neward bd of ed 10352 Dayton Street School Asbestos Abatement and Lead Stabilization FINAL.pdf

Attention Bidders Electronic Bidding Tutorial Videos Are Available Via https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/purchasing/view-current-bids/

All bids will be received electronically via our electronic bidding platform https://npssourcing.com/ . Email Ledah Arbubaker for user credentials via larbubaker@nps.k12.nj.us

Bidders are encouraged to attend the virtual pre-submission meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST to review completion of the required documents and the electronic submission process. Virtual meeting credentials are below.

Webex Link: https://nboe.webex.com/

Meeting number: 2869 193 2438

Password: Mh3aBVd6nH5

Dial In: (646) 992-2010

All questions shall be submitted in writing via the bidding platform prior to 2:00 p.m. EST

Monday, October 5, 2026. The specific section and page number to which each question refers is to be indicated. Answers will be provided at least seven days prior to the acceptance of proposals.

Bidders are required to submit pricing via the Pricing - Enter Bids section.

Bidders are required to upload their signed and complete proposal with all required documents and signatures in the Questionnaire - Answers Questions section. The complete bid must be submitted prior to 12:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, October 21, 2026 via https://npssourcing.com/

Bids will be publicly opened and announced directly after the submission deadline, virtual meeting credentials are below.

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Meeting Number: 2862 476 4905

Password: yZxh4mxeU32

Dial In: (646) 992-2010

Pre-Bid Site Visit Details The District Contact is Benjamin T. Olagadeyo 973-332-4012

School Name and Address Date and Time

Dayton Street School

210-236 Dayton Street

Newark, NJ 07114

Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

This Bid will be opened electronically at 12:00 P.M. on

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 SOLICITATION 10352

DESCRIPTION

DAYTON STREET SCHOOL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND LEAD STABILIZATION

The solicitation is

UNRESTRICTED SET-ASIDE

This is a ____% set-aside for

SMALL MINORITY WOMEN OWNED

BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS

FOR BIDDING PLATFORM CREDENTIALS EMAIL: LEDAH ARBUBAKER LARBUBAKER@NPS.K12.NJ.US

If you do not wish to respond, please identify why within the electronic bidding platform.

COMMENTS:

BIDDERS ARE REMINDED THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC BID. THE NEWARK BOARD OF

EDUCATION UTILIZES EC SOURCING GROUP’S FLEX RFP ELECTRONIC BIDDING SYSTEM.

BID GUARANTEE/BOND AND PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIRED.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING VIA THE ELECTRONIC BIDDING PLATFORM

HTTPS://NPSSOURCING.COM/ PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026. ANSWERS WILL BE

PROVIDED AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS.

PRICING MUST BE ENTERED ELECTRONICALLY VIA HTTPS://WWW.NPSSOURCING.COM/

ALL BID SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 12:00 P.M. EST, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 VIA HTTPS://WWW.NPSSOURCING.COM/

Newark Board of Education Department of Purchasing

765 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102-3091

SOLICITATION, BID OFFER AND AWARD

1. SOLICITATION NO. 10352 2. DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 28, 2026

3. CONTRACT NUMBER: 4. CONTRACT PERIOD:

FROM ________________________________

TO: ___________________________________

5. DESCRIPTION: DAYTON STREET SCHOOL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND LEAD STABILIZATION

6. BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE BIDDING PLATFORM. YOUR BID PACKET MUST INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND A SIGNATURE IN BOX NUMBER 17. ALL BIDS ARE DUE PRIOR TO 12:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026, MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWALS ARE

SUBJECT TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS SOLICITATION.

7. SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS VIA THE BIDDING PLATFORM

8. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solicitation Bid Offer and Award Subcontractor Disclosure Statement

Section D-Special Conditions Prevailing Wages Certification

Technical Specifications Lowest Bidder Prevailing Wage Certification

Signature of Bidder Contractor’s Registration Certification

Political Contribution Disclosure Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts

Statement of Ownership Disclosure Certification of Non-Debarment for Federal Government Contracts

Certification of Non ‐ Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus Initial Project Workforce Report (AA201)

Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran AHERA Contractor Notification

Non-Collusion Affidavit Newark Board of Education Standard Terms and Conditions Construction

Newark Board of Education Vendor Set-Up Form Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language with

Contractor Questionnaire/Certification State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Construction Contract Compliance

Equipment Certification Bid Checklist

Pre-Qualification Affidavit Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

Certifications

BID AND OFFER (Must be completed by the bidder)

9. BIDDERS FEDERAL ID NO.

9A, BIDDER’S EMAIL

10. BIDDERS TELEPHONE NO.

11. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(SEE SECTION E: PAR. 14)

12. N/A

13. N/A

14. The undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within 90 calendar days (90 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date of receipt of offer specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the prices set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s) within the time specified in the schedule.

