P23-2012 FLDDSO - Specification for 4301 Middle Cheshire Road, Canandaigua, NY.pdf

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Finger Lakes DDSO 703 East Maple Avenue, Building 70

Newark, New York 14513

Paradigm Number: P24-2012

Asbestos Abatement Specification

4301 Middle Cheshire Road Canandaigua, New York 14424

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FINGER LAKES DDSO

House Roof 4301 Middle Cheshire Road, Canandaigua, New York 14424

Paradigm Environmental Services Project No. P24-2012

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATION

PART 1 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. The Asbestos Abatement Project consists of removal and disposal of asbestos containing roof tar flashing associated with the house roof system located at 4301 Middle Cheshire Road, Canandaigua, New York.

B. Materials to be removed are located exterior of the house.

C. The work shall be performed in accordance with this specification and all other applicable State and Federal Regulations.

1.2 TABLES OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS: BASE BID

A. The following is an approximate schedule of removals. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to field-verify all quantities of asbestos materials prior to submitting a bid for this project. Quantities are provided for informational purposes only and all bidders are directed to submit bids based on the option listed below:

1. Base Bid:

a. Remove and dispose of the asbestos containing roof tar flashing from the house roof system located at roof penetrations in its entirety – Approximately 23 Penetrations - 100 square feet.

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS – AIR AND PROJECT MONITORING

A. An independent Air Monitoring Firm retained by the building Owner shall perform air and project monitoring activities for the asbestos abatement required by 12NYCRR 56.

B. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall provide and include in his bid price the services of an independent laboratory to analyze samples obtained from the monitoring for airborne asbestos levels on personnel during abatement activities as required by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1. Project Monitoring:

a. In accordance to USEPA and NYSDOL (Code 56) guidelines: At the completion of abatement the Project Monitor (Owner’s Representative) and Contractor shall inspect the work areas to conduct a final visual inspection to determine that asbestos containing materials have been properly removed from the site and that no visible asbestos dust, debris, or residue has been left on any surfaces within the Scope of Work. The Project Monitor shall document the clearance inspection in the Project Monitor’s and Contractors’ logbooks.

b. If the Project Monitor finds visual debris still remaining or the cleanliness of the work area is unacceptable, the Contractor shall re-clean those areas until acceptance by the Project Monitor.

c. If the Project Monitor is requested to perform a visual inspection when it is apparent that the Contractor is not prepared, the Contractor will be back charged for the Project Monitor’s time.

d. The Contractor shall not remove any critical barriers (primary or secondary) until satisfactory final air clearance has been achieved and approval has been given for critical barrier removal by the Project Monitor.

2. Air Monitoring – Personal

a. Personal air monitoring shall be conducted by the Contractor-on-Contractor employees as prescribed in Sections 1910.1001(f)3 and 1926.58(f)(3) of the OSHA regulations.

b. The Contractor will provide the minimum number of daily personal air samplings during the abatement project. All personal samples will be collected and analyzed according to the OSHA Recognized Method.

3. Laboratory Testing

a. A complete record, certified by the ELAP accredited testing laboratory, of all air monitoring tests and results shall be furnished to the Owner by the Owner’s Representative upon project completion as part of the contract closing documents.

b. If the Contractor required additional tests for the Contractor's convenience or for compliance with regulations, the additional information will become part of the final report.

c. The Contractor shall be required to have results of personal monitoring tests within the twenty-four hours. The Owner's Representative will review all air monitoring results of the analysis. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any modification in work practices or additional cleaning required prior to the beginning of the work shift or final project clearance.

4. Cost of Testing

a. The cost of personal monitoring and laboratory testing pursuant to Sections

1910.1001 and 1926.58 of the OSHA regulations shall be provided by the Contractor and included in the bid price.

b. The Owner shall provide for all other laboratory testing that is not specifically indicated herein. This may include, but not be limited to, additional personal sampling to document exposure levels to Contractor's workers.

1.4 PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. The contract time for the asbestos abatement work shall be determined by the Owner.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any additional expenses incurred if the contract length is exceeded.

1.5 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. Qualified Contractors shall possess the following:

1. Qualified Contractors shall be licensed under State of New York Requirements.

2. Qualified Contractors shall possess general and asbestos liability.

3. Qualified Contractors shall possess at least two years’ experience in asbestos abatement, working under the current company name.

B. Qualification of Personnel

1. For each portion of the work, provide at least two persons who shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the skills required, who shall be completely familiar with the referenced standards and the requirements of the work, and who shall personally, direct all personnel under each section.

2. For each portion of the work, provide sufficient skilled persons who are thoroughly familiar with the type of abatement and materials and techniques specified.

3. No allowance will be made in the acceptance or rejection of any portion of the work for lack of skill on the part of the work crew.

4. New York State regulations require certified and documented training and licensing for all workers performing asbestos abatement. The Contractor’s Company shall also be licensed by the State of New York.

1.6 CONTRACTOR DUTIES

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Supply all labor, materials, services, insurance, bonds, permits, tools, construction equipment, and machinery necessary to carry out the work in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations referenced in this specification.

