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This solicitation seeks sealed bids from certified small business concerns for a signs and safety repairs project along highways PR-1, PR-2, and PR-3 in Puerto Rico. The project consists of repairing signs and guardrails damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including traffic sign assemblies, new guardrails and end terminals, bridge transition upgrades, traffic sign and guardrail demolition and removal, and temporary traffic control. The total cost of the project is expected to exceed $10 million and will be split into multiple schedules. Bids are due on a date specified in block 13a of the solicitation. Interested vendors must register at beta.sam.gov to receive email notifications and access solicitation documents, which will no longer be mailed. Bidders must have valid representation and certifications on sam.gov and dol.gov. Questions should be directed to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov.
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ACM SURVEY
FOR
GUARDRAILS ALONG PR3 FROM KM 0.0 IN SAN JUAN
TO KM 159.15 IN SALINAS
Prepared For:
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority
October 2019
Prepared By:
Analytical Environmental
Services International, Inc.
611 Monserrate Street
2nd Floor, Santurce, P.R. 00907
(787) 722-0220 / Fax (787) 724-5788
(EXCEPT 46.60 TO 48.90)
Rev. 11/5/19
General View of PR3 Guardrails Project from Km 0 to 159.15 San Juan to Salinas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND
3.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/DESCRIPTION
4.0 METHODS OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
5.0 SAMPLING METHODS
6.0 INSPECTION RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS
7.0 CONCLUSIONS
APPENDIX I - AESI Certifications and Accreditations
APPENDIX II - Hazard Assessment
APPENDIX III- Analytical Results
ADY PADAN, PH.D
ADY PADAN, PH.D 1
I. SUMMARY
A survey for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) was conducted by Analytical Environmental Services
International (AES International), Inc. for Road PR-3 from
Km 0.0 in San Juan to Km 159.15 in Salinas (not including
Km 46.60 to 48.90).
The inspection was conducted on October 4th, 7th & 8th, 2019 by Elme Rivera, an EQB/AHERA certified asbestos inspector.
The scope of the survey included sampling and physical assessments of suspected ACM from the road section.
Fifteen (15) samples were collected from suspected ACM present. Asbestos fibers were not detected in any of the samples collected and analyzed.
ADY PADAN, PH.D 2
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A survey for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) was conducted by Analytical
Environmental Services International, Inc. (AES International) for Road PR-3 from Km
0.0 in San Juan to Km 159.15 in Salinas (not including Km 46.60 to 48.90).
The survey was conducted on October 4th, 7th & 8th, 2019 by Elme Rivera, an
EQB/AHERA certified asbestos building inspector (see Appendix I for credentials).
The inspection was performed based on AHERA protocol, according to the following scenario:
• The road was divided in functional spaces (in Km)
• Visual inspection was performed
• Samples were collected from suspect material
2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND
Asbestos was used in the construction industry from 1900 to 1989. It is still being used today in various products. The health effects of asbestos have been studied since the
1930's. More health studies have been conducted in asbestos than any other natural substance. The mere presence of asbestos containing materials does not necessary constitute a health hazard. However, when these materials become disturbed from building renovation, maintenance, or other every day activities that allow fibers to be released into the environment, a potential hazard does exist.
The relationship between exposure level and health risk is very complex. Although this relationship is not completely understood, asbestos exposure has been associated with various types of lung diseases including a debilitating lung disease called ASBESTOSIS;
a rare cancer of chest called MESOTHELIOMA; and cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and other organs. Asbestosis is not fatal; it is however incurable. One who has it cannot breathe easily and physical activity becomes limited. MESOTHELIOMA is
100% fatal, as there is no cure. These diseases can be directly linked to asbestos because of the mineral particles that can be found in the lining of the lungs and stomach, since the body cannot absorb these minerals. Tests have determined that asbestos can cause cancer, but scientists disagree on the amount of asbestos fibers that must be inhaled to cause cancer. The nose filters out all visible particles. Therefore, only the microscopic fibers are the one who cause the problems.
Studies indicate different health effect resulting from exposure to chrysotile asbestos versus exposure to the amphibole form of asbestos. The later, which include tremolite, amosite, actinolite, anthophyllite and crocidolite have more significant health impact than chrysotile.
ADY PADAN, PH.D 3
Some scientists cite studies concluding that is the size of the fibers deposited in the lungs that result in cancer. Long, thin fibers, greater than 8 microns in length and less than
0.25 microns in diameter show the highest potential of cancer development.