15. Signature by the bidder attests that she/he has read, understands, and agrees to all terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in the solicitation unless otherwise stated in writing and submitted in writing with his/her bid. Furthermore, signature by the bidder signifies that this is a contract immediately upon notice of award of contract by the School District for any or all of the items bid, and for the length of time indicated in the bid. Failure to accept a contract within the time period indicated by his/her proposal or failure to hold prices or to meet any other terms and conditions as defined in his/her bid during the term of the contract, shall constitute a breach and may result in suspension or debarment from further bidding to The Newark Board of Education. A defaulting contractor may also be liable, at the option of the School District, for the difference between his/her bid price and the price of an alternate source of supply.

16. DATE

17. SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER (Must be signed)

(L.S.) x____________________________________

(Printed Name of Person Authorized to Sign Offer)

(Title)

18. COMPANY NAME

(Address: NO P.O. Box)

(City) (State) (Zip)

AWARD (To be completed by The Newark Board of Education)

19. Contract Value: _________________________________________

The District’s liability is limited to the dollar amount stated on the District’s purchase order/s issued by the Purchasing Agent.

20. Board Approval Date: ____________________________________________

Newark Board of Education

Purchasing Department 765 Broad Street

Newark, New Jersey 07102-3091

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR COMPLETING THIS PROPOSAL

1. Read the entire bid proposal, including all terms, conditions and specifications.

2. All bid prices shall be entered via https://npssourcing.com/ .

3. This bid proposal is to be signed in Box #17

4. Bid prices shall include delivery of all items. F.O.B. DESTINATION, FREIGHT

PREPAID or as otherwise provided.

5. Ensure all items listed in the enclosed checklist are complete and submitted.

FOR NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION USE ONLY

21. APPROVED AS TO COMPLIANCE WITH BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Director of Support Services

Date:________________________________

22. REVIEWED AS TO LEGAL FORM

Newark Board of Education Counsel

23. SIGNATURE OF THE BOARD’S CONTRACTING AGENT: (Must be signed)

School Business Administrator

24. SIGNATURE OF THE BOARD’S CONTRACTING AGENT:

Board Chairperson (signature required if contract is valued over $53,000.)

25. Please provide the following employment statistical data.

Vendors that are classified as Small, Minority, or Woman-Owned business, please provide copies of your New Jersey Set-

A-Side certification.

This firm is a: Commercial_____ Non-Profit_____ Government Agency_____

This firm is a: Large_____ Small_____ (100 employees or less)

This firm is a: Woman owned business_____(51% or more of ownership is held by women)

This firm is a: Minority owned business_____ (51% or more of ownership is held by minorities)

If minority, please check (). Minority is defined as:

African American_____ Hispanic American_____

(Black racial groups in Africa) Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America or Caribbean Islands)

American Indian or Alaskan Native _____ Asian American_____

(Origins North America) (Origins of the original people of the Far

East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Hawaii or the

Pacific Islands)

Please check () the appropriate box:

Individual/Sole Proprietor Corporation Partnership Other

PERCENTAGE OF PERMANENT MINORITY/NON-MINORITY EMPLOYEE BREAKDOWN

MALES

FEMALES

TOTAL #

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EMPLOYEES

BLACK

HISPANIC

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IND.

ASIAN

NON-

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BLACK

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READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY

It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to read the entire document, review all enclosures and attachments, and comply with all requirements specified herein. Each bidder shall be deemed to have read and to be fully familiar with the bid/contract requirements and documents. Failure on the part of bidder to familiarize themselves with the request for bid package shall not release them of their obligation to fulfill the services as outlined.

SECTION D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

D1 INTENT

D1.1 The intent of this solicitation is to provide a contract for asbestos abatement and lead stabilization at Dayton Street.

D1.2 The conditions and requirements are intended to be open and non-restrictive and are to serve as average standards for the purpose of obtaining adequate participation of interested vendors; uniformity in the submission of bids, and selection for the most responsible Bidder.

D1.3 The Newark Board of Education (NBOE, District) reserves the right to reject all bids and waive minor informalities or non-material exceptions in a proposal in accordance with applicable law. Award of contract will be subject to availability of funds.

D1.4 The Contractor may be allowed to work from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the weekdays and weekends, at their own expense.

D2 TYPE CONTRACT

D2.1 These general conditions and requirements are prepared for the purpose of entering into a contract for asbestos abatement and lead stabilization on a firm fixed price contract.

D2.2 This contract is not funded in itself. Funding will be provided by the issuance of a purchase order. No legal liability on the part of NBOE for any payment that shall arise until the contract is funded by the issuance of a purchase order. No work, supplies/service are authorized that exceeds the total amount specified on the purchase order(s). The NBOE is not liable for any cost that exceeds the amount specified unless approved in writing in advance.

