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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ASBESTOS, MOLD AND LEAD ABATEMENT

1. PRINCIPAL FEATURES: The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all parts, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary in performing all operations in connection with Asbestos, Mold and Lead Abatement Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

2. SCOPE: In general, the Asbestos, Mold and Lead Abatement BPA is for the inspection, sampling, removal, and disposal of friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials (ACM) from facilities on or controlled at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), South Dakota, apply insulation around pipes and fittings after asbestos removal, remove lead and lead containing materials from primarily the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) range but also from other facilities on or controlled at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), the removal and de-contamination of mold contaminated building materials, the disposal of mold contaminated material at an EPA and State Certified landfill. At the completion of any mold project all landfill receipts shall be given to the Toxic Program Manager for review and filing. This shall be accomplished as requested by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative of the Contracting Office. The work covered by the Asbestos BPA includes furnishing labor, equipment, materials, reports/analysis results and transportation necessary for the proper and safe abatement of asbestos containing materials as required at EAFB. The principle features of work includes, but not limited to the demolition, removal, repair, enclosure, encapsulation, and disposal of pipe insulation, vessel insulation, spray-applied insulation, ceiling tile, floor tile, transite wall board/piping/siding, contaminated soil, fire proofing, and pipe fitting insulation at EAFB. The contractor will be responsible to obtain any required permits.

3.

AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES: All reasonable quantities of water and electricity will be made available to the Contractor without charge. Connections to the utilities are the contractor's responsibility.

4.

CONTINUED USE OF FACILITIES: All contractor operations must be closely coordinated with the using agency. The Contractor shall not start work before 6:30 a.m. each morning. All utilities shall remain in operation during construction unless specifically noted.

5.

DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS: All materials removed under this contract (except: PCB and Mercury) shall be disposed of off base in such a manner that meets federal, state and local environmental codes.

6.

CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: Submittals are to be provided in at least 3 copies, signed by the Contractor.

7.

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

7.1 Digging Permits: The contractor will be responsible for coordinating a government supplied, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request (AF Form 103) prior to performing digging of any type. The contractor shall process the digging permit by coordinating with and obtaining signatures from responsible representatives of the organizations listed on the AF Form 103 prior to obtaining final approval from the Air Force Base Civil Engineer or his approved representative The area requested for clearance for each individual permit shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) weeks production for an individual permit. The contractor will be given assistance, by the government, in the execution of the initial Work Clearance Recitiest. Thereafter, government assistance will be limited to and as-needed basis in the event of unusual circumstances. It will be the contractor's responsibility to coordinate with CE Help Desk @ 385-2580 to complete any required paperwork prior to digging. This coordination is anticipated to take approximately three (3) working days to complete per request, and may require coordination with as many as twenty (20) individuals located on or near the base. Any unusual delay in obtaining approval from any particular organization will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer for assistance.

7.2 Utility Staking Requirements: The contractor shall layout and mark his intended area(s) of excavation before calling for field coordination by utility personnel. This shall be done a minimum of five working days in advance of when digging is expected to begin. Once all responsible utility representatives have field located crossover and/or interference points between the new utility route and existing utilities, and signed off on the digging permit to signify completion of the field coordination of the digging permit, then digging in the area represented by the digging permit may begin. Any utility service markers or markings established by the utility representatives must be maintained by the contractor through the completion of the digging operations.

7.3 Digging Operations: Digging near established interference or crossover points shall be done by hand, five (5) feet either side of the point along the intended route, in order to prevent disturbing the existing utility. If the existing utility is uncovered in the new excavation, it shall be protected from damage and movement while in the open excavation and during backfill. The contractor shall be responsible for the repairs and associated costs for repairs of any utility damaged by construction, whose location was made known to the contractor.

8. SAMPLING AND TESTING: All quality control sampling and testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Sampling and testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory. Copies of test results shall be submitted to the Contracting office.

9. IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

9.1. Entry Authority List (EAL): These lists are kept at the gates to verify employment. The following guidelines apply:

9.1.2. The EAL must be in alphabetical order, on company letterhead, containing the complete address and phone number of the company, signed by an authorized company representative, and in the following format: Request the following personnel be allowed access to the base (include contract number, project number, location of project, and building number) in performance of our contractual requirements:

EMPLOYEES

DRIVERS STATE OF

DATE OF

LAST NAME, FIRST, MI

LICENSE # ISSUE

BIRTH

9.1.3. DO NOT combine your EAL with the subcontractor's EAL. Each company/subcontractor must have a separate EAL.

9.1.4. Additions/Deletions of Personnel: When personnel are to be added or deleted, the entire EAL shall be reaccomplished and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

9.1.5. Two (2) days are required for processing of EALs.

9.2. Each employee must go to the Visitor Control Center (VCC), located outside the main gate to get a base pass issued. The employee needs to be on the current EAL. The employee will need to show valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, if driving a vehicle. The individual will be issued an ID card from the Defense Biometric Identification Data System (DBIDS). The ID card will be issued for a the period of the contract, or 6 months if the contract is longer than 6 months and will grant the employee access to the base. It is the responsibility of each employee to have their ID card on his/her person at all times.

10.

CONTRACTORS STORAGE AREA: The Contractor will be authorized the use of an area adequate for his materials and equipment storage at the site. The Contractor shall set up and maintain his operation within the area in an orderly manner and upon completion of the project, shall restore the premises to its original condition free of all excess materials, debris and excavations or embankments resulting from his operations. The Contractor will also be responsible for his own equipment security.

11. TEMPORARY STAGING AREA: The Contractor will be allowed to utilize certain locations within the project area as approved by the Contracting Officer to park equipment and store construction materials. Staging areas shall be maintained in a neat, orderly manner including erection of temporary fencing around the areas and restored after use.

12.

CONTRACTOR'S HAUL ROUTES: There are no designated routes for this contract. Access to the project will be by the Bismark Gate during the week (Monday through Friday), and the Liberty Base Gate during weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Work during weekends and holidays will only be allowed with the approval of the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

0. TEMPORARY TOILETS: The Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary temporary toilets for all work accomplished in and adjacent to project. These toilets shall be located as directed by the Contracting Officer. The temporary toilets shall be portable, enclosed and weatherproofed and kept in a sanitary condition at all times.

1. CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE: The Contractor shall furnish, install and use traffic control signage for street and highway construction operations per the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways. Prior to the Contractor beginning construction, a detailed traffic control plan showing all construction signage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and comment.

15.

EXISTING CONDITIONS: The plans represent the best available information at the time they were prepared. While every effort has been made to correctly show all major existing items, which will affect the work, it is recommended that prospective bidders examine the site prior to submitting a bid. No additional payment will be made for extra work required by obstacles which were in place and clearly visible at the time of bidding.

16.

WORK SCHEDULE. Working hours for the contractor will normally be between the hours of 6:30 am. and 5:00 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required. The contractor must make his/her request to the Contracting Officer three days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. The Contracting Officer shall determine, at his discretion, whether such inspection forces are available and whether work will be allowed on a non-scheduled day. The contracting officer may authorize the contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days; however, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hour/days solely for the benefit of the contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the contractor. These adjustments to the contract price may be made periodically as directed by the contracting officer.

17. DAILY CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish caused by his employees or work. At completion of each workday, he shall remove all rubbish from the construction site. All his tools, equipment, and surplus materials, etc., shall be stored in the storage area or temporary staging area.

18. CONTRACTOR DAMAGES: Areas not identified to be removed/worked under this contract that are disturbed or damaged during construction shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Government IAW FAR Clause 52.237-2.

19. UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS: The Contractor shall adjust or shall arrange to have adjusted, utilities that are in conflict with new construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for adjusting any water, gas, communication line, and electrical line. The Contractor shall employ qualified personnel to perform these adjustments.

20. UTILITY OUTAGES: The Contractor shall perform the work under this contract with a minimum of outage time for all utilities. The Contractor shall schedule any work that requires utility outages (electrical, water, gas, etc.) which will close down or limit normal activities in the building, construction area, or other affected areas outside of the facility’s regular working hours, if possible. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all utility outages executed for this contract. This will include execution of a government furnished utility outage form, which must be reviewed and signed by representatives of all appropriate base organization prior to approval by the Contracting Officer for the outage. The Contractor will be provided a list of building managers and other appropriate personal, and will be given assistance by the Government on an as needed basis. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to initiate and coordinate utility outages forms. Coordination of the outage form must be completed a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the requested outage date, and may require coordination with as many as twenty (20) individuals located on or near base. Any unusual delays in obtaining clearance from any particular organization shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative for assistance. Wide scale disruption of utility service to the military family housing areas shall include coordination with the base newspaper. The Contractor is responsible for shutting down the utilities using its own workforce or by requesting shutdown from the utility company (or Civil Engineer Shop) responsible for the service. The Contractor shall pay any fees associated with the required shutdown and shall comply with all instructions pertaining to the shutdown. Once work begins on an approved outage, work must continue without interruption until the Contractor restores utility services to the affected line(s) and/or facility

