection. Quantities and conditions may change due to vandalism, exposure to weather/climate, or for other unknown circumstances. The Abatement Contractor should visit the site to verify quantities and condition of ACM prior to preparing and submitting a bid and should notify the GDOT Contracting Officer and the Asbestos Consultant to report any significant

Project No.: GDOT Louisville Office Site Structure: 3, Office Building

Street Address: 2971 US Highway 1 North City: Louisville State: GA Zip Code: 30434

Building Description: CMU with brick veneer, frame roof structure, concrete slab floor /foundation

Nearest Major Intersection:

Prior Building Use: Commercial Age of Building: 60 ± years Number of Floors in Building: 1

Present Building Use: Vacant Size of Building: 1300 sq ft

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

Location of Material Description of Material % Asbestos Quantity

(sq. ft. or l. ft)

Ceilings, Interior partition walls

Drywall joint compound 3% chrysotile 780 sq ft

(Total area of drywall to be removed is 2600 sq ft)1

All interior ceilings Textured ceiling finish 3% chrysotile 1300 sq ft

All floor surfaces 9” x 9” beige or black floor tile/black mastic 5% chrysotile – tile

10% chrysotile -mastic

1300 sq ft

1 Joint compound is assumed to cover 30% of wall surface.

Note: Information provided on quantities of ACM reflects field observations and the condition of the structure and material at the time of the asbestos inspection. Quantities and conditions may change due to vandalism, exposure to weather/climate, or for other unknown circumstances. The Abatement Contractor should visit the site to verify quantities and condition of ACM prior to preparing and submitting a bid and should notify the GDOT Contracting Officer and the Asbestos Consultant to report any significant

ATTACHMENT 1 - BULK SAMPLE SUMMARY

Parcel Number: Structures 1, 2, & 3 Address: 2971 US Highway 1 North

Project Number: County: Jefferson County

Sample ID Type of Material Material Description Sample

Location Sample Results

Structure 1 – Modular Office Building

1784-BB-1A Resilient Flooring 12” x 12” beige floor tiles/mastic over particle board

Entry NAO

1784-BB-1B Resilient Flooring 12” x 12” beige floor tiles/mastic over particle board

Hall NAO

1784-BB-2A Ceiling Tile Textured drywall panel Kitchen NAO

1784-BB-2B Ceiling Tile Textured drywall panel Hall NAO

1784-BB-3A Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Men’s Toilet NAO

1784-BB-3B Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Women’s Toilet NAO

1784-BB-3C Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Hall NAO

1784-BB-4A Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

1784-BB-4B Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

Structure 2 – Storage Building

1784-S-1A Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

1784-S-1B Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

1784-S-2A Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Bathroom #1 3% Chrysotile – Gypsum Board

NAO – Joint Compound

1784-S-2B Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Kitchen 3% Chrysotile – Gypsum Board

NAO – Joint Compound

Structure 3 – Office Building

1784-O-1A Resilient Flooring 9” x 9” green floor tiles/mastic over concrete slab

Survey Room 5% Chrysotile – tile

10% Chrysotile - mastic

1784-O-1B Resilient Flooring 9” x 9” green floor tiles/mastic over concrete slab

Survey Room 5% Chrysotile – tile

10% Chrysotile - mastic

1784-O-2A Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Bathroom #1 3% Chrysotile – Gypsum Board

NAO – Joint Compound

1784-O-2B Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Kitchen 3% Chrysotile – Gypsum Board

NAO – Joint Compound

1784-O-2C Drywall Gypsum board/joint compound Back Office 3% Chrysotile – Gypsum Board

NAO – Joint Compound

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Sample ID Type of Material Material Description Sample

Location Sample Results

1784-O-3A Ceiling Texture Trowel applied to drywall substrate

Survey Room 3% Chrysotile

1784-O-3B Ceiling Texture Trowel applied to drywall substrate

Front Office 3% Chrysotile

1784-O-3C Ceiling Texture Trowel applied to drywall substrate

Back Office 3% Chrysotile

1784-O-4A Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

1784-O-4B Roofing Multilayered shingles Main Roof NAO

NAO = No Asbestos Observed

General Notes:

Survey Protocol. The asbestos survey and sample collection efforts utilized to identify and delineate the extent of asbestos-containing materials within the structures on these parcels meet existing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NESHAPs regulatory requirements. The corresponding bulk sampling of suspect materials complies with current OSHA (AHERA/ASHARA) requirements for the identification of asbestos-containing materials in buildings, (i.e., referenced AHERA protocol). Materials historically known to have used asbestos in their manufacture, such as, Transite panels, cement asbestos board and pipes, and black roof mastic were not sampled and are assumed to contain asbestos.

Definition of ACM. Current NESHAPs regulations define asbestos-containing materials (ACM) as those materials containing 1 percent asbestos. NESHAPs notification and disposal requirements, enforced in the State of Georgia by the Georgia EPD, are

“triggered” by materials containing 1 percent asbestos. Though existing OSHA regulations define ACM as those materials containing 1 percent asbestos, the regulations also apply to all materials identified to contain asbestos, no matter how minute the quantity, (i.e., 1 percent).

