2013_Specs_roofing_repair_contract.pdf

ROOFING REPAIRS

NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON

GROTON, CT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 16.00 20 ENGINEERING CONTROL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES

07 51 13 ASPHALT BUILT-UP ROOFING

07 52 00 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING

07 53 23 ETHYLENE-PROPLENE-DIENE-MONIMOR ROOFING

07 54 19 POLYVINYL-CHLORIDE (PVC) ROOFING

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 61 15.00 20 ALUMINUM STANDING SEAM ROOFING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT A - EXHIBIT LINE ITEMS (ELINS)

DEFINITION OF ELINS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

It is the general intention of this contract to obtain an Indefinite- Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to secure maintenance, repairs and replacement of various commercial type roofing systems at the Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT, including its’ tenant commands and various on and off Base locations within a 50 mile radius. Where applicable, work will be ordered by pre-priced line items as indicated in the bid schedule. Work that is not specifically identified in the schedule will be ordered on an ad hoc basis using line items for additional labor, equipment and materials. In such instances the Contractor will be requested to submit a proposal citing labor hours by trade, material costs and equipment costs based on the pre-priced rates set forth by the Contractor in the bid schedule.

All work over $2,000 will be ordered in the form of a delivery order on Government Form DD1155. Work may not begin prior to the issuance of the DD1155. Completion times for each delivery order will be negotiated and agreed to by all parties prior to issuance of the delivery order. Work under $2,000 shall be ordered via an authorized Government user of a Government Purchase Card (GPC). When receiving GPC orders against the schedule of exhibit line items (ELINS), the Contractor shall provide the services at the offered price without any additional mark up or handling fee.

Items required to be provided by the Contractor in support of the execution of roofing work shall include, but not be limited to: mobilization, demobilization, property and personnel protection, safety and fall protection, access to the roof and other elevated surfaces including ladders and scaffolds; material delivery, placement and protection; pedestrian and vehicular traffic control devices and barriers. All associated costs of the necessary work in support of roofing repairs and replacement work shall be included in the ELINS in the bid schedule. Exception: Equipment rental such as hoists and cranes under ELINS A723-725.

1.1.2 Location

The work shall be located at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT, its’ tenant commands and various on and off Base locations within a 50 mile radius of Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT. Additional work may be negotiated on a case by case basis at any facility associated with the Naval Submarine Base Facilities Support Contracts Office. The exact locations will be indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.3 Terms of Contract

The contract term will be for a period of one calendar year, with four (4) one year options, commencing within 15 calendar days of receipt of Notice of Award. The Government has the option to extend the term of the contract in accordance with the “OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT – SERVICES”

(FAC 5252.217-9301) (JUN 1994) clause. In the option periods the Government will NOT adjust the award bid prices based on new Department of Labor Wage Rate Determinations. The Contractor shall take into account the potential wage increases in the pricing of the option year schedules as the wages prevailing at the time of option shall apply for the entire option period.

1.1.3.1 FAR 5252.217-9301, OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (JUN

1994)

a. The Government may extend the term of this contract for a term of one (1) to twelve (12) months by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period specified in the Schedule; provided, that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

b. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision.

c. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

1.1.3.2 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

1.1.4 SUBCONTRACTING: When requested by the government to acquire services outside of the contractors customary area of endeavor the Government will provide the Contractor with the following:

• A brief general description of the required work or the nature of the situation which requires correction

• Technical requirements and specifications for the intended work

• A timeframe in which work must be completed

• The standards to which the work must be performed to be considered acceptable

1.1.4.1 When requested by the government to acquire services outside of the contractors customary area of endeavor the Contractor shall:

• Solicit proposals from three small business concerns that are experienced and capable of providing the required services.

• Submit the lowest price proposal to the Government within two weeks from the date of the original request.

1.1.4.2 The Government will issue a delivery order in the amount corresponding to the accepted Contractor proposal indicated in the bid schedule. The Contractor is advised that all subcontracted work is subject to all of the insurance, wage and other miscellaneous requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all quality control associated with sub contracting activities. All subcontracted work is subject to Government acceptance and approval prior to payment.

1.1.5 SAFETY

1.1.5.1 CONTRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM: As required per task order the Contractor shall develop and implement a Safety Program detailing how the Contractor plans, staffs, performs, and controls all safety practices while delivering best value services to the Government without any accidents or mishaps. The Contractor’s safety program shall comply with all safety standards identified in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM-385-1-1 and Public Law 91-596, NAVFAC P-307, Occupational Safety and Health Act; and the Contractor shall submit an exposure report to the Contracting Officer.