2. Comply with codes, ordinance, rules, regulations, orders, and other legal requirement of public authorities including EPA, NESHAPS, and OSHA that bear on performance work. Where conflicts occur between these specifications and/or the above-mentioned regulations, the more stringent shall govern.

3. Pay legally required taxes, secure and pay for notifications, permits and the applicable fees, variances, licenses, waste disposal permits and costs.

4. Use of the best available technology, procedures, and methods for preparation, execution, clean-up, disposal, and safety is required.

5. Assume responsibility for the proper safe and timely execution of the work.

6. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products, materials, and equipment stored on the premises as well as move any stored products that may interfere with operations of the Owner or other contractors.

7. Take all cautions necessary to ensure there is no asbestos contamination to those areas not included in the abatement work schedule. Should areas outside the work area become contaminated with asbestos containing materials, the Contractor shall immediately clean them utilizing wet cleaning and HEPA vacuum methods as specified in 12 NYCRR 56.

8. Maintain areas in which removals of asbestos materials are taking place as outlined in all applicable regulations.

9. Contractor must verify quantities prior to bid submittal.

10. It is the Abatement Contractor’s responsibility to carefully review the Contract

Documents and existing conditions in areas indicated for abatement.

11. The handling and disposal of all asbestos waste is the sole responsibility of the

Abatement Contractor and shall be removed from the premises promptly.

12. Contractor must coordinate removal phases with Owner.

13. Location of dumpster, decontamination units and supply trailer shall be coordinated with the Owner. Egress for the waste removal and ventilation systems shall be determined by the Owner.

1.7 STOP WORK

A. The Contractor shall bear all expenses including subcontractor and Air Monitoring expenses in the event of a stop work order. The affected Contract shall not resume until authorized by The Owner or Owner’s Representative.

1.8 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Existing Site: During the abatement period the Contractor shall have limited use of the work area.

1. Cold water shall be available to the contractor at the nearest hose bib.

2. Waste receptacle may be parked outside of building in parking lot.

1.9 SUPERVISION

A. The Contractor shall designate a full time Supervisor who meets the requirements of the “Competent Person” as defined by OSHA 1926.1101. This person shall have completed the New York State Department of Labor certification course and have a minimum of one-year on the job training.

1. The Project Supervisor shall be responsible for the following:

a. Supervision: Supervise and coordinate with the Project Manager the activities of the asbestos abatement work taking place on the project in conjunction with the work to be performed and the Owner’s Representative.

b. Communication: Establish lines of authority and communication at the job site. Maintain direct contact with workers within the contained work areas.

c. Location: In accordance with 12 NYCRR Part 56, a project Supervisor shall be present on the job at all times when work is being performed.

d. Regulations: The Supervisor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations with regard to asbestos containing materials.

e. Project Record Documents: Maintain a project data notebook on site and keep all other record documents up to date.

f. Safety: Enforce all safety requirements.

1.10 REPORTING UNUSUAL EVENTS

A. When an event of unusual and significant nature occurs at the site (example: failure of negative pressure system, rupture of tent or temporary enclosures), prepare and submit a special written report listing chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor’s personnel, evaluation of results or effects, and similar pertinent information and relay the information to the Owner immediately. When such events are known or predictable in advance (such as scheduled power outages), advise the Owner in advance at the earliest possible date.

B. Release of more than one pound of friable asbestos into the environment must be reported to the EPA National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802.

PART 2 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement and other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement.

B. The date of the standard and/or regulation that is effective is as of the work start date.

C. Copies of all standards, regulations, codes, variances, licenses, and other applicable documents including this specification shall be available at the work site.

D. The Contractor shall maintain for at least 30 years a record of each asbestos project in which the Contractor engages, pursuant to 12 NYCRR Part 56.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor to comply with and not limited to the following:

1. New York State Department of Labor

2. Part 56 of Title 12 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York.

3. New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

4. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

6. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

7. National Fire Protection Association – NFPA.101, 1985

8. New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, 1991

9. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

10. U.S. Department of Transportation

11. American National Standards Institute

2.3 WORKER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Personal Protection Equipment:

1. Each worker shall be instructed and trained in proper respirator use, fit, and care.

All persons shall don NIOSH approved respiratory protection of type in compliance with OSHA regulations and based on daily personal air monitoring results.

2. A sufficient quantity of respirator filters approved for asbestos fibers shall be kept in supply so that workers can change filters each time they enter the work area.

Respirators shall be each employee's personal property and they shall be responsible for its care and protection.

B. All workers, without exception, shall:

1. Wear disposable, full body coveralls and disposable head and footwear covers in the work area. Clean protective clothing shall be utilized by all persons for each separate entry into the work area.

2. Not modify the protective clothing in any way.

C. Workers shall NOT eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum or tobacco in the work area or the decontamination area.

2.4 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

A. General

1. Respiratory Protection Program: Comply with ANSI Z88.2 1980, "Practices for

Respiratory Protection", and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

2. Require that respiratory protection be used at all times that there is any possibility of disturbances of asbestos containing materials whether intentional or accidental.

