J1. Specifications (HazMat Abatement).pdf

SPECIFICATION OF WORK

TITLE: Removal of vinyl asbestos floor tile and solvent removal of asbestos containing mastic in the Monitor Room of the New York TRACON facility.

GENERAL: The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, services, insurance, and equipment necessary for the following:

A. Asbestos abatement to include all applicable notifications to federal, state, and local governmental authorities. This work must comply with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry and New York State DOL Code Rule 56. The work includes:

1. The removal of all existing vinyl asbestos floor tile and solvent removal of all asbestos containing mastic underneath the floor tile in the Monitor Room (Room 175).

2. Application of an appropriate encapsulant on the floor after complete asbestos removal.

3. The disposal of all vinyl asbestos floor tile and mastic as asbestos containing waste.

B. Area preparation to include moving of all furniture in the room. Furniture consists of a modular style wraparound desk and storage areas. The contractor must move ALL pieces into the adjacent PCS room prior to the work and must replace them in their original locations after all work is complete. The contractor is not responsible for moving computer equipment.

C. The Monitor Room is 20’ x 20’ x 9’. Total estimated area for VAT and mastic removal: 400 square feet.

Per New York State Code Rule 56, this project is considered a Large asbestos project, Class II.

The contractor must follow all appropriate rules and regulations for such a classification.

D. Mastic remover/solvent product and encapsulant product must be low-odor formulations and must be submitted for approval or disapproval prior to use.

E. The asbestos removal work must be performed on a Friday and Saturday, continuing Sunday if needed, starting at approximately 3:30 PM on Friday.

Work during other hours and/or on weekends might be required at any time during the performance of this contract to minimize disruption of personnel. Such work during other hours will be at no additional cost to the Government.

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F. Air monitoring will be performed by the government throughout the removal operations and will consist of Ambient Area Air Monitoring, Work Area Air Monitoring, and Final Clearance Air Monitoring. This monitoring is for building personnel safety only and does not relieve the contractor from performing his own air monitoring if required by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry or any other federal, state or local regulations.

ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE. EXACT MEASUREMENTS ARE

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. A SITE INSPECTION PRIOR TO

BIDDING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS MUST BE VERIFIED BY THE

CONTRACTOR BY ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS IN THE FIELD.

ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND

THE EXISTING CONDITIONS MUST BE REFERRED TO THE RESIDENT

ENGINEER FOR INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ANY WORK AFFECTED IS

PERFORMED.

MATERIALS:

A. General. Products used must be produced by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of similar items and with a history of successful production acceptable to the Resident Engineer.

Deliver all materials in their original, unopened containers with product identification clearly legible on each container. Store in clean, dry spaces in a manner to prevent damage from any cause. Store only under conditions recommended by the manufacturers. The Resident Engineer will give assistance as to available storage areas. The contractor must supply material safety data sheets for all applicable materials.

An appointed representative of the Federal Aviation Administration will be permitted at any time to take samples of the materials to be tested for conformance with this specification.

B. Government Supplied Materials. There will be no government supplied materials. All materials covered in this specification must be furnished by the contractor.

C. Submittals. All materials must be submitted to the Resident Engineer for approval prior to use in order to check conformance with these specifications. Bidders are required to submit manufacturers' detailed application specifications, catalog cut sheets, and product information sheets showing that the product proposed complies with this specification and all referenced specifications and standards. Submittals for the materials listed under all sections must be submitted within 10 calendar days after award of the contract and must include:

1. A complete material list showing all items proposed to be furnished and installed.

The list must include manufacturer's name, and material and equipment identification such as style, type, or catalog number, to permit ready and complete identification.

2. Sufficient data to demonstrate that all such materials meet or exceed the specified requirements. A manufacturer's statement indicating complete compliance with the applicable Federal Specification or Military Specification will be acceptable proof of such compliance.

3. Specifications, installation instructions, and general recommendations from the materials' manufacturers showing applications and procedures under which it is proposed that the materials will be installed.

The Resident Engineer will review all submittals and will approve or disapprove them in writing. Approval must not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing is satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for any error or omission which may exist. Use of any materials not expressly approved will be at the risk of the contractor.

D. Documentation. The contractor must submit the following documentation for approval or disapproval by the FAA:

1. Material Submittal Documentation. Submit all instruction books, operations and maintenance manuals, cut sheets and parts lists for all applicable materials and equipment. The contractor must provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all applicable materials.

