PWS 29 pgs. dtd 5 Aug 2024.pdf

PERFOMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE NORTH CAROLINA

05 August 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARA TITLE PAGE

1 Description of Work 3

2 Qualifications 3

3 Project Management 4

4 General Requirements 4

5 Submittals 5

6 Health and Safety 5

7 Industrial Hygienist 5

8 Testing Laboratory 6

9 Final Lawful Disposition 6

10 Work Procedures 6

11 Clearance Sampling 8

12 Waste Handling 8

13 Protection and Clean-Up 9

14 Applicable Publications 9

15 Contractor Furnished Equipment/Supplies 10

16 Government Furnished Equipment/Materials 11

17 Base Entry 12

18 Base Regulations 12

19 Environmental Protection 13

20 Green Procurement 17

21 Utilities Services 17

22 Weather Conditions 17

23 Fire Prevention and Protection 18

Appx A Appx B Appx C Appx D

Safety and Accident Prevention Emergency Medical Treatment Facility Damages Contract Completion and Phase-Out Electronic Publication Definitions Safety Fire

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Contractor shall provide asbestos, Lead Based Paint (LBP), heavy metals, animal excrement, mold/mildew and other abatement, sampling, and inspection activities. Most of the work will be at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB), with a small quantity of projects at Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area (Kure Beach NC) and Dare County Range (Stumpy Point NC).

All work shall be in conformance with the requirements of the contract including, but not limited to: furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, management, disposal, and other services to include incidentals necessary for the successful completion of issued Task Orders (TO) in accordance with these specifications, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), North Carolina Health Hazards Control Unit (NCHHCU) and all other applicable federal, state, and or local regulations.

The work will consist primarily of removal and disposal of asbestos and LBP containing materials, but may include heavy metals cleanup, mold/mildew remediation, and animal excrement cleanup. TOs may include but not limited to removal of hard walls, hard ceilings, sub-flooring, suspended drop- in ceiling systems, pipes, various insulation materials, acoustical ceilings, etc. as required to gain access to required abatement work.

2. QUALIFICATIONS:

Any contractor receiving approval to perform abatement activities under this IDIQ shall be approved to perform abatement in accordance with local, state, federal, and PWS guidelines.

The contractor is required to maintain compliance with these qualification requirements for the duration of the contract and may be required at any time to provide further documentation of compliance. If at any time the contractor is found not to be within compliance with the qualification requirements this may be grounds to terminate the contract. Any subcontractors performing abatement activities must also meet the qualification requirements prior to performing any work at Seymour Johnson AFB and its associated sites.

All personnel performing abatement activities or project management duties as outlined in para. 3 shall be trained and certified in accordance with state and federal regulations. At a minimum, all personnel performing asbestos/LBP abatement activities shall be certified by NCHHCU at the worker level and documented awareness training for heavy metals (must be specific to the metals being abated), mold, and excrement abatement activities. All asbestos/LBP abatement TO’s require a project supervisor to be always on site and these supervisors shall be certified by NCHHCU at this level. Project Designers shall be certified by NCHHCU at this level and shall be responsible for drafting all work plans for each TO.

Training shall be provided by a NCHHCU approved course provider, and all employees must have a valid NCHHCU issued state certification card on site. NCHHCU certificates for project supervisor and project designer shall be provided to the COR before onsite work begins for each task order. Other employee certificates are due upon request.

3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: The following functions are required for contract management for the duration of the contract.

Contractor: The general (prime) contractor awarded this contract is responsible for:

(1) Successful completion of all terms and conditions of this contract.

(2) All employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants under his/her employment.

(3) All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation and all else required to successfully complete each TO issued.

Local Contractor Office: The contractor shall be able to respond with all the necessary equipment and materials within twenty-four hours of receipt of TO that require emergency response. The contracting officer shall determine when such an emergency response is required. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining a waiver of the ten-day notification requirement from the NCHHCU if required.

Personnel: The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all functions necessary to execute this contract, to include but not limited to the following:

Project Designer: The project designer will be responsible for creating the abatement work plans for each TO. The individual(s) shall have direct oversight of all project design and planning activities. The name of this person and any alternates shall be designated in writing.

Government POC will be provided after award.