21. MOBILE PHONE: The contractor's site representative (superintendent or foreman), throughout the execution of the project, shall be accessible via a mobile phone. The number to the phone shall be local and provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

22. STORAGE UNITS: The Contractor shall request CO's approval for the siting, size and color of storage units, CONEX boxes, office/storage trailers and dumpsters. The Contractor shall not bring any such items to the job site without the CO's approval of all particulars noted above. A nameplate shall be visually displayed on the exterior of all storage units, with the following information: Contractor's Company, name for Contractor's Point(s) of Contact (POC) and telephone number(s) where he/she can be reached, (during and after normal working hours) and Contract number.

23. SITE MAINTENANCE.

23.1. Contractor shall keep the construction site cleaned daily of all construction trash, trash generated by employees, debris, and/or demolished building materials. Grass and weed growth in excavated materials that are stockpiled on site shall be controlled and/or cut weekly. Weeds and grass within the construction site shall also be controlled and/or cut weekly. For the duration of each Call and on a daily basis, Contractor shall remove from all base roads and/or streets mud, soil, rocks, trash and debris that result from his/her construction operation on base. All roads and/or streets affected shall be cleaned before close of business on the particular day affected.

23.2. Contractor or Contractor's employees, including subcontractors, shall not park any personally owned vehicles (POVs) or company and/or delivery vehicles on grassy areas near or in the construction site without prior approval from the CO, or his/her designated representative. When allowed, parking on grassy areas will only be for short-term delivery purposes (to include heavy tools, equipment, construction materials, etc.). Use designated hard surfaces or existing parking lots near or within the project site for parking of POVs or company and/or delivery vehicles. Permission to park on grassy areas does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to restore affected areas to original condition. Tire and track impressions (ruts) created on wet or soft soil by vehicles and/or equipment used in the Contractor's operation shall be repaired. Contractor shall restore the affected area(s) to its original condition within a timely manner. Final payment shall not be made until all repairs have been completed to satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

23.3. When areas of the site are raked prior to seeding (or sodding) or for leveling of topsoil to rid the site of mounds, clods and/or ruts, the Contractor shall ensure that no clods larger than 1" are left on the site. Contractor shall restore the site to a condition and appearance similar or equal to existing before the damages occurred. Such restoration work will not be considered complete until approved by the CO or his/her designated representative. The Government will not accept sites that have not been raked and restored to this standard.

23.4. At any given construction site, the Contractor shall grade, rake, and seed (or sod), or prepare for seeding (or sodding), the job site as soon as possible following work at that particular site. Grass areas disturbed by construction and/or those areas required to be "re-seeded" shall be re-established by hydro seeding only, unless otherwise specified.

24.

MOLD ABATEMENT

24.1. This item would include the removal and decontamination of MOLD contaminated building materials. The disposal of mold contaminated material at an EPA and State Certified landfill.

24.2. At the completion of any mold project all landfill receipts shall be given to the Toxic Program Manager for review and filing.

25.

LEAD ABATEMENT

25.1. DECONTAMINATION OF LEAD: The contractor will remove the lead contamination in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62, prior to set-up and removal of any lead containing materials. The area will be wet cleaned using tri-sodium phosphate (TSP). Critical barriers will cover all openings and penetrations inside the regulated work area and will remain in place until the areas have been released as clean by a visual inspection. A government representative, certified as a lead inspector from 28th Civil Engineering and/or Bioenvironmental will provide this visual inspection. Contractor will remove and properly package the lead while adequately wet, and containerize the materials in containers provided by Hazmart