1.1.5.2 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP): As required per task order to ensure that the contractor has a well organized and thorough Safety Program, the Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The APP shall be prepared by the Contractor’s Site Safety and Health Officer and shall be followed by all Contractor employees, subcontractors, and vendors at each service site. The APP shall follow the format and cover all topics as delineated in Appendix A of EM-385-1-1. The APP shall incorporate Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Situation Specific Safety Plans that are relevant to the site specific hazards and controls for each activity and type of work that may be encountered in the performance of this contract. Detailed requirements for AHAs and Hazard Specific Safety Plans are provided below.

The Contractor’s APP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 30 days following award for approval. The Contractor shall review, update, and submit the revised APP to the Contracting Officer annually and within 15 calendar days whenever a change in work conditions, hazards, or activities occur.

1.1.5.3 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA): The Contractor shall prepare Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all common recurring work activities performed under this contract. AHAs shall be submitted with the APP and shall be updated as work activities or conditions change and additional AHAs prepared as new work activities are required.

Specifically:

The Contractor shall submit an AHA on task orders, with the associated proposal, whenever the service environment or required task is different from the firm-fixed priced services.

AHAs shall follow format of Figure 1-1 in EM-385-1-1 and shall explain the following as detailed in the EM-385-1-1:

• The steps of the service process;

• Identify potential hazards that exist as a result of the Contractor’s service process within the environment;

• Measures or plans of actions to safely remove potential hazards away from people in and around the service process and environment;

• Specific materials and equipment necessary to safely remove potential hazards away from people in and around the service process and environment;

• Inspection requirements to assure service activity is safe; and

• Training of service personnel to be aware of potential hazards and measures or plans of actions to be used to remove hazards from service environment.

1.1.5.4 OCCUPATIONAL RISK AND COMPLIANCE PLANS: The Contractor shall develop, provide and implement occupational risk and compliance plans, as specified below, as necessary for the situation or types of work to be performed under this contract. These plans shall be submitted with the APP and shall be updated as situations change. Additional plans as referenced in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 shall be developed as applicable when new types of work are required under this contract.

1.1.5.5 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION PLAN: The Contractor shall develop an alcohol and drug abuse prevention plan to explain how it will satisfy the drug-free work force requirement as stated in DFARS Clause 252.223-7004 and include elements addressed in paragraph 01.C.02 of EM 385-1-1.

1.1.5.6 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall develop an asbestos abatement plan, as applicable, to include elements addressed in paragraph 06.B.05 of EM 385-1-1.

1.1.5.7 CONFINED SPACE ACCESS PLAN: The Contractor shall develop an activity/site-specific confined space program to include elements addressed in paragraph 34.A of EM 385-1-1 and comply with relevant requirements in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1915, and 29 CFR 1926, and any other Federal, state and local regulatory standards.

1.1.5.8 CRITICAL LIFT PROCEDURES: The Contractor shall develop a critical lift plan to explain how it will conduct any lifts at 75 percent or more of the crane or hoist capacity (or lifts over 50 percent of the capacity on a barge mounted mobile crane’s hoists) for any radius of lifts and include elements addressed in Paragraph 16.H of EM 385-1-1 and comply with requirements in ASME B30.22, ASME B30.3; ASME B30.5, and ASME B30.8.

1.1.5.9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN: The Contractor shall develop emergency response plans to ensure safe evacuation and personnel safety in the event of fire or other emergency that include elements addressed in paragraphs 01.E, 03.A, 03.D, and 19.A.04 of EM 385-1-1.

1.1.5.10 EMERGENCY RESCUE PLAN: As required per task order the Contractor shall develop a plan to explain how it will rescue personnel who might become injured or incapacitated while performing services in an underground shaft or caisson. See paragraph 26.A.05 of EM-385-1-1.

1.1.5.11 FALL PROTECTION PLAN: The Contractor shall develop a site specific fall prevention and protection plan to protect and prevent its service workers from falling from heights of 1.8m (6 feet) or more. This plan shall include elements addressed in paragraph 21.C of EM 385-1-1 and ANSI A10.32, ANSI Z359.1, and ANSI/ASSE A10.34. A competent person for fall protection shall prepare and sign the plan.