Project Supervisor: The project supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of abatement activities in accordance with the approved work plan. The contractor shall ensure that a NCHHCU certified “supervisor” is always onsite for asbestos and LBP abatement projects. Designated individual(s) shall have direct responsibility for ensuring abatement is performed in accordance with the abatement work plan and all applicable regulations.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regulations: Contractors shall abide by all applicable EPA, OSHA, NCHHCU, and Seymour Johnson AFB regulations as referenced in section/para 9 of this document. These standards are not meant to be exhaustive and if there is a conflict between these standards with other codes, regulations, and specifications included in this contract, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

Coordination and Scheduling: In order for the work to progress smoothly and cause minimal difficulties it will be necessary for the contractor and the COR to maintain close and active coordination. The contractor shall keep the Government informed at all times of when and what work will be accomplished. All work schedules will be coordinated with the appropriate representatives of the Contracting, COR and accomplished in such a manner that minimum inconvenience will be caused to the Government. The contractor is required to schedule pre and post abatement visual inspections. Visual inspections shall be requested by the contractor three working days in advance. All visuals will be scheduled and performed through the COR.

Pre-Abatement Inspections: The contractor shall schedule a pre-abatement inspection of the containment on all abatement projects to ensure compliance with the approved work plan and all applicable regulations. This must be done prior to commencement of abatement activities.

Post-Abatement Inspections: The contractor shall schedule a post-abatement inspection after completion of abatement activities, proper cleaning of the containment, and is ready for clearance sampling to be performed. The containment shall not be encapsulated, tore down, or clearance sampling performed before an inspection has been completed by COR.

5. SUBMITTALS:

Abatement work plans are required to be submitted, for each TO, to the CO and COR and approved prior to any work being done. All abatement plans shall be written by a NCHHCU certified project designer. The contractor shall be responsible for submitting all notifications to NCHHCU when required and providing a copy of approved notification to CO and COR.

The contractor shall submit copies of all project documentation to COR. Documentation shall include but is not limited to daily logs, sign-in sheets, NCHHCU notifications, air sampling results, and waste manifests. All documentation must be received before invoicing in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment.

6. HEATLH AND SAFETY:

In addition to detailed requirements of this specification, comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of federal, state, regional, and local authorities regarding handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of waste materials. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where specification requirements and performance documents vary, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

7. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST:

The Industrial Hygienist (IH) shall be certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists or have a college degree and four or more years of professional experience in the field of industrial hygiene. The IH must be an independent third party not employed by the abatement contractor. The IH shall perform and personally supervise all clearance sampling for the abatement contractor. The IH may use a representative for other on-site work, but this individual must have formal training in respirator fit testing, have a minimum of five abatement projects of similar complexity, serving as the supervisory industrial hygienist on at least three of those five and be NCHHCU Contractor/Supervisor and Inspector Certified for both asbestos and LBP.

8. TESTING LABORATORY:

Testing Laboratory: Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the testing laboratory selected to perform all sample analysis when required by this contract. Submit certification that persons analyzing the samples have been judged proficient by successful participation within the last year in the NIOSH Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program. The lab shall be certified under the National Voluntary Lab Accreditation program (NVLAP) and American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited.

9. FINAL LAWFUL DISPOSITION:

Contractor shall submit a return manifest showing lawful disposition in a landfill(s) approved for disposal of asbestos and heavy metals by the EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Manifest shall be submitted to the CO and COR.

10. WORK PROCEDURE:

Perform abatement related work in accordance with Air Force, OSHA, EPA and NCHHCU regulations, and as specified herein. The Government reserves the right to require that the work be supervised at times by an independent third-party consultant. This individual shall meet all the certification requirements in the State of North Carolina as a Contractor/Supervisor. The government may choose to perform all sample analysis on base. Such requirements will be spelled out specifically in the Statement of Work for each delivery order. Personnel shall wear and use protective clothing and equipment as specified. Eating, smoking, drinking, chewing tobacco or chewing gum shall not be permitted when wearing a respirator of any type.

Personnel of other trades not engaged in the abatement activities shall not be exposed to asbestos, LBP, heavy metals, etc. All contractors will comply with all safety regulations as specified in the above respiratory protection section. The contractor shall isolate the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system to prevent contamination. Coordinate with 4th CES when isolating equipment. When using amended water as required, the contractor shall also provide temporary electrical service to the work area that is ground fault circuit protected and isolate the remaining electrical service so that power can be interrupted without disrupting service to the occupied areas. If the building is turned over to the contractor and is unoccupied, the contractor shall lock out and tag out the building’s HVAC system and electrical services.

10.1 Movable Furnishings: All movable furnishings, equipment, and fixtures in the proposed work area shall be pre- cleaned with a 99.97% Asbestos/Heavy Metal rated High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter equipped vacuuming devices or wet cleaning methods. After cleaning, the items shall be removed from the work area and stored in an area that is not subject to asbestos contamination. Cover all non-movable objects in the work area with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting secured into place. The items shall not be returned to the work area until final cleanup has been completed, a final visual inspection by the COR has been completed and a final aggressive air clearance sampling has been completed when required and has been successfully documented.