25.2. SAFETY BARRIERS: All wall, ceiling, as well as HVAC supply and return grills, exhaust fans, ceiling return plenums or associated ventilation openings, including all openings above the suspended ceiling will be sealed in an airtight manner with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and 3” duct tape. These airtight critical barriers are to remain in place for the duration of the removal project and will not be removed until the work area has passed a final visual inspection by 28 Civil Engineering and or Bioenvironmental representatives prior to the disturbance of any lead, lead warning signs will be posted at the decon module entrance into the regulated area or at any openings where unauthorized entry could be made. The contractor shall provide all construction support equipment items to control and secure the removal site and any remote storage areas, including, sanitary facilities, barriers, barricades, scaffolding, fences, traffic/parking signs/signals, and flag persons when required. The contractor is responsible for the erection and safe application of all equipment.

25.3. CLEANING AND WASTE CONTROL: The contractor shall ensure that the regulated work area is cleared of visible lead containing materials/debris, prior to 28 CES/CEIE and or Bioenvironmental inspectors provide the final visual inspection. Dry sweep or compressed air shall not be used for cleanup. Polyethylene sheeting will be treated as lead contaminated materials. All lead contaminated materials will be properly packaged while adequately wet, labeled, and disposed of through an EPA certified landfill.

25.4. USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): The provisions of this section are applicable to all of the abatement procedures in this work plan. Regardless of exposure levels, all employees in the regulated area will wear an appropriate type respirator (i.e. PAPR with dual HEPA P100 cartridges/organic cartridges or half-face respirator with dual HEPA P100 cartridges/organic cartridges), protective clothing (polypropylene), head coverings, gloves, foot coverings, and proper eye protection. If more stringent respiratory protection is required, it will follow the guidelines set forth in 29 CFR 1926.62. When rips or tears are detected while a worker is working within a regulated area the rips and tears shall be immediately mended or the work suit shall be immediately replaced. Regardless of the exposure levels detected or anticipated, not less than a half-face air-purifying respirator will be provided to all workers inside the regulated area or those handling bagged material. Contractor will provide adequate protective clothing to all authorized visitors and inspectors. Personnel inside the regulated area will not be allowed to eat, smoke, drink, and chew tobacco or gum. Employees working outside of the regulated area handling bagged or containerized material will wear a half-face respirator and clean protective suits.

25.5. Replace the prefilter and HEPA filter with Filtra brand 2000 Series HEPA filters, model #FA1560-01-01, size 24”x24”x12 and standard Merv8 prefilters, size 24”x24”x2” (or equivalent spec filter) following the manufacturers maintenance specifications and filter replacement schedule.

25.6 Pandemic Response. All personnel present on Ellsworth AFB are required to follow any and all pandemic response policies established by the base leadership. Personal protective measures (face masks, gloves, hand sanitization, etc.) may be increased or decreased related to the current pandemic conditions on Ellsworth AFB. Contractors performing on Ellsworth AFB will follow the guidance provided by the local work center where contract performance will occur or other government representatives on the base. Contractors that refuse to comply with any and all pandemic response policies may be denied access to the installation which can result in corrective contract actions.

Appendix A: ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISION

SECTION 01800 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.

Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

SUMMARY

A.

This section contains administrative and procedural requirements for environmental issues.

1.3

DEFINITIONS

Operable units: Operable Units (OU) are defined as a discrete response action within a comprehensive environmental restoration program. OUs are areas that have been shown by conceptual models of contaminant sources, migrations, and receptors to require specific source control and/groundwater response actions. Maps showing the locations of the OUs on EAFB can be obtained from the AFCEC/CZOM office at 2125 Scott Drive, (605) 385-2688.

1.4

SUBMITTALS

A.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

B.

Environmental Plan.

C.

Copies of waste analysis sheets for chemicals that will be turned into EAFB for disposal.

D.

Waste Inventory Sheet for wastestreams discharged to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

E. Monthly Diversion Rate report

F. Copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials to be used in work performed on EAFB

1.5

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS

A.