3. Require that a respirator be worn by anyone in a work area at all times, regardless of activity, during a period that starts with any operation which could cause airborne fibers until the area has been cleared for re occupancy.

PART 3 - DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING WASTE

3.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit copies of all manifests, bills of lading, and landfill receipts to the Owner at completion of work. Copies are to be made a part of the submitted Contractor's log.

3.2 GENERAL

A. Carefully load containerized waste on sealed trucks or other appropriate vehicles for transport. Exercise care before and during transport to ensure that no unauthorized persons have access to the material.

B. Do not store bagged material for disposal outside of the work area. Take bags from the work area directly to a sealed truck or lockable dumpster. Dumpster must be secured at all times.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED DEBRIS

A. HEPA vacuum the exterior surface of plastic disposal bags prior to placing in fiber or metal drums or into additional bags. Disposal bags not preprinted with caution labels shall have caution labels affixed to them.

B. HEPA vacuum fiber/metal drums or bags prior to loading into the decontamination/equipment room.

C. The secure dumpster for the disposal of asbestos wastes will be located at an area as agreed upon with the Owner.

D. The wastes, when ready for disposal, will be loaded during the shift into a lockable container.

E. Carefully load all containerized waste into appropriate vehicles for transport. Ensure that no unauthorized individuals have access to the material before or during transport.

F. Obtain signed receipts for all dumped material from waste site operation, co-signed by the hauler.

G. Bills of lading or manifests must be provided to the Owner by the Contractor once the materials have been accepted and properly disposed of at the disposal facility. The Contractor shall return signed copies of verification of proper disposal, dated five (5) days after disposal has occurred, to the Owner.

PART 4 - PROJECT DECONTAMINATION

4.1 CLEANING MATERIALS

A. Use only the cleaning materials and equipment which are compatible with the surface being cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer of the material.

B. Consult with the Owner and supply MSDS sheets for all cleaning supplies prior to their use.

4.2 FINAL CLEANING

A. General

1. Prior to completion of the work, remove from the job site all tools, surplus materials, equipment, scrap, debris, and waste.

B. Structures and Exterior

1. Visually inspect all exterior and interior surfaces of areas affected by the work and remove all traces of soil, waste materials, smudges, and other foreign matter.

2. Remove all traces of splashed materials from adjacent surfaces.

3. Remove all paint droppings, spots, stains, and dirt from finished surfaces.

4. Use only the specified cleaning materials and equipment.

5. Clean the project site, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, litter and other foreign substances. Sweep paved areas to a broom clean condition; remove stains, spills and other foreign deposits. Rake grounds that are neither paved nor painted, to a smooth even-textured surface.

C. Timing

1. Schedule final cleaning as approved by the Owner to accept a completely clean project.

PART 5 - SUBMITTALS AND REPORTING

5.1 PRE-WORK SUBMITTALS

A. The Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall submit to the Owner prior to the commencement of the project, copies of the documents listed below:

1. Notifications: Submit notification required by Federal, State, and Local regulations.

2. Permits: Submit copies of current valid permits required by State and Local regulations, including arrangements for storage, transportation, and disposal of contaminated material.

3. Certificate of Insurance: Contractor must possess General Liability Insurance and Pollution Liability in accordance to the specification documents.

4. All submittals shall be delivered to the Owner.

5.2 REPORTING

A. The Contractor shall maintain within the decontamination unit a daily log documenting the dates and time but not limited to the following items:

1. Visitations (authorized and unauthorized)

2. Personnel, by name, entering and leaving the work area

3. Special or unusual events, i.e. barrier breaching, equipment failures

4. Certifications of all personnel

5.3 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT REPORTS

A. The Contractor shall maintain copies of the following project close out items.

1. Employee Medical Records

2. Copy of Accident/Injury Reports

3. Copy of Variance (if applicable)

4. Copies of Licenses

5. Copies of Certifications

6. Copies of Permits

7. Relevant Correspondence/Photos/Records

8. Sign in Sheets

9. Contacts/Names/Addresses/Phone Numbers

10. Contract Specifications

11. Personnel Information

12. Waste Disposal permits, records, chains of custody

13. Respirator Protection Reports

14. Personal Air Monitoring Data Reports

15. Daily Inspections

16. Final Inspections

5.4 NOTIFICATIONS

A. Notifications: Submit notifications required by Federal, State, and Local regulations together with proof of timely transmittal to agencies requiring the notice.

B. Intent to Work: At least 10 days prior to the beginning of the asbestos abatement, send written notification to the New York State Department of Labor, Division of Safety and Health, Asbestos Project Notification.

C. At least 10 working days prior to the start of the abatement project, send written notification to the EPA in accordance with 40 CFR 61.145 (b).

D. The Contractor must display a valid NYS asbestos handling license pursuant to 12NYCRR Part 56.

E. The Contractor must have and submit proof upon request that any persons employed by the Contractor to engage in or supervise work on any asbestos project have the required certificates pursuant to 12 NYCRR Part 56.

Appendix A: Renovation Asbestos Survey Report

C. Workers shall NOT eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum or tobacco in the work area or the decontamination area.