10.2 Accessibility of Work Areas: The Contractor will rearrange areas to the extent of providing a reasonable, direct, and unobstructed path to the work site. During abatement, the Contractor shall confine equipment and employee pattern to these designated areas. Where the building is still occupied during the removal operations, interference with the functional operation of the building occupants outside of these areas will not be permitted. Where conflicts arise due to Contractor’s operations, the decision of the Contracting Officer or their authorized representative shall be final.

10.3 Asbestos Handling Procedures:

General: Adequately wet asbestos material with a fine spray of amended water before and during removal, cutting, or other handling to reduce the emission of airborne asbestos fibers.

Remove material and immediately place in plastic disposal bags. Where water is generated, it will be necessary to filter the water to remove asbestos fibers using a 5-micron water filtration system before disposal. When wrap and cut method is used to remove both piping and insulation, wet the insulation, then, using the negative pressure glove bag technique, cut and remove 10-to-12-inch sections of the pipe insulation and encapsulate exposed edges of the asbestos insulation to remain, and remove the pipe. Where unusual circumstances prohibit the use of plastic disposal bags, the industrial hygienist shall submit, in the asbestos plan, an alternate proposal for removal of asbestos materials and containment of asbestos fibers.

Exposed Pipe Insulation Edges: Encapsulate exposed edges of asbestos insulation to remain. Wet and cut the rough ends true and square with sharp tools and encapsulate the edges with a ¼-inch-thick layer of insulating cement troweled to a smooth, hard finish. When cement is dry, lag the end with a layer of fiberglass cloth and thermal insulation adhesive, overlapping the existing ends by 4 inches. When insulating cement and cloth are an impractical method of sealing raw edges of asbestos, take appropriate steps to seal the raw edges as approved by the Asbestos Abatement Team Leader. Remove existing asbestos insulation for new piping connections during the asbestos handling and disposal procedures as specified herein.

10.4 Air Monitoring: Monitoring of airborne concentrations of asbestos, LBP, or heavy metals shall be in accordance with applicable regulations for the specific materials identified. The Government shall have the option to perform independent monitoring if needed.

10.4.1 Monitoring Prior to Abatement Work: Provide area monitoring and establish the baseline Time Weighted Average (TWA) 1 day prior to the construction of regulated work areas when required. The baseline TWA is determined by taking at least three general area air samples in each abatement site.

10.4.2 Monitoring During Abatement Work: Provide personal and area monitoring to establish the TWA and excursion levels during the exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos.

11. CLEARANCE SAMPLING:

When required after the removal site has passed the visual inspection, the Industrial Hygienist shall perform an aggressive air sample of the area (at least 3 samples per removal site, with minimum volume of 1800 liters per sample). Submit the results of these samples to COR.

The contractor shall not remove the containment area until written permission is received from COR. Should any of the final samplings indicate an unacceptable value, (acceptable clearance levels shall be identified based on the materials identified for each individual project) the Contractor shall re-clean the area and shall repeat the clearance process until acceptable levels are achieved. All costs associated with re-cleaning and re-testing as a result of failure to meet clearance-sampling limits or visual inspections mentioned above shall be resolved by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

12. WASTE HANDLING:

Asbestos: Collect asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and asbestos-contaminated clothing, which may produce airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers in leak-tight impermeable container for disposal, using one of the following containment methods:

A. If asbestos waste contains sharp edged components, use metal or fiber drums with locking-ring tops.

B. Double polyethylene bags, each of at least 6-mil thickness and which can be securely sealed may be used for asbestos waste, provided it does not contain sharp edged components.

C. Large components or structural members covered or coated with friable asbestos-containing materials may be removed intact and wrapped in two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting secured with tape for disposal.

D. Alternate containment methods may be used if written approval is obtained in advance from the NCHHCU.

E. The name Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the location of the site where the asbestos waste was generated must be clearly and permanently affixed to the container or wrapping.

F. Dispose of asbestos materials in the approved EPA landfill designated in the submittals.

G. Vehicles used to transport Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Waste must be demarcated during loading and unloading as specified in 40 CFR section 61.149 (d) (1). Before transporting off base, complete the required EPA waste shipping record and have it signed by the COR. No asbestos waste will be permitted to leave Seymour Johnson Air Force Base without a completed and signed Waste Shipping Record (WSR). Upon arrival at the approved disposal site, the WSR is to be signed by the site personnel and a copy of the signed WSR is to be sent to the contractor within the time frame as required by 40 CFR 61.149(e). A copy of the returned WSR is to be provided to the COR. If the contractor does not receive the signed copy of the WSR within 35 days, the contractor must contact the site to determine the status of the waste shipment. If after 45 days a copy has still not been received, the contractor must notify the NCHHCU in writing and provide the following information: (a.) A copy of the WSR for the load in question. (b.) A cover letter signed by the contractor explaining his efforts to locate the waste shipment and the results of those efforts. The WSR (or approved alternate documentation), must be provided to the COR before final invoice.