Permits:

1. Storm Water Construction Permit Coverage Required. If the construction activities include clearing, grading, stockpiling or excavation activities which result in the disturbance of one or more acres of total land area, the project will require a South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. The landowner gets the permit and the contractor becomes a co-permittee.

a. Permit Acquisition. The permit acquisition process begins with contractor preparation and submittal of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP); The SWPPP preparer uses the EPA template loaded on the DENR stormwater site (at http://denr.sd.gov/des/sw/SWPPPRequirements.aspx). The SWPPP preparer will ensure the plan meets all requirements by performing a checklist inspection of the plan using the “South Dakota NPDES Storm Water Inspection – Construction” checklist. The preparer will correct all deficiencies. The SWPPP shall be revised by the site operator as construction proceeds

b. The contractor will submit the developed SWPPP, the checklist used to ensure completeness, and a signed SD Contractor Certification Form (original, not copy). Once the Air Force receives and approves these submittals, the base will submit the Notice of Intent to DENR for the activity to be covered under the South Dakota General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. No field work can be started until the base gets the letter from DENR stating they are covered under the permit. Failure by the contractor to comply with the above subject permit will result in work stoppage at no cost to the government.

2.

Site Dewatering. If the project will involve dewatering which will reach the waters of the state, the contractor shall apply to be covered under the SD DENR General Permit to Discharge under the Surface Water Discharge System for Temporary Dewatering Activities in South Dakota. The contractor will be responsible to acquire and maintain compliance with the permit.

3.

Records. The site operator(s) will ensure that copies of all records (SWPPP updates, inspections, etc) shall be submitted to the contracting officer.

B.

Licensing/Certifications:

1. The SWPPP preparer must demonstrate training and certification to develop SW plans (SD DoT SWPPP design course or equivalent).

2. The construction contractor site operator must demonstrate training and certification to implement, maintain and inspect SWPPP plans (SD DoT Sed and Erosion Course or equivalent).

C.

Procedures: When the construction activities include clearing, grading, stockpiling or excavation activities which result in the disturbance of land cover of less than one acre the contractor shall develop and submit an abridged storm water pollution prevention plan using chapters 2 and 3 of the EPA template loaded on the DENR stormwater site (can be found at http://denr.sd.gov/des/sw/SWPPPRequirements.aspx). The SWPPP preparer will ensure the plan meets all requirements by performing a checklist inspection of the plan using the “South Dakota NPDES Storm Water Inspection – Construction” checklist. This plan shall be completed and implemented prior to the time the project breaks ground and revised (if necessary) as construction proceeds.

1.

Stabilization will be initiated on all disturbed areas where construction activity will not occur for a period of more than 21 calendar days. The stabilization work will begin by the 14th day after construction activity has permanently or temporarily ceased.

2.

Construction Related Excavation De-watering and Hydrostatic Tests. The contractor shall follow one of the following procedures for excavation de-watering and hydrostatic testing.

a.

The contractor can apply to be covered under the General Permit to Discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for Construction Activities under the current South Dakota permit (The EAFB Environmental Specifications Handbook contains this general permit). (If the permit is requested for an area in an operable unit the water quality data must be forwarded to the SD DENR along with the notice of intent.)

b.

The contractor can discharge the water to a level area at such a rate that it infiltrates and does not run off into a road ditch, storm drain or any drainage ditch. (This cannot be used for construction activities in operable units.)

c.

The water can be containerized and disposed of in the Sanitary Sewer System. (For construction activities in operable units the water must first be analyzed for the contaminates of concern for the specific Operable Unit with results reviewed and disposal approved by 28 CES/CEIEC prior to discharge).

3.

Road and Parking Lot Surfacing: The contractor shall be responsible for any and all releases from the construction site during road surfacing work such as, but not limited to, asphalt placement, chip sealing and concrete work. The contractor shall pay close attention to the weather forecast to ensure the effects of rain are minimized. The contractor shall have the personnel, material, and equipment available to ensure there is no release off the site into the storm drainage areas. If a release does occur, the contractor will be responsible for the clean-up.

4.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices (BMPs): In accordance with the state-issued discharge permit, the installation is required to implement BMPs to minimize contamination of storm water by industrial activities. Current BMPs are identified in the EAFB SWPP Plan; however, activities not covered may require meeting with environmental personnel to establish an efficient practice.

1.6

SPILL REPORTING

A.

Permits: N/A

B.

Licensing/Certifications: N/A

C.