1.1.5.12 FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM: The Contractor shall develop a fire prevention program to include a fire prevention plan and annual survey to include elements addressed in paragraph 06.C and 09.A of EM 385-1-1, NFPA 10, NFPA 241, NFPA 51B, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E.

1.1.5.13 Health Hazard Control Program and Hazard Communication Program: The Contractor shall develop a project-specific health hazard control program and chemical hazard communication program to include elements addressed in paragraphs 06.A and 06.B of EM 385-1-1 and 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 or 1926.59 requirements.

1.1.5.14 TEMPORARY LAYOUT PLAN: The Contractor shall develop a temporary facility layout plan to include elements addressed in paragraph 04.A.01 of EM 385-1-1.

1.1.5.15 LEAD COMPLIANCE AND ABATEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall develop a lead compliance and abatement plan to include elements addressed in paragraph 06.B.05 of EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 29 CFR 1926.62.

1.1.5.16 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM: The Contractor shall develop a respiratory protection program to include elements addressed in paragraph 05.G of EM 385-1-1 and the OSHA’s respiratory protection standard specified in 29 CFR 1910.134.

1.1.5.17 ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE REPORTING: The Contractor shall notify the KO of all damages, accidents, mishaps, and near misses that occur on or related to Government property as soon as practical, but not later than four hours.

For recordable injuries and illnesses, property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, and Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) accidents, the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident.

(a) For recordable injuries and illnesses and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages complete the Navy Contractor Significant Incident Report (CSIR) form and provide the report to the KO within 1 calendar day of the accident. The KO will provide a blank copy of any required or special forms.

(1) Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(i) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(ii) Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

(iii) Restricted work;

(iv) Transfer to another job;

(v) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(vi) Loss of consciousness; or

(vii) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

(b) For WHE accidents (including rigging gear accidents) complete the WHE Accident Report (Crane and Rigging Gear) form and provide the report to the KO within 30 calendar days of the accident. The KO will provide a blank copy of the accident report form.

(1) WHE Accident. A WHE accident occurs when any one or more of the six elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment; two-blocking; overload; and/or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, and/or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents even though no material damage or injury occur. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, roll over, etc.)

Comply with current 29CFR1904 for OSHA/HIOSH record keeping and reporting requirements.

1.1.5.18 ACCIDENT REPORTING NOTIFICATION: The Contractor shall report all accidents, mishaps, and near misses to the KO in a timely manner as described below:

• An Initial Accident Reporting Notification Report shall be developed by the Contractor and provided to the KO immediately after that an accident, or near miss, has occurred. The Contractor may not have all the facts and information regarding the actual incident or near miss at the time of the initial report. However, it is the Government’s desire to receive notification of all mishap situations as early as possible.

• The Contractor shall develop a Follow-on Accident Reporting Notification Report and shall and provide a copy to the KO by close of business the day of the accident, or if the accident occurs after hours, at start of business the following morning. Follow-on reports shall be required daily until the Contractor can send a final, conclusive report of the nature, cause, and outcome of the accident.

• The Contractor shall provide a Final Accident Reporting Notification Report of the accident to the KO within 24 hours after completing the investigation of the accident.

1.1.5.19 FIRE PROTECTION: The Contractor shall know where fire alarms are located and how to activate them. The Contractor shall handle and store all combustible supplies, materials, waste and trash in a manner that prevents fire of hazards to persons, facilities, and materials. To report a fire or fire hazards, the contractor shall either dial (860) 694-3333 or go to the nearest fire alarm pull stations. The contractor shall notify SUBASE Fire Protection Personnel Prior to disrupting any fire suppression system.

1.1.5.20 HOT WORK PERMIT: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a Hot Work Permit from the SUBASE Fire Department, (860) 694-3333 or (860) 694- 3466 prior to any burning, brazing or welding.

1.1.5.21 SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING: The Contractor shall conduct inspections of its work areas, job sites, and work crews every day work is being performed to ensure that all Contractor operations are being conducted safely. These inspections shall ensure:

• The site is safe and free of job-site hazards

• Proper PPE is being utilized and worn.

• Safe work practices and processes are being followed.

• Workers are familiar with the hazards covered in the respective AHA for that work activity.

• All equipment and tools are in good condition and being used safely.