For temporary storage, store sealed impermeable bags in asbestos waste drums.

Procedure for hauling and disposal shall comply with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, 49 CFR 172-177, 40 CFR 241 and 257, and state, regional, and local standards. Sealed plastic bags may be removed from drums and deposited into the burial site unless the bags have been broken or damaged. Damaged bags shall remain in the drum and the entire contaminated drum shall be buried. Uncontaminated drums may be recycled.

Workers unloading the sealed drums shall wear appropriate respirators and personal protective equipment when handling asbestos materials at the disposal site.

12.1 LBP/Heavy Metals: Collect LBP/Heavy metals waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing in leak-tight impermeable containers for disposal. Containers and disposal of LBP and Heavy metals shall be coordinated with the Seymour Johnson AFB Hazardous Waste Facility at no cost to the contractor, Bldg. 2025.

13. PROTECTION AND CLEANUP:

Protection: All abatement work shall be performed without damage to or contamination of adjacent areas, equipment, items, or materials. Should existing equipment, items, or materials become damaged or contaminated by work done under this contract, the contractor shall restore all areas to original condition at no additional cost to the government.

14. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred in the text by the basic designation only. The latest version of applicable regulations shall take precedence over the requirements of this specification when the regulation results in a higher standard of performance. If there is a conflict between these codes, regulations, and specifications, the most stringent requirement shall apply at all times.

A. Federal Standard (Fed. Std.): Fed. Std. 595A Colors & Notices 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, & Errata, B. Military Standard (Mil. Std.): MIL-STD-1OIB Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed-Gas Cylinders

C. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Publications:

1. 29 CFR Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records 1910.20

2. 29 CFR Respiratory Protection 1910.134

3. 29 CFR 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tag

4. 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos Construction Standard

5. 29 CFR 1910.1001 Asbestos General Industry Standard

6. 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead Construction Standard

7. 29 CFR 1910.1025 Lead General Industry Standard

8. 29 CFR 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic

9. 29 CFR 1910.1027 Cadmium

10. 40 CFR 61, General Provisions Subpart A 40 CFR 61 National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Subpart

11. 40 CFR 241, Guidelines for the Land Disposal of Solid Wastes

12. 40 CFR 257, Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and

Practices.

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications:

Z9.2-79 Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems Z88.2-80 Practices for Respiratory Protection

E. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publications:

Manual of Analytical Methods, 2nd Ed., Vol. 1, Physical and Chemical Analysis Method

(P&CAM)

Method 239 Asbestos Fibers in Air Method 7400 Fibers (NI, 3rd Ed., Vol. 1)

F. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publications:

NIOSH 7082: Atomic absorption spectroscopy – Flame (AAS-F) NIOSH 7105: Atomic absorption spectroscopy – Graphite furnace (AAS-GF) NIOSH 7300: Inductively coupled plasma – Atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-

AES).

G. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publication: 586-77 (R 1982) Test Performance of High Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units

H. North Carolina Health Hazards Control Unit: The Asbestos Hazard Management Program (North Carolina Administrative Code Ch. 10A 41.C .0601), Lead- Based Paint Hazard Management Program (North Carolina General Statutes CHAPTER 130A. PUBLIC HEALTH. ARTICLE 19A) and Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program for Renovation, Repair and Painting (North Carolina Administrative Code Ch. 10A 41.C .0901)

I. AFI 32-1001, Civil Engineer Operations, Facility Asbestos Management, Chapter 15

15. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES:

A. Respirators: Respirators shall be of a type approved by the NIOSH, for use in atmospheres containing asbestos, LBP, and other heavy metals as applicable. At a minimum the contractor shall be required to use half face negative pressure air purifying respirators with appropriate cartridges, but depending on air sampling results may be required to provide respirators with higher protection values as established by OSHA/NIOSH. Where Type C supplied air respirators are in use the air supplied shall conform to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 (d) regarding air quality. All equipment used shall be usable as a complete system.

B. Protective Clothing: The contractor shall provide protective outerwear to all abatement workers and others entering abatement areas. This protective outerwear shall include head coverings and foot coverings. Furnish disposable plastic or rubber gloves to protect hands.

Cloth gloves may be worn inside the plastic or rubber gloves for comfort but shall not be used alone. Use tape to secure sleeves at the wrists and to secure foot coverings at the ankles. Provide eye protection for personnel engaged in abatement operations when the use of a full-face respirator is not required.

C. Warning Signs and Labels: Display caution signs in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations at all approaches to any location where abatement activities are taking place. Provide and attach labels to waste containers generated from abatement efforts.