D3 CONTRACT PERIOD

D3.1 The anticipated award date is December 1, 2026. The Contractor shall begin performance immediately after receiving a Notice to Proceed and complete the project within the number of working days specified:

School Locations Working Days to Complete

Dayton Street School

210-236 Dayton Street

Newark, NJ 07114

200 working days

D4 AWARD OF CONTRACT

D4.1 Award of contract will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

D5 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

D5.1 Bidders must be pre-qualified with the State of New Jersey, Department of Property Management and

Construction (DPMC) in the following classification:

C092 Asbestos Removal/Treatment

C096 Lead Paint Abatement

D5.2 Contractors must be licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce

Development to perform lead abatement and asbestos abatement work.

D5.3 Classifications, licenses and certifications issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Property

Management and Construction, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, NJ Department of

Community Affairs and the United States Environmental Protection Agency must be submitted with the bid.

D5.4 Bidders shall be of known reputation and shall have sufficient qualified personnel and equipment to adequately provide material and services. Bidders shall have been the owner of an operating business for the past five (5) years with experience of asbestos removal/treatment and lead stabilization. Bidders shall submit such evidence of qualifications. The Newark Board of Education reserves the right to assign representatives of the District to visit locations serviced by the bidder.

D5.5 Contractors shall be trained and certified under Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Asbestos Hazard

Emergency Response Act (Ahera) (40 CFR Part 763.92).

D6 NEW JERSEY PREVAILING WAGE ACT

D6.1 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq, contractors on projects for public work shall adhere to all requirements of the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act. The Contractor shall be required to submit a certified payroll record to the owner within ten (10) days of the payment of wages. The Contractor is also responsible for obtaining and submitting all subcontractors’ certified payroll records within the aforementioned time period. The Contractor shall submit said certified payrolls in the form set forth in N.J.A.C. 12:60-6.1(c). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain any additional copies of the certified payroll form to be submitted by contacting the New

Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Workplace Standards. Additional information is available at https://www.nj.gov/labor/wagehour/wagerate/wage_rates.html

D6.2 Attached hereto and incorporated herein are the Department of Labor and Workforce Development prevailing wage determination(s) for the locality and craft(s) that will be employed in the performance of work under this contract. It is hereby stipulated that each individual who performs work under this contract shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate to which that worker is entitled under the

New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, as reflected in the appropriate Department of Labor and Workforce

Development prevailing wage determination; and In the event it is found that any worker employed by the

Contractor or any subcontractor covered by this contract has been paid a rate of wages less than the prevailing wage rate required to be paid by this contract, the public body, the lessee to whom the public body is leasing a property or premises or the lessor from whom the public body is leasing or will be leasing a property or premises may terminate the Contractor's or subcontractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages, and to prosecute the work to completion or otherwise. The

Contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the public body, any lessee to whom the public body is leasing a property or premises, or to any lessor from whom the public body is leasing or will be leasing a property or premises for any excess costs occasioned by the termination of the Contractor's or subcontractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages.

D7 CONTRACTOR’S REGISTRATION

D7.1 All bidders must comply with the requirements of P.L. 1999. C.238. “The Public Work Contractor

Registration Act”.

D8 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

D8.1 Questionnaire: Bidders are required to complete the questionnaire enclosed. Failure to provide the completed questionnaire with your bid submission may deem your bid nonresponsive.

D9 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL

D9.1 All personnel or agents of the contractor must observe all rules and regulations in effect at each school building.

Employees or agents of the Contractor, while on school property, shall be subject to control of the NBOE, but under no circumstances shall such persons be deemed employees or agents of the Newark Board of Education.

Contractor’s personnel must sign in and sign out at the NBOE security desk. All Contractor’s personnel shall be in uniform and/or carry identification.

D10 CHANGES TO CONTRACT

D10.1 Only the Director of Support Services or the School Business Administrator are authorized to amend the contract.

Modifications can include, but are not limited to:

A. The method and manner of performance of work

B. The District furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services, or site

C. Directing acceleration in the performance of work

D11 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK

D11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for all damage or destruction caused directly or indirectly by his operations to all parts of the work, both temporary and permanent, and to all adjoining property.

D12 PERMITS, LAWS, REGULATIONS

D12.1 Unless otherwise provided in the contract documents the contractor shall secure and pay all permits and governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work and which are legally required at the time of receipt of bids. The City of Newark’s Code Compliance review fees are waived; no other fees are waived.

D12.2 The work under this contract is exempt from local zoning ordinances, codes and regulations as related to the building and the site on which it is located, except where construction could adversely affect adjacent property, public sidewalks and/or streets. The contractor shall coordinate his activities with municipal and/or highway authorities having appropriate jurisdiction.

D12.3 The contractor shall be responsible for and save harmless the District from all fines, penalties or loss incurred for, or by reason of, the violation of any municipal ordinance or regulation or law of the State while the said work is in process of construction.

D12.4 The contractors shall comply with all Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws and regulations.

D13 STORAGE, CLEANING AND FINAL CLEAN UP

D13.1 The contractor shall confine his apparatus, the storage of his equipment, tools and materials, and his operations and workmen to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, contract limit lines as established in the contract documents, or as ordered by the District, and shall not unreasonably encumber the site or the premises with his materials, tools and equipment.