The Government reserves the right to inspect and monitor Contractor operations for safety compliance. In general, the Government approach will be to conduct Performance Assessment on the quality and effectiveness of the Contractor’s safety program. The Government reserves the right to stop any work activity when it deems danger is imminent. Contractor personnel shall work in a safe manner and comply with all applicable safety regulations. The Contractor shall be subject to safety inspections of its work sites by the Government. Contractor safety records shall be available to the KO upon request.

Whenever the KO becomes aware of any safety noncompliance or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger or hazard to the health or safety of the public or Government Personnel, the KO will notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor’s representative or SSHO, shall be deemed sufficient notice of noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving this notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails, delays, or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the KO may issue a stop work order for all or part of the services or work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

Whenever such a stop work order has been issued, the Contractor shall waive all equitable adjustments to the contract related to the stop work ordered issued. The Contractor shall include this requirement in all of its subcontracts and vendor contracts in support of contract safety.

1.1.5.22 SAFETY CERTIFICATION: The Contractor shall submit copies of all the required Federal, state, county, city and industry safety related Safety Certifications for work performed under this contract per Section F. These certifications shall be kept up to date by the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit new versions of certifications as the old certifications expire.

No work, that requires a certification, shall start without a valid and approved certification.

1.1.5.23 RADIOLOGICAL ACCIDENT (RADCON) DRILLS: RADCON drills are conducted approximately once every three months. Traveling throughout the SUBASE is prohibited during the drill. The drills last from two to four hours. All personnel on the Base shall listen to the public address system for specific instructions. All costs associated with delays due to RADCON drills are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.1.6.0 EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract.

Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety, environmental, and energy requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required. Personnel shall speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

1.1.6.1 EMPLOYEE APPEARANCE: The Contractor shall ensure that all employees present a professional appearance that is appropriate for their position.

The KO reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any clothing worn. All Contractor/subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for station required passes or badges.

1.1.6.2 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT: Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

1.1.6.3 IDENTIFICATION AS CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. All Contractor employees shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.1.6.4 Removal of Employees: The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the KO to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of National Security.

1.1.6.5 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local security statutes, regulations, and requirements. The Contractor shall become acquainted with and comply with all Government regulations as posted, or as requested by the Contracting Officer when required to enter a government site. The Contractor shall ensure that all security/entrance clearances are obtained.

1.1.6.6 EMPLOYEE LISTING: The Contractor shall maintain and provide upon requests a current listing of employees. The list shall include employee’s name, social security number, and level of security clearance.

1.1.6.7 VEHICLES: The company name shall be displayed on each of the Contractor’s vehicles in a manner and size that is clearly visible. All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate that complies with State Vehicle Code. Vehicles shall meet all other requirement of State Vehicle Code, such as safety standards, and shall carry proof of insurance and state registration, if applicable.

1.1.6.8 PASSES AND BADGES: All Contractor employees shall obtain the required employee and vehicle passes. The Contractor employees must be able to obtain CAC in accordance with security requirements. Each employee shall wear the Government issued badge over the front of the outer clothing. When an employee leaves the Contractor's service, the employee's Passes and Badges shall be returned within 10 calendar days.

1.1.6.9. ACCESS TO INSTALLATION: All Contractor personnel shall obtain access to the installation by participating in the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), or by obtaining passes each day from the Base Pass and Identification Office. Costs for obtaining passes through the NCACS are the responsibility of the Contractor. One-day passes, issued through the Base Pass and Identification Office, will be furnished without charge.

The Contractor shall furnish a completed EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DHS FORM I-9) form for all personnel requesting badges. This form is available at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis by searching or selecting Employment Verification (Form I-9). Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

1.1.6.10 NCACS PROGRAM: NCACS is a voluntary program in which Contractor personnel who enroll, and are approved, are subsequently granted access to the installation for a period up to one year, or the length of the contract, whichever is less, and are not required to obtain a new pass from the Base Pass and Identification Office for each visit.

The Government performs background screening and credentialing. Throughout the year the Contractor employee must continue to meet background screening standards. Periodic background screenings are conducted to verify continued NCACS participation and installation access privileges. Under the NCACS program, no commercial vehicle inspection is required, other than for Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAM) or in the case of an elevation of Force Protection Conditions (FPCON).

Information on costs and requirements to participate and enroll in NCACS is available at http://www.rapidgate.com/vendors/how-to-enroll or by calling 1- 877-727-4342. Contractors should be aware that the costs incurred to obtain NCACS credentials, or costs related to any means of access to a Navy Installation, are not reimbursable. Any time invested, or price(s) paid, for obtaining NCACS credentials will not be compensated in any way or approved as a direct cost of any contract with the Department of the Navy.