2. Contractor’s Health and Safety Program. The contractor must submit his or her company’s OSHA compliant Health and Safety Program that covers the contractor’s employees. The program must address health and safety issues that the contractor’s employees would be subject to while performing the work under this contract such as Confined Space Entry, Respiratory Protection, Hazardous Communication, etc.

E. Asbestos Documentation Required.

1. The contractor must furnish documentation that the firm and its employees are familiar with the following regulations of the US. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) relating to the application, removal, disposal and treatment of asbestos:

a. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry.

b. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR 61, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Subpart M, Asbestos.

2. The contractor must furnish documentation of worker training and previous abatement work.

3. The contractor must furnish proof that employees have had instruction on the dangers of asbestos exposure and decontamination procedures.

4. The contractor must furnish copies of all letters of notification of asbestos abatement work to all applicable governmental authorities.

5. The contractor must furnish a copy or affidavit of insurance in force, to include completed operations/product liability.

6. Upon disposal of asbestos containing waste, the contractor must furnish copies of completed waste disposal manifests.

F. Asbestos Work Materials. All materials required in this specification such as personal protective equipment, air monitoring equipment, Hepa vacs, negative air machines, filters, power and hand tools, solvent for mastic removal, encapsulant, bags, plastic sheeting, tape, plastic and wood framework, etc. must be supplied by the contractor. The quality of the materials used must conform to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings, latest edition. The contractor must have sufficient quantities of all materials available to complete the project in a timely fashion.

1. Personal Protective Equipment. All personal protective equipment required such as respiratory protection, protective clothing, etc., must be as specified by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry.

EXECUTION:

A. General. All materials must be installed according to the manufacturer's written instructions, standard industry practices and methods, all applicable laws, codes, and standards, and as outlined below. The contractor must obtain approval from the Resident Engineer of all methods to be used in performing this work. Use of any methods without prior approval will be at the contractor’s risk and expense.

B. Discrepancies. Discrepancies found between the drawings, the specifications or the standards must be promptly submitted to the Resident Engineer who will make a determination.

An adjustment by the contractor without such a determination will be at his own risk and expense.

C. Work Area Clearances. It will be the contractor's responsibility to secure, through the FAA Resident Engineer, necessary clearances of work areas, and equipment and material storage areas, including any time limitations upon the use of such areas. It will be the contractor's responsibility to confine his personnel to the designated work areas at all times.

The contractor will be responsible for relocation and/or re-scheduling of his work force in the event of an operational request to clear a critical area.

D. Safety and Liability. The contractor must be responsible for his/her employees and his/her subcontractor's employees, for strict observance of all rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), applicable FAA authorities, and other governing authorities during the performance of this contract. The contractor will be required to make certain that his employees observe all local FAA rules and regulations governing the movement and parking of equipment and vehicles on FAA property.

1. Contractor’s Health and Safety Program. The contractor must have an OSHA compliant Health and Safety Program for his or her employees. The program must address health and safety issues that the contractor’s employees would be subject to while performing the work under this contract such as Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Communication, etc. A copy of this program must be submitted to the FAA Resident Engineer for review.

E. Protection.

1. General. The contractor must be responsible for the performance and enforcement of all forms of protection of persons, property, and work. Adjacent areas of the work area will be occupied during the procession of the work. If existing surfaces, materials or equipment are damaged or defaced during the process of dismantling, demolition or installation, they must be repaired or replaced with like or other approved materials and returned to equal or better than existing conditions and/or appearance, at no additional cost to the Government. It will be the contractor's responsibility to locate and protect all utility lines from damage. All damage caused by the contractor to existing utilities must be repaired by the contractor at his own expense. At the end of each work day it will be the contractor's responsibility to clean all work areas and store all materials.

2. Protection of Existing Air Traffic Control Facility. The work required is to be performed within an existing Air Traffic Control operation. This facility will remain in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The contractor must perform all his work in such a manner so as not to endanger the operation of the facility.

Extremely sensitive electronic equipment will be in use by personnel in various rooms as the work under this contract is being performed. In such rooms, especially the Operations Room and the Equipment Room, excessive noise, dust or debris produced from this work will not be tolerated. Extra-clean work practices must be employed by the contractor. The complete protection of equipment and personnel is essential while the work is being performed. If feasible, the contractor might be required to perform some aspects of the work in another room to minimize disruptions to personnel and room environments. The FAA Resident Engineer will be able to provide further direction in this matter.