D13.2 The contractor shall at all times during the progress of the work keep the premises and the job site free from the accumulation of all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials and debris caused by his operations. At all times the premises and site shall present a neat, orderly and workmanlike appearance. The Contractor shall broom sweep all areas at the end of each day’s work. This is to be accomplished as frequently as is necessary by the removal of such material, debris, etc. from the site and the District’s premises. Loading, cartage, hauling and dumping will be at the contractor’s expenses.

D13.3 Should the contractor not promptly and properly discharge his obligation relating to cleaning and final clean up, the District shall have the right to employ others and to charge the cost thereof to the Contractor(s) deemed by the Director to be responsible therefor, after first having given the contractor three (3) working days’ written notice of such intent.

D13.4 In each instance, the clean-up work shall be performed by the contractor responsible for the portion of the work requiring the clean-up service. In the event of dispute as to responsibility, the Director’s representative shall make the determination, which shall be binding on all contractors.

D14 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

D14.1 The contractor shall furnish and pay for all necessary transportation, storage, forms, labor, tools, light and power and mechanical appliances and all other means, materials and supplies for properly prosecuting the work under this contract, unless expressly specified otherwise. The District will not accept materials, nor will they be held responsible for damage, theft, or disappearance of contractor’s materials, equipment, tools, etc.

D15 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

D15.1 The contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. He shall designate a responsible member of his organization at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Contractor’s superintendent unless otherwise designated by the Contractor, in writing, to the NBOE and the Architect/Engineer.

D15.2 All work, materials and equipment, whether in storage on or off the site, are under the care, custody and control of the contractor.

D16 BID GUARANTEE OR BOND

D16.1 A Guarantee or Bid Bond is required for this solicitation. See Paragraph A6.

D17 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

D17.1 A Performance and Payment Bond are required for this solicitation. See Paragraph A7.

D18 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

D18.1 Certificate(s) of Insurance as evidence that the following insurance coverages are in place for the duration of the contract are required. The awarded Bidder shall secure the required insurance at their expense. The Certificate of

Insurance must contain the following information: Name of Insurance Company, insurance policy number, policy period, limits of liability, deductibles if any.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE

1. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including product liability coverage, covering bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Limits of Liability shall be not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single

Limit.

2. Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by the State Law of New Jersey.

3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance, with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single

Limit.

D19 INVOICES AND PAYMENT

D19.1 Payments will not be approved for processing until an authorized Facilities Management Representative inspects and approves the completed work. Invoices must be those of the successful Bidder and must include detailed line item information. At a minimum the following data must be included on all invoices.

• The Contractor’s complete business name, address, and contact information

• Purchase order number

• School name and address

• Itemized description of services provided with contracted rates

• Contract number 10352

• A unique invoice number (all invoices cannot have the same number)

• Invoice date

Invoices that do not conform to these requirements will be rejected and returned to the Contractor. Invoices can be emailed to Mr. Benjamin Olagadeyo, bolagadeyo@nps.k12.nj.us . The District’s payment terms are net 30 days.

The invoice and signed voucher are required for payment processing.

D20 BUSINESS REGISTRATION

D20.1 Bidders are requested to submit a copy of their Business Registration Certificate with their bid.

Proof of registration is required prior to award in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:32-44. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:49-

4.1, a business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration, or that provides false business registration information, shall be liable for a penalty of $25 for each day of violation, not to exceed $50,000 for each business registration copy not properly provided under a contract with a contracting agency. Chapter 57 expands the requirement of business registration to business organizations competing for, or entering into a contract with the contracting agencies.

D21 TIE BIDS

D21.1 Tie bids will be awarded in accordance with applicable law.

D22 DEBARMENT

D22.1 State or federal debarred firms are prohibited from doing business with the NBOE.

Technical Specifications

T T I E N V I R O N M E N T A L , I N C .

C o n s u l t i n g & C o n t r a c t i n g

1253 North Church Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057 www.ttienv.com o 856-840-8800 f 856-840-8815

Project: Asbestos Abatement, Universal Waste and Lead Stabilization

210-236 Dayton Street Block 3746 Lot 10 Block 3752 Lot 25

Project Number: 23-1405

Owner: Newark Board of Education 765 Mayor Gibson Blvd Newark, New Jersey 07102

Environmental Project Consultant :

TTI Environmental, Inc.