2.1 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
The EPA's rules concerning the application, removal, and disposal of ACM, as well as manufacturing, spraying and fabricating of ACM were issued under the asbestos
NESHAP regulation (U.S. EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants, 40 CFR 61 Subpart M, October 30, 1987). The asbestos NESHAP regulation governs asbestos demolition and renovation projects in all facilities. The NESHAP rule usually requires owners or operators to have all friable ACM removed before the building is demolished and may require its removal before renovation. If friable ACM shall be disturbed, the NESHAP rule may require appropriate work practices, or procedures for emission control. The rule states that any ACM, which may become friable, poses a potential hazard that should be addressed.
A revised NESHAP ruling was released on November 20, 1990, effective February 20, 1991 which includes as the responsibility of the owner, or operator, to "prior to the commencement of the demolition or renovation, thoroughly inspect the affected facility or part of the facility where demolition or renovation operation will occur for the presence of asbestos, including Category I and Category II non-friable ACM." (40 CFR, Part 61, National Emission Standards for hazardous Air Pollutants, Asbestos NESHAP
Revision, Final Rule, November 20, 1990).
3.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/DESCRIPTION
4.0 METHODS OF BUILDING INSPECTION
Each sample was classified according to the condition of Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACM) in that location and the potential for material disturbance. All the areas were visually inspected.
5.0 SAMPLING METHODS
Fifteen (15) samples were collected from guardrail rubber spacers.
Project consists of Hurricane Maria Efforts for signing and guardrails designs on the PR-3, kilometers 0.0 to Km 159.15 from San Juan to Salinas, PR.
ADY PADAN, PH.D 4
6.0 INSPECTION RESULTS
Suspected materials were observed during visual inspection. Fifteen (15) samples were collected and analyzed. Results are presented in Appendix III. Asbestos fibers were not found in any of the samples collected and analyzed.
7.0 CONCLUSIONS
A survey for ACM was conducted for Road PR-3 from Km 0 to 159.15, San Juan to
Salinas, PR. The materials surveyed were described above. No ACM were detected.
The ACM survey results do not include materials which are non-accessible, non-visible and may be present behind/inside the walls, or hidden inside the structures. These materials must be assessed at the time of the modernization.
Elme Rivera, EQB Asbestos Inspector
Lic#: ASB-0319-0201-SI
Forma P GC-009
GOBIERNO DE PUERTO RICO
OFICINA DEL GOBERNADOR
JUNTA DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL
Área de Calidad de Agua
CERTIFICACION DE NO PRESENCIA DE ASBESTO
EN ESTRUCTURAS A DEMOLERSE
(Deberá completarse en letra de molde o impresa)
PGC-_____________________
PARA USO OFICIAL
(Nombre) (Estado Civil) (Municipio)
Dirección Postal__________________________________ _________________________________________________ demolición se encuentra libre de asbesto.
2. La información antes indicada es cierta y correcta.
3. Afirmo y reconozco las consecuencias de incluir y someter información falsa en este documento.
(Municipio)
Firma y Sello del Profesional o
Firma del Inspector de Asbesto registrado por la JCA (Original)
Nota: Ingenieros o Arquitectos deberán someter evidencia de que se encuentra al día en el pago de sus cuotas de colegiación e Inspectores de Asbesto deberán someter evidencia de la tarjeta de registro provista por la JCA.
Dirección Física: Ave. Ponce de León 1308, Carr. Estatal 8838, Sector el Cinco, Río Piedras, PR 00926
Dirección Postal: Apartado 11488, Santurce, PR 00910-
Elme Rivera Casado Yo, ______________________________, mayor de edad,______________, y vecino de__ _______________________ Vega Baja
Vega Baja Lakes Calle 11 L31 00693 (Pueblo) (Zip Code)
Vega Baja
787 724 5788
969 1311 787 722 0220
4. Para que así conste, firmo la presente certificación en ___________________ __________________ de Puerto Rico, Tel. (787) 767-8181 • Fax (787) 767-1962 hoy día ____ de ____________________ de ________
Teléfonos: Residencial (______) ______- ________ Oficina (______) ______- ________ Ext.________ Fax (______) ______- ________
Certifico que:
1. La estructura localizada en__________________________________________________, la cual será objeto de una
San Juan
15 octubre 2019
* Esta certificacion es exclusivamente para las areas muestreadas.