D. Back-up Generator: During abatement of friable asbestos, the contractor may be required to provide an auxiliary back-up generator, capable of supplying power automatically to the negative pressure enclosure, should commercially supplied power fail. This requirement will be spelled out specifically in the Statement of Work.

E. Temporary Utilities: The contractor must supply water and power to the work site as necessary. In most cases, though not always, electrical power and cold water for use will be available within 200 ft. of work site. However, hot water in quantities needed for showers will not be available and must be provided by the contractor.

16. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

16.1 Government Furnished Materials (GFM): Government Furnished Materials are not furnished to the contractor. However, the Government reserves the right to provide GFM and/or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to be used on any TO. The contractor shall follow the instructions of the Contracting Officer's representative regarding the disposition of all Government-furnished property not consumed in performance of the TO.

16.2 Contractor Transporting: The Contractor with his own forces shall transport all GFM and/or GFE, if any described on the TO from the Government’s storage area to the work site indicated in the TO.

16.3 Risk and Responsibility: Once accepted, the contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to any GFM/GFE.

16.4 Location: The location (as well as the type, quantity, and description) of GFM/GFE will be identified in each TO when applicable.

17. BASE ENTRY:

17.1 Conformance with Regulations/Directives: The contractor shall conform to base regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, traffic, fire, and personnel clearances while on Seymour Johnson AFB.

17.2 Base Access: The contractor is responsible for requesting access to the base for their personnel by completing and submitting Base Pass Access Letter to the contracting officer or their representative at 4cons.pkb.org@us.af.mil

17.3 Controlled Area: The contractor is responsible for requesting access to controlled areas by submitting for Controlled Area access. A background check of each individual requesting entry to a controlled area will also be made before access is authorized. Requirements may include Applicable training, (provided by government), Birth Certificate/Naturalization form, Two forms of picture identification (state or federal issued ID). Requests for controlled area badges will be submitted to applicable security manager.

The Government may require at times that the contractor be under escort during performance of a project. These escorts may be Government employees, or the contractor may be required to accomplish these escort duties. Controlled areas are clearly marked with a “Controlled Area” sign. Work in some areas may require special briefings for the contractor’s employees (driving and other special briefings are required before work is accomplished in the flight line area).

Personnel and equipment entry may be subject to delays due to security processing/inspections.

The contractor shall not be compensated for reasonable delays in accessing the site. Also, due to the nature of controlled areas, the contractor may be requested to leave the controlled area at any given time. The Contracting Officer may extend the contract performance time when area designations change while the contractor is working.

17.4 Processing Time: The above information shall be submitted to the CO a minimum of ten

(10) calendar days [fifteen (15) calendar days for access to secure/restricted areas] in advance of when access to the job site will be required.

17.5 Unauthorized Activity: The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his/her jurisdiction (including subcontractor and supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area (excluding cafeterias and restroom near the work site, direct haul, and access routes, Contracting and Civil Engineering offices, and points of supply and storage) is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons engaged in unauthorized reconnaissance of other contractor or Government activity will be referred to the CO for disposition. Infractions involving possible compromise of national security will be turned over to the FBI for disposition, with termination of contract.

18. BASE REGULATIONS: Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as are Government personnel.

18.1 Smoking: Smoking is permitted in designated, outside smoking areas only.

18.2 Seatbelts: The use of seatbelts by all vehicle operators and passengers is mandatory on Seymour Johnson AFB and in the state of North Carolina. On Seymour Johnson AFB, vehicle operators and passengers caught not wearing their seatbelts will be issued a traffic citation and may lose their on-base driving privileges.

18.3 Firearms/Illegal Drugs: No firearms or illegal drugs are allowed to be brought onto

Seymour Johnson AFB. By accepting a vehicle pass, each person gives their consent to a search of their vehicle while it is entering on or off Seymour Johnson AFB.

18.4 Speed Limit: The speed limit on base ranges from 15-40 MPH and in parking lots it is 5

MPH.

18.5 Parking: Contractor vehicles and equipment will be parked in common parking areas or as otherwise approved in writing by the Facility Manager, COR, and/or CO.

18.6 Cell Phones: Use of cell phones while driving is prohibited unless equipped with hands free device. On Seymour Johnson AFB, vehicle operators caught talking on a cell phone while driving will be issued a traffic citation and may lose their on-base driving privileges.

18.7 Communications: In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-211, all communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel will be aware telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from or terminating at DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised any time they place a call to, or receive a call from a USAF organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees.

19. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

19.1 Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Contaminants: The contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all solid, liquid, and gaseous contaminants including asbestos and lead based paint in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and Seymour Johnson AFB regulations, codes, and guidance policies.