1253 North Church Street Moorestown, New Jersey 08057

Date of Issuance of Document: Februar , 2025

Approved and Released

James A. Guilardi

AST #0026

Project Designer # ACC-0320-10-002

September 15, 2026

Table of Contents

ASBESTOS TECHNICAL SECTION PAGE

ASBESTOS TECHNICAL SECTION

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.0 PRE-ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION

4.0 NOTIFICATIONS

5.0 PRE-ABATEMENT STATE REQUIREMENTS

6.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED AT WORK SITE

7.0 PROJECT REVIEW AND INSPECTION

8.0 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL

9.0 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

10.0 CONSTRUCTION AIDS

11.0 NEGATIVE PRESSURE SYSTEM

12.0 PROTECTION OF WORKERS AND SITE VISITORS

13.0 EMERGENCY PRECAUTION

14.0 TEMPORARY SERVICES

15.0 DECONTAMINATION

16.0 WORK AREA PREPARATION

17.0 WET REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING AND ASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED MATERIALS

18.0 ENCAPSULATION

19.0 CLEANUP PROCEDURES

20.0 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING WASTE

21.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AIR MONITORING

22.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS

23.0 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK

24.0 CONTRACTOR'S FINAL REPORT

25.0 UNIVERSAL & HAZARDOUS WASTE ABATEMENT SPECIFICATION

LEAD TECHNICAL SECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 DESCRIPTION

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6 EQUIPMENT

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.2 ERECTION

3.3 APPLICATION

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.5 CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

ABATEMENT DESIGN DRAWINGS

Asbestos Abatement and Lead Stabilization TTI Project No. 23-1045

ASBESTOS TECHNICAL SECTION

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 The specification contained herein forms but a part of all sections and of the entire project specification. The Contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with all requirements and is bound by all terms and conditions contained in this specification.

1.2 This section specifies the requirements for removal of asbestos-containing materials from the

Dayton Street School. The removal is a friable asbestos abatement job, not a normal demolition project.

1.3 The Contractor shall be held responsible to have examined the premises so as to have satisfied himself/herself as to the existing conditions of the premises and limitations under which the work shall have to be executed. No allowances shall subsequently be made on behalf of the Contractor by reason of any error or neglect on his/her part for having failed to follow the instruction here given.

1.4 Any plans, reports, written instructions, or verbal instructions are for reference purposes only. The

Contractor shall verify for himself/herself the total extent of the project. It is the Contractor's responsibility to review the written specification in conjunction with the Contract Drawing. No subsequent extras or compensation shall be provided due to failure of the Contractor to evaluate the total extent of the project or for errors or omissions in this specification.

1.5 When submitting the proposal, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Owner of any item in violation of laws, ordinances, rules, or the regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction, and notice of any necessary items omitted. If no such notice is received, it shall be assumed that the Contractor has included cost of all items in his/her proposal and shall be responsible for satisfactory operation and approval of the work without extra compensation.

1.6 It is a procedural requirement that the Contractor maintains and requires prime subcontractors to maintain complete current information on jurisdictional matters, regulation actions and pending actions as applicable to the work. Discuss new developments at appropriate project meetings at the earliest feasible dates, and record information of relevance along with the action agreed upon. The manner in which contract documents have been organized and subdivided is not intended to be an indication of jurisdictional or trade union agreements.

1.7 Work of this contract can be summarized by references to the contract. General conditions, supplementary conditions, specification sections, addenda, and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual and including but not necessarily limited to printed material referenced by any of these. It is recognized that the work of the contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by governing regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions and other forces outside the contract documents.

1.8 Work of this contract can be summarized by references to the contract. General conditions, supplementary conditions, specification sections, addenda, and modifications to the contract documents issued subsequent to the initial printing of this project manual and including but not necessarily limited to printed material referenced by any of these. It is recognized that the work of the contract is also unavoidably affected or influenced by regulations, natural phenomenon including weather conditions and other forces outside the contract documents.

1.9 The contractor is required to keep on-site a bound notebook that will be used as a sign-in sheet for all of the contractors’ workers on a daily basis. All workers must sign in and out every day. This sign-in sheet must match up with the contractor’s certified payroll and the consultant’s daily worker logs.

TTI Project No. 23-1045 February 20, 2025

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Dayton Street School - Work procedures conducted at the Dayton Street School commence 10 days after Notice to Proceed is issued and be completed in 120 consecutive days, including weekends. Contractor will have access to building 24 hours a day. There shall be no exceptions.

Time is of the essence. The building will be occupied during the removal. The Contractor is responsible for procuring the construction permit and the Certificate of Occupancy.

The following asbestos-containing materials are known to be present in the work area of the facility. If other materials are found which are suspected of containing asbestos, notify the Project Manager immediately.

Item Asbestos Content Other Component Asbestos-containing flooring Floor Tile/Mastic 2 – 4 % Chrysotile Binders

Asbestos-containing Pipe Insulation 2 – 10 % Chrysotile Binders

Asbestos-containing Plaster 2 – 4 % Chrysotile Binders

Asbestos-containing Acoustical 2 – 4 % Chrysotile Binders

Asbestos-containing flooring 2 – 4 % Chrysotile Binders

The Contractor Shall:

a. Prior to commencement of any work, conduct a complete inspection of the work area, and issue in writing a complete report of the existence of any damages to the "Project Managers" upon the date of the contract origin. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages not identified in his/her initial report.

b. Prior to any work, disable the ventilating systems or any other system bringing air into or out of the work area by lockable switch, or other positive means that shall prevent accidental premature restarting of equipment.

c. As part of the abatement activities, properly remove and dispose of all asbestos-containing and assumed materials located within the work area containment.