Procedures: The contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous material in accordance with the EAFB Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. The contractor shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent the spillage of oil or other hazardous substances. Should a spill occur, the contractor shall be totally responsible for having the material and resources on hand for the containment and clean-up of the spilled material. The contractor shall perform all sampling to verify clean-up of the spill site and ensure proper disposal of the contaminated material, as required by the Contracting Officer or the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The contractor shall develop and have on site Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP). The contractor shall provide a copy of the SPCCP to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to starting work.

1.

The contractor shall analyze all wastes suspected to be hazardous wastes as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Wastes determined to be RCRA hazardous wastes will be delivered to the Hazmart at Twining Street with a copy of the waste analysis in a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved container for proper handling and disposal.

2.

The contractor shall analyze all oils and equipment suspected to be contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Materials contaminated with PCBs shall be turned over to the Environmental Element, 28 CES/CEIEC, for proper handling and disposal, telephone 385-2674.

1.7

HAZARDOUS WASTE

A.

Permits: N/A

B.

Licensing/Certifications: N/A

C.

Procedures:

1.

Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall review all possible waste streams with the Ellsworth AFB Hazardous Waste Program Manager. The Ellsworth AFB Hazardous Waste Program Manager will determine sampling requirements for all necessary hazardous constituents that may be present in the waste. The contractor shall properly sample all wastes, in accordance with EPA SW-846, suspected to be hazardous wastes as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The contractor will provide proper containers to containerize all wastes for disposal. The contractor will provide containers suitable to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping requirements for any hazardous waste generated during the project. Prior to use of the containers for collection of hazardous waste, the Ellsworth AFB Hazardous Waste Program Manager must approve the containers for this use. The contractor shall properly containerize any hazardous waste and deliver the containers with the RCRA hazardous wastes to the HAZMART located on Twining Street. The contractor will provide the HAZMART contractor with copies of all waste analysis reports, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and any other documentation used to characterize the waste.

2. Suspected presence of toxic materials shall be handled as follows:

a. The contractor will sample all oils and equipment suspected to be contaminated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Materials contaminated with PCBs shall be turned over to the Hazardous Waste Contractor for proper disposal, telephone 385-6602. Any questions can be directed to the Environmental Element, 28 CES/CEIEC, telephone 385-6616.

b. The contractor will have all paints suspected to be Lead Based sampled by a certified individual. If results come back positive as Lead Based Paint, the abatement must be performed by a South Dakota certified abatement contractor IAW all Federal, State and Local Regulations. Materials contaminated with Lead shall be turned over to the Hazardous Waste Contractor for proper disposal, telephone 385-6602. Any questions can be directed to the Environmental Element, 28 CES/CEIEC, telephone 385-6616.

c. The contractor will cease all operations if material is encountered that is suspected to contain asbestos. The contractor will have a certified individual sample all suspect materials to see if it is Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). If it is ACM, abatement must be performed by a South Dakota certified abatement contractor IAW all Federal, State and Local Regulations. All ACM will be manifested and properly disposed of by the South Dakota Certified contractor and manifest will be turned over to the Environmental Element, 28 CES/CEIEC, telephone 385-6616. Any questions can be directed to the Environmental Element, 28 CES/CEIEC, telephone 385-6616.

1.8

DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

A.

Prior to the removal of waste materials from Ellsworth AFB under this contract, the contractor shall have all waste streams, recyclable materials, selected waste disposal facilities, or selected recycling facilities reviewed and approved by the Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Solid Waste Program Manager, and the Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manager. The contractor shall dispose of waste materials off base in such a manner that meets all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. (NO SOIL CAN BE REMOVED OFF SITE WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING AFCEC/CZOM, THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OFFICE, 385-2688).

1.9

INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A.

The contractor shall fill out and submit for approval a Waste Inventory Sheet prior to discharging any wastestream down an industrial or sanitary sewer drain.

1.10

CULTURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION

A.

ARCHEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION: Should the Contractor uncover human remains or other skeletons, Native American artifacts or other archaeological resources during the course of excavation, the work shall be stopped and the Base Cultural Resources Manager in the 28 CES/CEIEC office at 2125 Scott Drive, (605) 385-2690 and the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately.

B.

HISTORIC BUILDING PRESERVATION: If construction activities include excavation or construction which affect any identified historic building or structure, the contractor shall consult with the Base Cultural Resources Manager. A list of identified historic buildings is maintained and available through the 28 CES/CEIEC office at 2125 Scott Drive, (605) 385-2690.