19.2 Disposal of Refuse: The contractor shall maintain all work sites free from construction debris and trash. The contractor will be required to remove all refuse daily from each job site for work performed under the Abatement contract. All construction debris shall be sorted and recycled or disposed of in a permitted landfill. No trash or debris shall be disposed of on the base or any other Federal Lands, nor shall it be disposed of in violation of any Municipal, County, or State Ordinances. The contractor may keep proceeds from all recycled materials.

The contractor is responsible for paying all tipping fees associated with off-base landfills.

19.3 Covered Chutes/Receptacles: All chutes/receptacles for refuse shall be covered or be designed to fully confine the material to prevent the dissemination of dust.

19.4 Soil Erosion: The contractor shall provide protective barriers to prevent soil erosion on all required excavations. The contractor will also provide environmental protection to prevent sediment drainage of silts into storm drains.

19.5 Safety Data Sheets (SDS): The contractor shall submit an SDS for any chemical or hazardous materials as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.223-3. Hazardous

Material Identification and Safety Data for each 4CES/CEOHS TO at the conclusion of clarification negotiations and prior to award. Each SDS shall be submitted in 3 copies, and the contractor shall retain a copy for on-site use.

19.6 Contaminated Soils: Work requested of the contractor may include removal of contaminated soils. Contaminated soils are defined as containing non-hazardous materials such as JP-4/5/8 aircraft fuel, heating fuel oil, asbestos, lead, cadmium, or other non-hazardous or hazardous materials as identified by the SJAFB Waste Management Program Manager. Any contaminated material shall be removed, hauled, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies and shall include submittals of all required permits and disposal certificates.

19.7 Hazardous Materials: The contractor shall bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) any previously unknown material suspected of being hazardous in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations which they may encounter during execution of the work period. A determination may be made by the CO as to whether the contractor shall perform tests to determine if the material is hazardous. If the CO directs the contractor to perform the tests, and/or if the material is found hazardous and additional protective measures are needed, a contract change may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

(1) Where applicable, the contractor will use environmentally safe, low Volatile Organic Compound (low-VOC) products, during completion of project.

(2) There will be no on base disposal allowed including use of drains (sanitary, storm, or industrial)

(3) All hazardous material such as sandblast media, chlorinated solvents, paint thinners, and fuels will be labeled, and an inventory management system initiated to ensure timely removal and proper disposal.

(4) Fuel storage will be limited to 110 gallons and must be approved by the SJAFB Fire Department and 4 CES/CEIE.

(5) Storage of oils, greases, chemicals, or other liquids will require a fully contained facility for spill prevention and security. A minimum of 40 pounds of absorbent material per 44 gallons of chemical/oil/grease will be on hand for spill control.

(6) All spills shall be reported by dialing 911 and giving information as to spill location, type of material and estimated quantity, and if the spill is contained. The contractor will ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available to take care of the clean-up and handling of spill residue.

(7) Spray-painting shall utilize high-transfer efficiency equipment with low volatile organic compound (low-VOC) paints or water-based paints. The VOC content of low- VOC paint shall be 3.5 lbs. / gallon or less for primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings. For clear coats it will be 4.3 lbs. or less. If a low-VOC paint is not available for the application, a paint waiver shall be obtained from Environmental Management (EM), by contacting the Contracting Officer's Representative. Uncontrolled spray painting with high-VOC paints is prohibited.

(8) All tanks used for fuel storage must have spill containment for 110% of fuel. Any tanks needed for chemicals, oils, and other liquids must have spill containment for 110% of stored product.

(9) Banned Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment which use Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants are strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to R-11, R-12, R-13, R-111, R-112, R- 113, R-114, R-115, R-211, R-212, R-213, R-214, R-215, R-216, and R-217. All CFC refrigerants must be reclaimed and turned into 4CES/CEO HVAC shop. Fire protection system using Halon 1211, 1301, or 2402 are also prohibited. Other substances banned from usage on the work site include carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, and methyl bromide.

19.8 Hazardous Waste: The contractor is responsible for the proper handling and management of all hazardous waste generated from work performed on Air Force property.

Contractor must, store, document, and transport hazardous waste in accordance with applicable Air Force, State, local, Federal, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Only Seymour Johnson AFB authorized individuals are allowed to sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (UHWM) for Seymour Johnson AFB hazardous waste, for the purpose of this contract all asbestos waste manifests shall be signed by 4CES/CEIE. Contractor will be held fully liable for any of their activity or non-activity that results in a Notice of Violation (NOV) or any other penalty. Any waste generated, hazardous or non-hazardous by the contractor will be the responsibility of the contractor. If an NOV is issued or regulators are investigating a potential violation, the contractor will assist Seymour Johnson in defending the investigation.