TTI Project No. 23-1045

d. The above referenced quantities of asbestos containing materials are provided for use as general guidance and may not be all inclusive of actual conditions. The Contractor is required to visit the site to determine the exact locations, quantities, and conditions of materials in order to ensure complete removal of all asbestos containing and/or asbestos contaminated materials that exists within these areas. Any discrepancies between the

Material Location Estimated Quantity

Results

12x12 Tan Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic Room 8, UN 126 Guidance, Room 120/122, Room 125, Room 124, Room 21

6,200 sf 5.1% Chrysotile

Black Mastic Assoc with 12x12 White Floor Tile Room 102, Room 111 Nurses Suite, Room 112, Room 119, UN 146 Teachers’ Room, Room 121, Room 123, Room 203, Room 205, Room 210, Room 211, Room 212, Room 220, Room 224, UN-101 Main Office

11,955 sf 3% Chrysotile

Ceiling plaster Throughout Building, Excluding Annex Rooms 51,550 sf 2-8% Chrysotile

Black Mastic Assoc with 12x12 Gold Floor Tile

Room 101/103, Room 105, UN 112 Conference Room, UN 190 Teachers Room

3550 sf

2% Chrysotile

Air Cell Pipe Insulation Throughout Building 18,450 lf 35% Chrysotile

Pipe Elbow Throughout Building 2000 lf 50% Chrysotile

9x9 Tan Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic Room 104 1000 sf 3% Chrysotile <1% Tremolite

UN 169 Social Worker UN 169 Social Worker 150 sf

12x12 Green with White Speck Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

UN 113, UN 116 Health office 450 sf

4% Chrysotile

12x12 White with Blue Streak Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

UN 108 Principals Office 150 sf 2% Chrysotile

9x9 Red Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic UN 45, UN 219 Janitors Closet 800 sf

10% Chrysotile

12x12 Tan and Red Marbled Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

Basement Cafeteria Hall, Room 12, Basement Hall from Room 12 to 8, Room 11, Room 10, UN 18, Room 9, Room 7, Room 5

1,120 sf

10% Chrysotile

9x9 Black with White Streak Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

UN 45, Room 23/25, Room 24, UN 37, Room 22, Room 20, Basement Annex Hall, UN 31 custodial, UN 33

850 sf

8% Chrysotile

9x9 Cream with Red Streak Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

UN 45, Room 23/25, Room 24, UN 37, Room 22, Room 20, Basement annex hall, UN 31 custodial, UN 33, UN 29 Vice Principal, UN 68, UN 161 Director, UN 157

6200 sf

4% Chrysotile

9x9 Grey Marbled Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic Cafeteria and Closet 1050 sf 10% Chrysotile

9x9 Tan with Black Streak Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

Room 106, Cafeteria and Closet 2100 sf 8.5% Chrysotile

9x9 Dark Grey Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic Cafeteria and Closet 1050 sf 8% Chrysotile

12x12 Brown with Dark Brown Streak Floor Tile and Assoc Mastic

UN 4 Game Room, Room 6, Room 4, Storage 1 Basement Hall Room 8 to Game Room, UN 151, Storage 3

7795sf 3% Chrysotile

White ceiling acoustic treatment Throughout Building 51,550 sf 10% Chrysotile

Floor core UN 49 storage 2600 sf 2.7% Chrysotile

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Contractors estimated quantities and the quantities indicated in the contract documents shall be immediately reported to the Consultant and Owner. No additional compensation shall be permitted during the course of or at the completion of the project for failure to report any such discrepancies prior to submission of bids. The asbestos removal and demolition activities will be completed in 120 working days. The contractor shall remove all bookshelves, built-ins, stored items, desks, chairs, unit ventilators, covebase mastics, carpeting, etc. to access asbestos containing materials, as necessary.

e. Selective exploratory demolition activities must be performed throughout the Building by the Abatement Contractor, while under negative pressure, to expose potential concealed materials behind existing walls, below floors and above ceilings. All previously concealed asbestos containing materials located within the building shall be included in this project scope of work and are to be removed as part of the scope.

f. The contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of all items stored in building prior to abatement activities. The contractor shall remove all debris and stored items from boiler room as non- asbestos waste. The contractor shall thoroughly clean the boiler room.

g. The water in the building has been shut down. The contractor is required to supply their own water or obtain a permit from the City of Newark to hook up water from a fire hydrant.

h. Due to the existing solid plaster ceiling with limited access hatches not intended for occupancy an application for a variation shall be submitted to New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The variation request is required as it is not possible to install necessary critical barriers in the void above the plaster ceiling until the ceiling has been demolished. For bidding purposes, the contractor shall assume that written approval will be issued by DCA. All fees required to obtain any variance for this project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor ($571.00).

i. Due to the difficulty of shutting down power throughout the facility, an application for a variation shall be submitted to New Jersey DCA. The variation request is required as it is not possible to completely shut down power in the work areas. For bidding purposes, the contractor assume that written approval will be issued by DCA. All fees required to obtain any variance for this project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor ($571.00).