1.11

NATURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION

A.

WETLANDS: If construction activities include excavation or construction in delineated wetlands, the contractor shall consult with the base Natural Resource Manager in the 28 CES/CEIEC office at 2125 Scott Drive, (605) 385-2690. A map of delineated wetlands is maintained and available through the 28 CES/CEIEC office at 2125 Scott Drive, (605) 385-2690.

B.

WILDLIFE HABITAT: Construction activities including excavation or construction which has real or potential impacts to animal burrows, nests, feeding sites or other potential wildlife habitat shall be reported to the base Natural Resource Manager.

C.

LAND MANAGEMENT: Construction activities shall consider nonpoint source pollution control measures, provide for erosion control, water management, runoff disposal, landscaping and special soil problems.

1.12

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY CHECKLIST

A.

If any of the environmental hazards listed on the form are encountered, the contractor shall call the telephone number shown on the form and then immediately notify the contracting officer of the situation.

B.

The Environmental Awareness and Responsibility checklist is located at the end of this specification section.

1.13

EXCAVATION ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROCEDURES

A. Purpose – Beginning when EAFB was activated in 1942, burial or dumping was an industry accepted practice often used to dispose of materials no longer needed or wanted. Accidental spills also occurred periodically. Since the mid-1980s, EAFB environmental programs have been identifying, investigating, and remediating as necessary, waste disposal and spill sites. Unless specifically noted otherwise in the contract documents, there are no known waste disposal or spill sites that affect the specified work. However, during any grading or excavation there is the potential to uncover previously unknown waste or spilled material.

B. Unusual Material - Unusual material as used in this section shall mean any materials other than soils, rock or bedrock encountered during excavation that is not specifically identified as part of the work in the contract document. This includes but is not limited to: stained soils; free product fuels, oils, etc; suspicious odors; bottles, cans, drums, or other containers; wooden, metal, or cardboard boxes; rags, gloves, or personal protective equipment; trash or common landfill debris; concrete, concrete block, wood, metal, or other building materials and construction debris; or any other unidentified materials.

C. Response - If the contractor encounters any unusual materials during any excavation or grading, the contractors shall:

1.

Immediately stop the excavation or grading operation.

2.

Shut down the equipment and leave it in its present location.

3.

Do not attempt to determine the contents of any bottles, containers, boxes, etc.

4.

Withdraw personnel from the equipment and the excavation a distance of at least 50 feet upwind or cross wind or as directed.

5.

Contact the escort, inspector, contracting officer or the contracting officer’s designated representative immediately, or call 911.

6.

Remain in the area until released by the CO or designated representative.

D.

Every contractor and subcontractor employee shall be briefed on the response procedures in this section prior to beginning work on EAFB. Training shall be documented by the employee signing and dating a training log sheet. Log sheet shall be maintained on the immediate jobsite in the contractor’s project office and shall be available for inspection by the contracting officer or designated representative. Response procedures review shall be included in the contractor’s periodic safety meetings.

1.14 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

A. Contractor shall comply with Ellsworth’s affirmative procurement program.

1. Contractor is required to purchase Environmentally Preferable Products manufactured from recycled and reclaimed goods. Environmentally preferable products are listed on the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines – Products (http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm)

2. Exemptions to purchasing the listed products within the Comprehensive Procurements Guidelines – Products are as follows;

a. Item/Material not available within a reasonable period of time.

b. Item/Material fails to meet performance standards set forth in applicable specifications.

c. Item/Material is not available from a sufficient number of sources to maintain a satisfactory level of competition (item available from only one source)

a. Item/Material is only available at an unreasonable cost (the price of the recycled content product exceeds the cost of a comparable non-recycled product).

3. For each item considered on the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines – Products list, contractor shall submit a materials Determination/Exemption form (provided at the end of this section) for approval.

B. Contractor shall submit a monthly diversion rate report. This report shall contain the total weight of material recovered for recycling or reuse, cost (estimated if necessary) to recover materials, and all receipts and documentation of recycling or reuse. The report shall also include the total weight of unrecoverable waste disposed off base, cost (estimated if necessary) of disposal, and documentation of disposal. Report shall be submitted to the Government no later than the 7th day of the following month (i.e. report for June is due by 7 July)

1.15 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT.