(1) All drums must be labeled with the correct hazardous drum label. Label must contain the DOT shipping name, UN or NA EPA waste number, generator information, and accumulation start date. The label must be placed in the upper third of the drum.

(2) All drums used to store hazardous waste must be non-leaking and safe to handle.

Drums and/or over-packs must be purchased by the contractor. Any drums purchased by the contractor must meet DOT specification numbers 5B, 17E, or 17H requirements. The specification numbers are stamped on the bottom of the drum.

Drums that are rusted, dented, or leaking, should be over-packed.

(3) Hazardous waste drums must be stored in an area authorized by 4CES/CEIE. In general, the area must have a containment system, be secure, and must have signs placed around it that say, “Hazardous Waste No Trespassing".

(4) Hazardous waste drums can only be stored for 90 days after accumulation start date.

Drums will be closed except when adding or removing waste.

19.9 Spills: Should any hazardous substance or spills occur on this contract, in addition to containing and removing such spill, the contractor shall:

(1) During normal working hours, immediately report all spills in quantities of five (5) gallons or more to the 4CES/CEIE office.

(2) After 4:30 p.m. or on weekends, immediately call 911.

(3) Forward a written, completed spill report to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours after the occurrence.

19.10 Preservation of Historical, Archeological, and Cultural Resources: The contractor will take precautions to preserve all existing historical, archeological, and cultural resources as they existed immediately prior to project commencement. If during project execution, the contractor observes unusual items that might have historical or archeological value, such observations shall be reported as soon as possible to the 4CES/CEIE office.

19.11 Protection of Flora and Fauna: The contractor shall perform all work and take such steps required to minimize interference with or disturbances to flora and fauna. The contractor shall not be allowed to alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to the work areas that in the opinion of the 4CES/CEIE Element Chief, are critical to flora and fauna.

19.12 Protection of Water Resources: The contractor shall not pollute any streams, rivers, or waterways through direct discharge or by storm water runoff from construction projects/excavation work. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

19.13 Compliance with Air Regulations: The contractor will be responsible to ensure all preconstruction Air Permits are coordinated through the 4CES/CEIE Air Program Manager to meet EPA and NCDEQ requirements.

19.14 Recycling Requirements: Recycling efforts should take place whenever feasible.

19.15 AF Form 103 Work Clearance Request: (Appendix A) Before commencing work on an individual TO requiring a disruption in service or excavation the Contractor shall prepare and coordinate an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request. No service disruption will be permitted until the contractor has an approved AF Form 103 on site.

(1) A copy of the completed AF Form 103 shall be provided to the Government prior to the contractor requesting service disruptions.

(2) Work clearance requests (AF Form 103) when required shall be submitted a minimum of 21 days prior to the required outage date.

(3) Should the contractor damage any utilities or structures, they shall immediately notify the Base Civil Engineer Service Desk (4 CES/CEOS) currently at (919-722-5139) the COR, the Contracting Officer Representative, and the CO.

(4) Responsible agencies need to be informed and aware of such outages in advance to make arrangements to accomplish their mission without interruptions.

20. GREEN PROCUREMENT: EPA Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and Executive Order 13101 requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the Environment Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

21. UTILITIES SERVICES:

21.1 Water and Electricity: All reasonable amounts of domestic water and electricity will be made available to the contractor by the Government from existing system outlets and supplies.

21.2 Restrooms: The contractor may be required to provide portable restroom units for their employees on the job site and must be maintained for the duration of the project.

21.3 Temporary Utility Connections: The contractor shall, at his own expense, make all temporary connections and install distribution lines. The contractor shall furnish to the Asbestos Team Leader a complete system layout drawing showing type of materials to be used and method of installation for all temporary electrical systems. All temporary lines shall be maintained by the contractor in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the COR and shall be removed by the contractor in like manner, prior to final acceptance of the construction/renovation project. The point of connection shall be coordinated with the Government technical representative prior to connection. If additional outlets are needed, they will be provided at the contractor's expense.

22. WEATHER CONDITIONS:

22.1 Weather Hazards: The contractor shall be aware of the hazards likely to arise from weather conditions. Complete weather records and reports may be obtained from any U.S Weather Bureau office.

Contractor shall be responsible for proper application of weather sensitive materials and shall not apply any such materials when weather conditions fall below the minimum recommendations by the material manufacturer.

Contractor is responsible to ensure that in weather below 40º Fahrenheit, water lines and fire protection systems do not freeze.

Contractor shall be responsible for supplying heat to unoccupied interior portions of building under construction at a constant 65º Fahrenheit, plus or minus 5º Fahrenheit. This requirement shall also apply in the event that available heating supplied by the building HVAC system is rendered inadequate by the contractor, during the course of construction to maintain the above temperature of 65º Fahrenheit, plus or minus 5º Fahrenheit.