3. Special Precautions. The contractor must protect against any movement or settlement of existing or new construction, and install barriers and/or control elements to protect against dust, air, smoke, water, noise and vibration.

F. Qualification of Contractor and Installers. The asbestos removal contractor must be a state certified firm with an established reputation and experience who is regularly engaged in asbestos abatement work and maintains a regular workforce of certified skilled workmen in asbestos abatement, and must have performed this work on previous projects of this size. In addition,

1. Job site supervisor must have experience in asbestos abatement and be a “Competent Person” as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry.

2. The contractor must document that the Asbestos Abatement Workers and Supervisor have received training which meets, at a minimum, the requirements of the U.S.

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry. In localities where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delegated enforcement of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, (NESHAP) 40 CFR 61, the contractor's employees must have state/local certification.

3. Listings must be provided for all asbestos abatement work conducted over the previous two (2) years, and must include: client's name, location, size of job (sq. ft.), monetary value and person to contact for reference.

G. Area Preparation. All materials and items present that need to be relocated in order for work to proceed must be moved by the contractor and replaced after work is complete. The Resident Engineer will determine what items need to be removed from the work area. The Resident Engineer will inform the contractor as to acceptable storage areas for any and all items to be moved.

H. Asbestos Removal. All asbestos removal work must be performed according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry, for Class II asbestos work and all other procedures required by federal, state, and local authorities. The Resident Engineer and Facility Asbestos Coordinator will be present whenever removal is being performed.

I. Air Monitoring. Air monitoring will be performed by the government throughout the removal operations and will consist of Ambient Area Air Monitoring, Work Area Air Monitoring, and Final Clearance Air Monitoring. This monitoring is for building personnel safety only and does not relieve the contractor from performing his own air monitoring if required by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry or any other federal, state or local regulations.

J. Disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste.

1. The contractor must dispose of asbestos waste in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Subpart M, Standard for Asbestos, Section 152, Waste Disposal.

2. Asbestos debris must not be stored on Government property. The debris must be removed by the contractor at the end of each shift.

3. Asbestos debris stored on site during the shift must be placed in an area to be determined at the start of work. The designated area must be lined in plastic and secured with a lock against unauthorized entry.

4. The contractor must transport all debris to a sanitary landfill disposal site agreed to by the Government and the contractor beforehand.

5. The contractor must submit written proof, i.e. the manifest, that the asbestos waste was received at the landfill. Final payment will not be made until this written proof is received.

K. Guarantee. The contractor must guarantee all workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year after completion of the project. A written guarantee to this effect must be provided to the FAA Resident Engineer. All written material guarantees on contractor supplied materials must be supplied to the Resident Engineer.

L. Final Cleanup. All soil and face smears on materials must be corrected and cleaned to the satisfaction of the Resident Engineer. Any area disturbed or items damaged by the work must be restored or repaired. After all work is complete, all debris, dirt, waste, old material, and the contractor's equipment and tools, must be removed from all work areas. Debris and old material must be removed from the job site, off Government owned property, at the expense of the contractor. The facility dumpsters are not permitted to be used for the disposal of any waste materials as a result of the work under this contract. Clean up of all work areas must be performed to the satisfaction of the Resident Engineer prior to the Resident Engineer approving the finished project for payment.

In addition,

1. The contractor must perform final cleanup of the work area under inspection of the Resident Engineer.

2. Cleanup will be considered complete when all asbestos containing waste is removed and air monitoring indicates that the air fiber counts are at or below 0.01 f/cc in the work area. This is the final clearance level as set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL), and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). The samples must be analyzed by either PCM or TEM methodology.

3. If the air sampling results exceed the final clearance level of 0.01 f/cc, the cleaning and testing procedures must be repeated until the level falls below 0.01 f/cc.

M. Job Completion. The contractor must submit written documentation and certification of the following:

1. That the asbestos waste was legally disposed of in the landfill previously agreed upon.

2. That the asbestos removal was accomplished in accordance with these specifications and all applicable laws and regulations.

LOCATION: The New York TRACON is located at 1515 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The building is a high security area and proper identification will be required for all contractor employees.

WORK HOURS: A work schedule will be agreed upon between the contractor and the Resident Engineer at the required preconstruction meeting.

The asbestos removal work must be performed on a Friday and Saturday, continuing Sunday if needed, starting at approximately 3:30 PM on Friday.

Work during other hours might be required at any time during the performance of this contract if needed to minimize disruption of equipment and/or personnel. Work in certain areas might need to be performed in sections to minimize potential disruptions.