j. Work area shall be prepared as outlined in NJAC 5:23-8.15 Building will be unoccupied during the abatement. Abatement contractor shall be responsible for providing all required fire watches. The contractor shall submit a detailed description of work methods to be utilized for the Subchapter 8 removal of the materials included without causing asbestos contamination within the buildings included within this project scope of work.

k. The decontamination unit shall be constructed as outlined in section 15 of the specification and is to be attached directly to the full containment work area containments. All materials utilized in the construction of the decontamination unit and associated containment shall be fire rated in accordance with NJAC 5:23-8.19

l. The Owner shall provide all necessary electric and water needed to complete the asbestos abatement project. The asbestos abatement contractor shall be responsible for hiring a licensed electrician to hook up to the required GFCI panel box to existing electric

TTI Project No. 23-1045 panel box. The asbestos abatement contractor shall also be responsible for hiring a licensed plumber to hook up any necessary plumbing connections.

m. Phasing and work area sizes to be determined by abatement contractor. Contractor shall submit his phasing plan with his bid.

n. The abatement contractor is required for supporting all conduit, HVAC, lighting, pipe, etc. when removing asbestos ceiling plaster.

o. The contractor is responsible for demolishing all the built-in cabinets/bookshelves and disposing of them properly. The contractor is responsible for properly removing all auditorium stage lighting/wiring and stage curtains and disposing of them properly.

p. All lighting systems to be clean and disposed of as construction waste. All light bulbs and ballast to be disposed of as universal waste.

2.2 Keep public areas such as hallways, stairs, lobbies, and toilet rooms free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, or construction debris.

2.3 Except for toilet rooms designated by the Building Owner for use by the Contractor's personnel, use of existing toilets within the building by the Contractor and his/her personnel shall not be permitted.

2.4 During the entire duration of the project, maintain one (1) fire exit from the work area.

2.5 Furnish all labor, supervision, materials, services, insurance, equipment, and tools necessary for the complete and proper execution of all work of this section.

2.6 All asbestos removal and decontamination shall be performed in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of the responsible state agencies: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

2.7 Applicable standards listed in these specifications include but are not limited to standards promulgated by the following agencies and organizations. In all cases, this specification shall take precedence where it meets or exceeds any Federal, State, or Local regulations.

1. A.N.S.I. American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018

2. A.S.T.M. American Society for Testing & Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 428

3. B.O.C.A. Building Officials and Code Administrator International 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, Illinois 60477

4. E.P.A. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

5. N.B.S. National Bureau of Standards Quince Orchard Boulevard Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

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6 N.F.P.A. National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

7 N.I.O.S.H. National Institute for Occupational Region 2, 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10007

8 O.S.H. A . Occupational Safety and Health Administration New York Regional Office 1515 Broadway (Astor Plaza) New York, New York 10036

9. D.C.A. Department of Community Affairs 101 South Broad Street Trenton, New Jersey 08625

10. D.O.H. New Jersey Department of Health Asbestos Control Project CN 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360

2.8 Assume full responsibility and liability for the compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to work practices, hauling, and disposal. The Contractor is responsible for providing medical examinations and maintaining medical records of personnel as required by the applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Contractor shall hold the Owner and the Owner's Representative harmless for failure to comply with any applicable work, hauling, disposal, safety, health, or other regulation on the part of himself/herself, his/her employees, or his/her subcontractors.

2.9 Except to the extent that more explicit or more stringent requirements are written directly into the contract documents, all applicable codes, regulations, and standards have the same force and effect (as if copied directly into the contract documents, or as if published copies are bound herewith).

2.10 Strictly adhere to all precautions necessary for the safety and health of the work person in accordance with provisions of OSHA Standards, 26 Code of Federal Registers C.F.R., Part 1926.1101 Constructions Standards, and Section 1910.1001, Industry Standards.

2.11 Limit use of the premises to the work indicated.

2.12 Keep existing driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Owner and employees at all times. Do not use these for parking or storage of materials.

2.13 Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment. Confine stockpiling of materials and location of storage sheds to approved (by the Building Owner/Owner's Representative) areas.

2.14 Lock automotive-type vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and other mechanized or motorized construction equipment, when parked and unattended so as to prevent unauthorized use. Do not leave such vehicles or equipment unattended with the motor running or the ignition key in place.

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2.15 Maintain the existing building in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair all damage caused by abatement/demolition operations. Take all necessary precautions to protect the building.

2.16 Properly contain, transport, and dispose of all contaminated wastes and materials at a site approved for asbestos disposal. The dumpster may be stored on-site as per the Building Owner/Owner's Representative. The dumpster shall be completely enclosed and locked.

2.17 Affidavit of insurance in force to include complete operative and products liability for asbestos removal in accordance with the NJ State contract.

2.18 Furnish, install, and maintain for the duration of the project all precautions necessary for the safety, and welfare of the work person and building occupants.