Temporary heating devices permitted are UL listed electric heaters and/or diesel fueled portable heaters, as long as the portable heaters are located outside the building and away from any fresh air return vents. The contractor shall physically monitor all temporary heating devices at least every four hours. Exception to this requires written approval from the Base Fire Department.

22.2 High Winds: When warnings of winds of gale force or stronger are issued, contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize damage (including overspray) to persons, work, and adjacent property. These precautions may include removing all stored materials.

Tools, and/or equipment from exposed locations and removing or securing any temporary structures/scaffolding.

23. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

23.1 Seymour Johnson AFB Fire Regulations: The contractor shall comply strictly with the Seymour Johnson AFB fire regulations and become thoroughly familiar with and brief employees and subcontractors on the fire safety requirements applicable to this contract per the Fire Prevention Guide for Contractors (Appendix D) – Seymour Johnson AFB.

23.2 Hot Work Permit: No welding, cutting or open flame will be permitted without obtaining a Welding/Cutting/Burning Permit issued by the Base Fire Department. This permit shall be requested by the contractor a minimum of one workday prior to required need. A permit must be obtained each time any hot work is required.

23.3 Clean-Up: The contractor shall always maintain good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire damage. All scrap materials, rubbish, and trash shall be removed daily from in and around the work site and shall not be permitted to be scattered to adjacent properties.

23.4 Fire Extinguishers: The contractor shall provide fire extinguishers in accordance with the recommendations of the base fire regulations. Proper type fire extinguisher shall be available at each location where hot work is being performed. When electrical or gas welding and/or cutting is being implemented, interposed shields of incombustible material shall be used to protect against fire damage, due to sparks and hot metal. No cutting, welding or open flame shall be allowed by the contractor without first obtaining a Hot Work Permit from the Base Fire Department. Requests for permits must be submitted a minimum of one (1) workday prior to need of starting work.

23.5 Fire Reporting: The current number to report a fire while on base is 911. The contractor shall brief all workers to include sub-contractors as to the locations of fire pull stations and how to report fires. This shall be accomplished by fire pull station or nearest telephone. All fires started by contractors or started and put out by contractors shall be reported to Seymour Johnson AFB fire department.

23.6 Fire Hydrants: Fire Hydrants shall not be used without the approval of the base fire department. If a contractor requires the assistance of fire suppression/detection shops a minimum of a 48-hour notice is required. This should be accomplished through the COR.

23.7 Flammable Materials: All fire protection systems shall be fully operational at the end of each workday. All flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the building at the end of each workday and stored in an approved location.

23.8 Extension Cords: All extension cords shall be of sufficient gauge and in serviceable condition.

24. SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

24.1 General: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards for Construction (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926 and Part 1910 as revised periodically) and Air Force OSHA standards are all applicable to this contract. In case of conflict the most stringent requirement of the standards is applicable. If recurring violations and/or gross violation indicate that the safety performance is unsatisfactory, corrective action shall be taken as directed by the CO or COR and the contract may be terminated.

24.2 Personal Safety: Adequate protection of all persons shall be always provided. Work shall proceed in a manner to prevent any hazards. The contractor shall adhere to the Code of Federal Regulations to include OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.146, and 1910.147 as well as all Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFOSH) standards, which include but are not limited to Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space, trenching, shoring and construction workspace clear zones.

24.3 Equipment and Tools: Equipment to be used on any project shall be safe and in good operating condition. The COR reserves the right to inspect any on- base equipment and reject such equipment if he considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, and/or inappropriate for work.

24.4 Explosive Operated Hand Tools: The contractor shall comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) Standard 1910.215(c) when utilizing explosive operated hand tools. Storage of explosive cartridges on the installation will be in metal containers and limited to one day's supply. The contractor will provide adequate controls to prevent loss/theft of cartridges used and stored on the installation.

24.5 Electromagnetic Emission Devices: Electromagnetic emission devices (including but not limited to Radio/Radar Transmitters: Navigational Aids; Instrumentations, Signaling, Intrusion Detecting, and Identification Devices, Mobile and Fixed Business Radio Communication Equipment, MARS, CBs, and Amateur Radio Stations) will be required to comply with the current AFI 33-118. This regulation is also available for inspection at the 4th Communications Squadron Building 2641, Seymour Johnson AFB NC.

24.6 Use of Radioactive Devices: Under no circumstances will an unlicensed radioactive device be used on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Prior to using a radioactive device (i.e., lead based paint, soil, or asphalt density meter) on Government property, the contractor shall submit an application to the COR/CO for approval by the Base Radiation Protection…