amarin Typewritten text *PR3 from Km 0.0 to Km 159.15 (except 46.60-48.90) from San Juan to Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Appendix I
ACM Inspector Credentials
Appendix II
ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ASBESTOS SAMPLE INSPECTION FORM FOR PHYSICAL & HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Client Name Behar Ybarra & Associates Road: PR3
Project Name: Guardrails along PR3 from Km 0.0 to Km 159.15 (San Juan to Salinas)
Inspection Date: 10/4, 10/7/19 Page: 1 of 3
Homogeneous Material Description Material Asbestos Friability Location Asbestos
Total
Square
AHERA
Assessment Hazard
I.D. Number Material Description
Category Content of Materials Contents Feet of
ACM
Category (1-7,X, None)
Ranking (1-7)
ER1
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
8.8 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER2
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
15.4 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER3
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
18.7 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER4
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
43.4 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER5
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
51.4 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER6
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
71.8 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
Inspected by: Elme Rivera Date:
Friability: F = friable, NF = nonfriable, X = not applicable (material is non-ACBM)
AHERA Assessment Category: 1 = Damaged of significantly damaged TSI ACBM; 2 = Damaged friable surfacing ACBM; 3 = Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM;
4 = Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM; 5 = ACBM with potential for damage; 6 = ACBM with potential for significant damage;
7 = Any remaining friable ACBM or friable suspected ACBM; X = Not applicable (material is non-ACBM or non-friable surfacing or miscellaneous materials);
None = No assessment category provided in original inspection.
Hazard Ranking Category: 1 = Significantly damaged; 2 = Damaged and potential of significant damage; 3 = Damaged and potential for damage; 4 = Damaged;
5 = Potential for significant damage; 6 = Potential for damage; 7 = All remaining ACBM
* - See Floor Plans for Location of Functional Spaces; ** - Unless Specified, the Asbestos Type is Chrysotile; ND - None Detected
10/4, 10/7/19
Client Name Behar Ybarra & Associates Road: PR3
Project Name: Guardrails along PR3 from Km 0.0 to Km 159.15 (San Juan to Salinas)
Inspection Date: Page: 2 of 3
Homogeneous Material Description Material Asbestos Friability Location Asbestos
Total
Square
AHERA
Assessment Hazard
I.D. Number Material Description
Category Content of Materials Contents Feet of
ACM
Category (1-7,X, None)
Ranking (1-7)
ER7
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
97.7 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER8
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
118.2 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER9
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
128.4 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER10
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
139.0 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER11
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
142.0 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER12
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
153.0 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
Inspected by: Elme Rivera Date:
Friability: F = friable, NF = nonfriable, X = not applicable (material is non-ACBM)
AHERA Assessment Category: 1 = Damaged of significantly damaged TSI ACBM; 2 = Damaged friable surfacing ACBM; 3 = Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM;
4 = Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM; 5 = ACBM with potential for damage; 6 = ACBM with potential for significant damage;
7 = Any remaining friable ACBM or friable suspected ACBM; X = Not applicable (material is non-ACBM or non-friable surfacing or miscellaneous materials);
None = No assessment category provided in original inspection.
Hazard Ranking Category: 1 = Significantly damaged; 2 = Damaged and potential of significant damage; 3 = Damaged and potential for damage; 4 = Damaged;
5 = Potential for significant damage; 6 = Potential for damage; 7 = All remaining ACBM
* - See Floor Plans for Location of Functional Spaces; ** - Unless Specified, the Asbestos Type is Chrysotile; ND - None Detected
10/7, 10/8/19
Client Name Behar Ybarra & Associates Road: PR3
Project Name: Guardrails along PR3 from Km 0.0 to Km 159.15 (San Juan to Salinas)
Inspection Date: Page: 3 of 3
Homogeneous Material Description Material Asbestos Friability Location Asbestos
Total
Square
AHERA
Assessment Hazard
I.D. Number Material Description
Category Content of Materials Contents Feet of
ACM
Category (1-7,X, None)
Ranking (1-7)
ER13
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
154.0 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER14
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
156.4 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
ER15
Rubber Spacer from Guardrail Km
159.0 Misc. No NF Km 0.0 to 159 ND X
Inspected by: Elme Rivera Date:
Friability: F = friable, NF = nonfriable, X = not applicable (material is non-ACBM)
AHERA Assessment Category: 1 = Damaged of significantly damaged TSI ACBM; 2 = Damaged friable surfacing ACBM; 3 = Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM;
4 = Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM; 5 = ACBM with potential for damage; 6 = ACBM with potential for significant damage;
7 = Any remaining friable ACBM or friable suspected ACBM; X = Not applicable (material is non-ACBM or non-friable surfacing or miscellaneous materials);
None = No assessment category provided in original inspection.
Hazard Ranking Category: 1 = Significantly damaged; 2 = Damaged and potential of significant damage; 3 = Damaged and potential for damage; 4 = Damaged;
5 = Potential for significant damage; 6 = Potential for damage; 7 = All remaining ACBM
* - See Floor Plans for Location of Functional Spaces; ** - Unless Specified, the Asbestos Type is Chrysotile; ND - None Detected
Appendix III
| Divisor Appendix I.pdf |
| Divisor Appendix II.pdf |
| Divisor Appendix III.pdf |
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