A. Contractor shall bring all hazardous materials intended for use on EAFB along with their Safety Data Sheets to the EAFB HAZMART to be labelled and entered into the EAFB hazardous material tracking system. The HAZMART hazardous material pharmacy can be reached at (605) 385-2692. Short-term contractors (those with a period of performance of six months or less) must have their hazardous materials labelled by HAZMART. Long-term contractors (those with a period of performance of more than six months) must have their hazardous materials approved via the base hazardous material approval system, Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health, Management Information System (EESOHMIS) and barcoded by HAZMART.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Section 01800 as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Air Force regulations. Federal, state and local laws, and Air Force regulations pertaining to each environmental program are outlined in Section 8 (EAFB Environmental Engineering Guidelines) of the EAFB Environmental Specification Handbook.

Recycled and Reclaimed Goods Determination/Exemption Form

Project Title: _________________________________________________

Project Number: ______________________________________________

Contract Number: ____________________________________________

Contractor: __________________________________________________

Description of Item/Material: ___________________________________

Item/Material listed in Comprehensive Procurement Guideline status is as follows:

________ Compliant: meets EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines

________ Non-Compliant: does not meet EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for one or more of the following reasons;

_________ a) Recycled product costs more than non-recycled product

_________ b) Recycled product does not meet performance standards

_________ c) Recycled product is not available in a reasonable amount of time

_________ d) Recycled product is not available from a sufficient number of sources

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY

SECTION I Is filled out by the proponent

OFFICE SYMBOL:

SECTION II Is read and initialed by project overseer to ensure personnel and the environment are protected

Construction must start within 180 days of this date for signatures to be valid.

ASBESTOS: When encountering asbestos containing materials (ACM) contact the base Toxics Program Manager for inspection and handling. Do not disturb these materials unless you have a current worker/supervisor asbestos certification. The following are a few of the common types of ACM: 9 in. floor tile and mastics, hard pipe insulation, window putty, acoustic ceilings, some caulking mastics, transite siding or piping, and felt paper. Call 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-6616.

BIRDS, PLANTS, & ANIMALS: Report animal dens with opening larger than 4 inches, large bird nests constructed with twigs larger than 1/2 in., prairie dog towns or vegetation associated w/ ponds. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-2690.

BONES OR ARTIFACTS: When encountering unknown bones and artifacts during digging operations cease digging and contact the environmental flight for further guidance. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-2690.

CONTAMINATED SOIL OR GROUND WATER: If your project is located within one of the operable units indicated on the enclosed map consult with the environmental flight. Report any stained, sheens and smelly soils or ground water. All digging requires a permit. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-2688.

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS: Must be handled as Universal Waste. Contact 385-2684 for current policy.

FREON: A certified refrigerant technician must perform all work on systems containing CFC refrigerants. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-6625.

STORMWATER and CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING: Dewatering effluent cannot be discharged to stormwater system without a permit. Earth disturbance of 1 acre or greater requires a permit. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-2662.

LEAD: For inspection of painted surfaces, please contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-6616.

PCB: When replacing or removing florescent light fixtures read the label on the ballast, if it says that this product does not contain PCB then it can be thrown into a dumpster. If the ballast label does not say anything about PCB then it may contain PCB and should be tested or treated as a PCB. Contact the Environmental Flight for further guidance. For questions contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-6616.

SANDING/DUST: Before sanding metals and painted surfaces or working in dusty areas contact Bioenvironmental Engineering. Painted surfaces may contain lead and other heavy metals which may create a significant health hazard. Excessive concentrations of nuisance dust may cause injury to mucous membranes. Bioenvironmental Engineering can determine what personnel equipment is required to prevent a health hazard. Call 28th MDG at (605) 385-1790.

WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING: Prior to commencing work, proper management, sampling, and disposal of all possible waste streams or recyclable materials must be reviewed and approved by the Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Solid Waste Program Manager, and QRP Manager. For technical support contact 28 CES/CEIEC at 385-2684.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Bring all hazardous materials along with their Safety Data Sheets to the HAZMART, 702 Twining St., to be labeled or approved and barcoded depending on if the duration of the contract period of performance is more or less than six months. Call the HAZMART at (605) 385-4727.

END OF SECTION 01800