Wallboard and Joint Compound. Existing EPA regulations address wallboard and joint compound as a composite system, and allow composite sampling to determine the asbestos content of the combined wall system. However, OSHA does not allow composite sampling of wallboard and joint compound; Rather, OSHA’s asbestos regulations require individual sampling of each wall system component. While existing NESHAPs regulatory requirements for notification and disposal do not apply for composite wallboard systems containing 1 percent asbestos, OSHA’s Asbestos Construction Industry Standard (49CFR5816.5801) does apply. OSHA’s regulatory requirements include but are not limited to worker training; engineering controls and work practices, communication of hazards, and waste disposal do apply to wallboard systems with any identified asbestos content.

Limitations. At the time of the asbestos survey and subsequent reporting efforts, it is not known if the subject structures will be relocated for reuse or demolished. Therefore, given the possible relocation/reuse of structures, the damage to existing building components and finishes was minimized and destructive access was not utilized to access potentially concealed suspect materials.

In the event the structures are demolished rather than relocated, suspect materials previously concealed which are uncovered by the demolition efforts (such as Transite panels, cement asbestos flues, pipe insulation, etc.) should be assumed to contain asbestos or properly sampled by an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Inspector to verify otherwise. Provide, as necessary, appropriate notifications or amendments to prior GA EPD notification regarding the increase in asbestos-containing material.

PenPoint Project Number 1784 Asbestos Survey Inspection

Photo Log Page 1

Photograph Number 1. Comments

Interior of Structure 1 -

Modular Office Building

– Typical Interior Office.

No asbestos-containing materials were identified in this structure.

Photograph Number 2. Comments

Interior of Structure 1 -

Modular Office Building

– Kitchen. No asbestos-containing materials were identified in this structure.

Photo Log Page 2

Photograph Number 3. Comments

Interior of Structure 2 –

Office area of the structure. Asbestos-containing joint compound was identified in the drywall ceiling.

Photograph Number 4. Comments

Interior of Structure 2 –

Storage area of the structure. No asbestos-containing material were identified the storage areas of the building.

Photo Log Page 3

Photograph Number 5. Comments

Interior of Structure 3 – structure. Asbestos-containing ceiling texture, drywall joint compound, and floor tile/mastic were identified throughout the

Photograph Number 6. Comments

Interior of Structure 3 – structure. Asbestos-containing ceiling texture, drywall joint compound, and floor tile/mastic were identified throughout the

ACCREDITATIONS:

Inspector Accreditation Certificate

Laboratory Accreditation Certificate

June 4, 2021

Mr. Jim Clute Georgia Department of Transportation State Facilities Manager One Georgia Center 600 West Peachtree Street, N.W. 7th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308

Email - jclute@dot.ga.gov

Subject: Report of Asbestos Survey to Support Planned Demolition Louisville Area Office 2971 US Highway 1 North

PenPoint Project No. 2275

Mr. Clute:

PenPoint, LLC Facility Environmental Consultants (PenPoint) is pleased to submit this report of the asbestos survey of the Louisville Area Office modular building, 2971 US Highway 1 North, Louisville, GA 30434. The purpose of our services was to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM) potentially impacted by the planned demolition efforts of the subject structure. This report presents our understanding of the project information, our survey findings, and our conclusions.

PenPoint appreciates the opportunity to provide these services to you. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact us.

Sincerely, PenPoint, LLC

Donna B. Folkner Asbestos Inspector e-mail: dfolkner@penpointenv.com mailto:jclute@dot.ga.gov

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COVER LETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

3.1 Visual Survey and Observations

3.2 Sample Collection and Analysis

3.3 Conclusions

Asbestos Inspection Report Summary Bulk Sample Summary

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1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

It is our understanding that the Louisville Area Office modular building has been vacated and abandoned due to excessive mold growth resulting from faulty and unrepairable construction. As currently vacated and abandoned, this structure is scheduled to be demolished. To comply with current regulations as defined below, this structure must be thoroughly inspected for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) prior to demolition.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Regulations require that ACM be appropriately addressed prior to any renovation or demolition activity. The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Standards, including the General Industry Standard [29 CFR 1910. 1001] and the Construction Industry Standard [29 CFR 1926.1101] require the determination of the presence, location, and quantity of ACM or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM) at the work site.

To support the planned demolition of the structure, PenPoint, LLC was requested by Mr. Jim Clute, State Facilities Manager, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to provide asbestos survey efforts to identify ACM potentially impacted by the planned demolition.

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of our asbestos survey efforts included:

1. Visual survey of the interior and exterior of the structure and the identification of suspect asbestos-containing materials.

2. Sample collection of suspect materials and laboratory analysis of the samples to determine the presence (or absence) of asbestos.

3. Report preparation

3.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

3.1 Visual Survey and Observations

Donna Folkner, an AHERA-accredited Asbestos Building Inspector (Certificate No. 18361, expiration 3/08/2022) performed the asbestos survey efforts on May 29, 2021. The visual survey began with a walk around the exterior of the structure, and then proceeded to the interior of the structure. The Louisville Area Office modular building is a modular office structure of approximately 4000 sq ft constructed in 2015.

Interior finishes include resilient tiled floors, vinyl base molding, prefinished gypsum wall panels with joint covers, and suspended acoustical tile ceilings. Fiberglass batt insulation has been installed directly on top of the ceiling tiles in the attic space and lines the exterior wall cavities. The roof is an elastomeric membrane.

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The survey efforts included identification of suspect asbestos-containing materials as well as the quantification of those suspect materials. Suspect materials are those construction materials that have historically contained asbestos.