1.1.6.11 ONE-DAY PASSES: Participation in the NCACS is not mandatory, and if the Contractor chooses to not participate, the Contractor's personnel will have to obtain daily passes, be subject to daily mandatory vehicle inspection, and will have limited access to the installation. The Government will not be responsible for any cost or lost time associated with obtaining daily passes or added vehicle inspections incurred by non-participants in the

NCACS.

1.1.6.12 ACCESS TO BUILDINGS: The Contractor shall comply with SUBASE security requirements, plus those imposed by the Commanding Officer at all times. Personnel with access to special areas will have the appropriate screening and/or security clearance, and personnel requiring routine access to restricted areas will wear special badges authorizing access for those areas. Contractor personnel shall not enter restricted or controlled areas unless specifically authorized in performance of their duties and even then not until cleared for such entry. The Contractor shall secure all buildings and facilities entered during non-duty hours and will secure all building and facilities under the Contractor’s cognizance at the end of each workday or shift period. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor personnel employed at SUBASENLON become familiar with and obey SUBASENLON regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress.

1.1.6.13 ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS: The Contractor shall make all arrangements necessary to obtain access to buildings, facilities and other work areas, and when necessary, arrange for them to be opened and closed by the controlling authority.

1.1.6.14 SECURITY CLEARANCES: The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor shall ensure that a list of all personnel with Security Clearances is maintained current, including clearances that are pending.

1.1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

(1). The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations and requirements. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Inspection of any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be accomplished by a representative of the Environmental Division, or authorized officials on a no-notice basis during normal working hours. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by the Contractor’s negligence, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of the fine and any other costs. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup (and disposal) of any releases to the environment, which result from the Contractor’s operations in accordance the SUBASENLON requirements. The contractor shall comply with the instruction of the cognizant Navy Medical Department with respect to the avoidance of conditions, which create a nuisance or which may be hazardous to the health of military or civilian personnel.

(2). The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all environmental permits prior to beginning work. The contractor shall contact the Environmental Division prior to commencing work to discuss potential permit requirements.

(3). The contractor shall participate in the SUBASE Environmental Management System (EMS) to include completing required EMS awareness training. The contractor shall also complete all associated training under the Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training and Tracking System (ECATTS).

(4). The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with Federal, State, or Local environmental regulations.

(5). Contractor personnel may be subject to Federal, State, Local, or SUBASENLON environmental regulations or instructions, e.g. vehicle inspection/maintenance program, base recycling programs, etc.

(6). The Contractor shall forward information on all HAZMAT intended for use on the project, including MSDSs and anticipated quantities, in accordance with local CHRIMP and Environmental Division procedures. Initial submission shall be made to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to using any HAZMAT on the project.

(7). The Contractor, if found to be in violation of any environmental regulation, shall respond to Notices of Environmental Deficiency (NED) within the time-frame specified on the NED and in a manner that completely addresses the deficiency and describes the required actions necessary to resolve the problem.

1.1.7.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: Radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials that contain asbestos, lead, mercury, or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are prohibited.

1.1.7.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USE: For any Hazardous Materials planned for use a Naval Submarine Base New London, the Contractor shall submit a list (including quantities) of those Hazardous Materials and corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Contracting Officer for approval.

All hazardous material must be properly labeled in accordance with OSHA requirements and FAR Clause 52.223-3, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA. At project completion, the Contractor shall remove all unused hazardous material from Naval Submarine Base New London property. The Contractor shall account for the quantity of Hazardous Material brought to the SUBASE, the quantity used during the job, and any leftover quantity, which, (1), may have additional useful life as a Hazardous Material and shall be removed by the Contractor or, (2), may be a Hazardous Waste, which shall then be removed in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

NOTE: All hazardous materials must be routed though SUBASE CHRIMP Center for tracking usage.

1.1.7.3 DISPOSAL: The Contractor shall dispose of debris and rubbish resulting from the work under this contract after determined to be non-usable and non-recyclable off-installation.

1.1.7.4 NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Contractor shall dispose of all non-hazardous waste in accordance with the SUBASE Solid Waste Management Plan and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. No on-installation disposal of hazardous waste is allowed.

1.1.7.5 HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Contractor shall dispose of all hazardous waste in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. No on-installation disposal of hazardous waste is allowed.