2.19 Furnish, install, and maintain for the duration of the project all methods and systems necessary to prevent the escape of airborne asbestos fibers to adjacent areas of the building.

2.20 Clean, dismantle, remove, and replace all items and equipment which should be moved prior to asbestos cleanup.

2.21 Dismount all fire, electrical, and mechanical fixtures and appurtenances required for proper execution of this contract. A licensed electrician is required and shall be trained in the use of a respirator and handling asbestos materials.

2.22 Complete all aspects of the removal as rapidly as progress of the work shall permit. There shall be no exceptions "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE."

2.23 In the event of the failure of the Contractor to complete the said work within the time stated the

Contractor shall be liable to the Owner for the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day, for each and every day that the said work shall be and remain incomplete, which said sum shall be treated as liquidated damages, and not a penalty, for the loss to the Owner of the use of premises, in a completed state of construction, alteration, or repair as the case may be, and for added administrative and inspection costs to the Owner on account of the delay; provided however, that the said liquidated damages provided for herein shall be in addition to other consequential losses or damages that the Owner may incur by reason of such delay, such as, but not limited to, added costs of the project, if any. Any sums for which the Contractor is liable may be deducted by the Owner from any monies due to the Contractor.

2.24 If the said Contractor shall neglect, fail, or refuse to complete the work within the time herein specified, or any proper extension thereof granted by the Owner, then the Contractor does hereby agree as a part consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay to the Owner the amount specified in (Paragraph 2.25) above, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth for each and every calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work. Provided that if the Contractor is delayed in completion of the work by an act, omission or neglect of the owner, or of any other Contractor employed by the Owner, or by any other cause beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including but not limited to, changes ordered in the work, strikes, fires, floods, lockouts, unusual delays by common carriers, quarantine restrictions, , severe weather or any other cause which the Owner shall decide justifies the delay, then the Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages for the period of time limitations stated in the contract documents for each and every day of such delay so caused in the completion of the work, the same to be reasonably ascertained solely by the Owner.

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2.25 No such extensions of time shall be made for any delays unless within five (5) days after the beginning of such delays, a written request for additional time shall be filed with the Owner. In case of a continuing cause of delay, only one (1) request is necessary.

3.0 PRE-ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION

3.1 Required pre-abatement documentation shall include all of the following:

a. Furnish documentation that the firm and its employees are familiar with the following regulations of the United States Department of Labor (D.O.L.), (OSHA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) relating to the application, removal, disposal, and treatment of asbestos:

1. United States Environmental Protection Agency Regulations for Asbestos (C.F.R., Title 40, Part 61, Subparts A and M. National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (N.E.S.H.A.P.S.).

2. United States Department of Labor (D.O.L.), Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Asbestos Regulations (C.F.R., Title 29, Part Section 1910 and 1926).

3. American National Standard Practices for Respiratory Protection (A.N.S.I.) Z88.2-

1980.

4. Any other applicable Federal, State, County or Local rules or regulations.

b. Furnish proof that employees have had instruction on the dangers of asbestos, respirator used, proper fit and testing of approved respirators and decontamination. This shall be in the form of certificates or letters from the firm, agency or association which conducted the training course and a syllabus of the session. The training courses are to include instruction in the following: applicable regulations, work area isolation, worker protection, the selection, use and maintenance of respirators, proper asbestos abatement techniques for proper decontamination procedures, proper personal decontamination, emergency procedures, etc.

c. Documentation DLWD issued Asbestos Work Permits) that all workers on the job

(supervisors and asbestos workers) have completed a training program for asbestos removal endorsed or conducted by the D.C.A.

d. Furnish proof that all workers on the job (supervisors and asbestos workers) have been given medical examinations within the past year as required by OSHA regulations, 29 C.F.R. 1926.1101. As a minimum, the examination should include a chest X-ray interpreted by a B-reader, a medical history with specific reference to respiratory disease and pulmonary function tests.

e. One copy of each of the regulations cited in Section 3.3a shall be available in the

Contractor's business office and one copy of each shall be maintained in view at the job site.

f. A detailed work schedule including project phasing, progress charts, scheduled dates for each function or phase, and completion dates for each phase. A Critical Path Method (C.P.M.) or detailed progress charts (GANT Charts) are acceptable formats. These also include contingency plans for putting the project back on schedule if problems occur.

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g. A description of the plans for construction of the decontamination enclosure system and for isolation of the work areas in compliance with the specification and applicable regulations.

h. A detailed description of the proposed work including, but not limited to:

1. A plan for the preparation of the work site.

2. Description of the protective clothing and approved respirators to be used.

3. Delineation of the responsibility of work site isolation.

4.0 NOTIFICATIONS

4.1 The Contractor shall notify the following agencies in writing prior to the start of an asbestos removal project. The written notice shall include the following: a copy of the completed application for a construction permit for asbestos abatement, a copy of the permit if the administrative authority is a municipal enforcing agency and not the department.

a. United…