1.1.7.6 MIMIZATON OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: In accordance with SUBASENLON regulations, the Contractor should substitute materials as necessary to reduce the generation of Hazardous Waste.

1.1.7.7 WASTE DETERMINATION: For each waste stream, the contractor shall submit Waste Determination Form B1 the SUBASENLON Environmental Department prior to the onset of waste generation.

1.1.7.8 TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: All temporary storage of hazardous waste must be authorized by the CO of SUBASENLON. The SUBASE Environmental Department will assign an area for interim storage of waste containers. All storage areas must be under the control of a Trained Hazardous Waste Coordinator and shall be managed in accordance with the SUBASENLON Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

1.1.7.9 TRAINED HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR: At least two, (2), on-site contractor personnel must attend Hazardous Waste Coordinator Training provided by the SUBASENLON Environmental Department. Training shall be completed prior to the start of work. The training is typically available on request and is conducted at the Environmental Department SUBASE, New London.

1.1.7.10 CONTAINERIZED WASTE STORAGE: While in storage, the Contactor shall containerize and label all waste, scrap, debris, bags, equipment and contaminated clothing in U.S. Department of Transportation (49 CFR 178) approved containers. The contractor shall secure the appropriate labels from the SUBASE Environmental Department.

1.1.7.11 UNIFORM HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST AND SHIPPING: All hazardous waste shall be shipped with complete Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests and Land Disposal Restriction Notifications as required by 40 CFR 268. The disposal facility and the transporter shall have valid EPA identification numbers. All hazardous waste containers shall have the appropriate Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping label.

1.1.7.12 MANIFEST AND DISPOSAL APPROVALS: All Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests, Land Disposal Restriction Notifications and Waste Facility Profiles shall be approved in writing by SUBASENLON Environmental Department personnel at least 24 hours prior to shipping. The KO shall receive copies of all Manifest and Disposal Requests and Approvals.

1.1.7.13 WASTE RESTRICTION: Hazardous Waste shall not be brought onto SUBASENLON property.

1.1.7.14 CONTAINERIZED LIQUIDS: during the work, the Contractor shall containerize all fluids.

1.1.7.15 PROHIBITED DISCHARGES: Liquid discharges/flushes (including potable water) to the river, storm drainage system, utility tunnels, and sanitary sewage system are not permitted.

1.1.7.15.1 DISCHARGES: Any discharges under this project must first be discussed and approved in advance by the Environmental Division Wastewater Manager at 860-694-5164.

1.1.7.16 SPILL PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT AND CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall contain, clean up, and report all spills on Government property to the Contracting Officer and Environmental Office (860) 694-5191 in a manner that complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations or otherwise stated herein, and the installation spill control plan as specified in at no cost to the Government. All spills on the Naval Submarine Base New London must also be reported to the SUBASE Fire Department 860-694-3333.

1.1.7.17 LAY DOWN AREAS: All established lay down areas (temporary or permanent) must comply with stormwater best management practices outlined in

PWD ENV SOP SW-003.

1.1.7.18 COATINGS AND SEALINGS: All coatings and sealants used shall comply with the VOC limits in RCSA 22a -174-41 and 22a-174-44.

1.1.7.19 WASTE ANALYSIS: The Contractor shall execute all sampling and analysis of containerized liquids.

1.1.7.20 SAMPLE AND ANALYSIS SUBMISSION: The Contractor shall submit the analysis results to SUBASENLON Environmental Department for appropriate holding, transfer, and disposal determination.

NOTE: It is understood that certain liquid residual cannot be tested until the actual work in performed and a waste produced. Work operations do not generate waste until the actual work is performed will be tested as soon as possible.

1.1.7.21 PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES (FLORA AND FAUNA):

The Contractor shall not disturb endangered and threatened species and their habitat. The contractor shall carefully protect in-place and report immediately to the Contracting Officer endangered and threatened species discovered in the course of work. The contractor shall stop work in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the Contracting Officer to resume work.

1.1.7.22 NOISE CONTROL: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

1.1.7.23 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL (ACM): Asbestos containing insulation, flooring, and other materials may be encountered by the Contractor during the performance of work under this contract, and the Contractor shall remain alert to this possibility. If ACM is encountered or suspected in the performance of work, the Contractor shall avoid removing, sanding, abrading, or disturbing the material. The Contractor shall verbally notify the Contracting Officer within one hour and follow-up with written notification within 24 hours.

1.1.7.24 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM: The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the following Environmental Management System (EMS) goals and policy.

Goals:

• Reduce purchase and use of toxic and hazardous materials;

• Expand purchase of green products and services; increase recycling;

• Reduce energy and water use;

• Increase use of alternative fuels and renewable energy;

• Integrate green building concepts in major renovations and new construction;

• Prevent pollution at the source; and

• Continual improvement.

Policy:

• Protect public health and the environment by being an environmentally responsible member of the community;

• Preserve our natural, historic and cultural resources;

• Conserve natural resources by reducing what we discard, reusing items, and recycling materials, which includes purchasing products made from recycled materials;

• Integrate sound environmental practices into all our operations and business decisions; Integrate environmental protection requirements and pollution prevention initiatives into the early planning, design and procurement of facilities, equipment and material, as well as the planning and implementation of military training activities;

• Prevent or minimize pollution at its source as we seek out ways to eliminate or further minimize use of hazardous materials and generation of hazardous waste;

• Maintain a sound partnership with regulatory agencies to sustain our compliance with existing and new environmental laws and regulations;

• Enhance our program as we develop and implement an Environmental Management System; and

• Adhere to this policy, remind one another to do so, and ensure that our entire community knows this is our policy by our actions as well as our words.

The Contractor shall maintain monitoring and measurement information to address the EMS goals and policy and provide the EMS Goals and Policy Measurement Information to the KO when requested. In the event an EMS nonconformance or environmental noncompliance associated with the contracted services, tasks, or actions occurs, the Contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions, assume legal and financial liability for the noncompliance and take corrective action immediately to remedy the noncompliance. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are aware of their roles and responsibilities under the EMS and how these EMS roles and responsibilities affect work performed under the contract.

1.1.7.25 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: The Contractor shall comply with the installation's energy management program. The Contractor PM, or designee, shall represent the Contractor’s interest at all meetings of the activity’s Energy Management Board.

The Contractor shall attend periodic meetings with the Installation Energy Manager, where energy and water efficiency goals and project status will be discussed to ensure that any Contractor work complements and optimizes efficiency efforts.

1.1.7.26 ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS: The Contractor shall use life-cycle cost analysis in making decisions about investments in products, services, construction and other projects to lower Federal Government’s costs and reduce energy consumption. The Contractor shall elect lifecycle cost effective Energy Star and other energy-efficient products when acquiring energy-using products. For product groups where Energy Star labels are not yet available, select products that are in upper 25 percent of energy efficiency as designated by the Federal Energy Management Program. Use of high energy consuming tools or equipment is subject to approval by the KO prior to use.

1.1.8. WARRANTY MANAGEMENT: Prior to performing repair work, the Contractor shall report to the KO all defects in workmanship, material, parts, or improper installation and found by the Contractor to be covered by a warranty. The Contractor is responsible for knowing which equipment and components are covered by the original warranty and the warranty duration.

The KO will provide available warranty documents.

1.1.9 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS: The contractor shall consider lightning protection systems part of a roof. Include written reports of condition of lightning protection systems with every roof inspection and or diagnostic condition survey.

The contractor is required to remove/replace and repair systems as required by using a certified lightning protection contractor. At the completion of any repairs or replacement to systems, the contractor will submit the test readings to the Construction Manager, ensuring proper operation of the system.

Lightning protection systems may include but not limited to: cables, wires, ground rods, clamps, fasteners, connectors, lightning rods/electrodes and test points.

The contractor shall submit separate cost proposals from certified lightning protection contractors. For all required work. All associated cost will be negotiated and charge against the additional labor and material line items.

All material, workmanship and testing shall comply with UL, UFC and NFPA-780 lightning protection system designs and inspection/maintenance/testing.

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ENGINEERING CONTROL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z88.2 (2006) Respiratory Protection

ANSI Z9.2 (2006) Fundamentals Governing the Design and

Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C 732 (2006 R2012) Aging Effects of Artificial

Weathering on Latex Sealants

ASTM D 2794 (1993; R 2004) Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)

ASTM D 522 (1993a; R 2010) Mandrel Bend Test of Attached

Organic Coatings

ASTM E 119 (2012) Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

ASTM E 1368 (2011) Visual Inspection of Asbestos

Abatement Projects

ASTM E 1494 (1992; R 2010) Encapsulants for Spray- or

Trowel-Applied Friable Asbestos-Containing Building Materials

ASTM E 736 (2000; R 2011) Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed

Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members

ASTM E 84 (2012a) Standard Test Method for Surface

Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

ASTM E 96/E 96M (2010) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor

Transmission of Materials

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA 560/5-85-024 (1985) Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-

Containing Materials in Buildings (Purple Book)

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926.103 Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos

29 CFR 1926.200 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

29 CFR 1926.51 Sanitation

29 CFR 1926.59 Hazard Communication

40 CFR 61-SUBPART A General Provisions

40 CFR 61-SUBPART M National Emission Standard for Asbestos

40 CFR 763 Asbestos

U.S. NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND (NAVFAC)

ND OPNAVINST 5100.23 (2005 Rev G) Navy Occupational Safety and

Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 586 (2009) Standard for High-Efficiency

Particulate, Air Filter Units

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 ACM

Asbestos Containing Materials.

1.2.2 Amended Water

Water containing a wetting agent or surfactant with a maximum surface tension of 29 dynes per centimeter when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1331.

1.2.3 Area Sampling

Sampling of asbestos fiber concentrations which approximates the concentrations of asbestos in the theoretical breathing zone but is not actually collected in the breathing zone of an employee.

1.2.4 Asbestos

The term asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos and any of these minerals that has been chemically treated or altered. Materials are considered to contain asbestos if the asbestos content of the material is determined to be at least one percent.

1.2.5 Asbestos Control Area

That area where asbestos removal operations are performed which is isolated by physical boundaries which assist in the prevention of the uncontrolled release of asbestos dust, fibers, or debris.

1.2.6 Asbestos Fibers

Those fibers having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and longer than 5 micrometers as determined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400.

1.2.7 Asbestos Permissible Exposure Limit

0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour time weighted average measured in the breathing zone as defined by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or other Federal legislation having legal jurisdiction for the protection of workers health.

1.2.8 Background

The ambient airborne asbestos concentration in an uncontaminated area as measured prior to any asbestos hazard abatement efforts. Background concentrations for other (contaminated) areas are measured in similar but asbestos free locations.

1.2.9 Contractor

The Contractor is that individual, or entity under contract to the Navy to perform the herein listed work.

1.2.10 Competent Person

A person meeting the requirements for competent person as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1101 including a person capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, and is specifically trained in a training course which meet the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for project designer or supervisor, or its equivalent. The competent person shall have a current State of Connecticut of asbestos contractors or supervisors license.

1.2.11 Encapsulation

The abatement of an asbestos hazard through the appropriate use of chemical encapsulants.

1.2.12 Encapsulants

Specific materials in various forms used to chemically or physically entrap asbestos fibers in various configurations to prevent these fibers from becoming airborne. There are four types of encapsulants as follows which must comply with performance requirements as specified herein.

a. Removal Encapsulant (can be used as a wetting agent)

b. Bridging Encapsulant (used to provide a tough, durable surface coating to asbestos containing material)

c. Penetrating Encapsulant (used to penetrate the asbestos containing material encapsulating all asbestos fibers and preventing fiber release due to routine mechanical damage)

d. Lock-Down Encapsulant (used to seal off or "lock-down" minute asbestos fibers left on surfaces from which asbestos containing material has been removed).

1.2.13 Friable Asbestos Material

One percent asbestos containing material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

1.2.14 Glovebag Technique

Those asbestos removal and control techniques put forth in 29 CFR 1926.1101 Appendix G.

1.2.15 HEPA Filter Equipment

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum and/or exhaust ventilation equipment with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibers. Filters shall retain 99.97 percent of particles

0.3 microns or larger as indicated in UL 586.

1.2.16 Navy Consultant (NC)

That qualified person employed directly by the Government to monitor, sample, inspect the work or in some other way advise the Contracting Officer. The NC is normally a private consultant, but can be an employee of the Government.

1.2.17 Negative Pressure Enclosure (NPE)

That engineering control technique described as a negative pressure enclosure in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.2.18 Nonfriable Asbestos Material

Material that contains asbestos in which the fibers have been immobilized by a bonding agent, coating, binder, or other material so that the asbestos is well bound and will not normally release asbestos fibers during any appropriate use, handling, storage or transportation. It is understood that asbestos fibers may be released under other conditions such as demolition, removal, or mishap.

1.2.19 Personal Sampling

Air sampling which is performed to…