SOW Lead Abatement Asbestos Removal_CGC Sledge DS 74M74.pdf

Statement of Work - Lead & Asbestos Abatement CG Yard Baltimore MD

CGC Sledge P/R # 2125405Y6174M74002

Work Item 5, Work Item 10, Work Item 13

SCOPE

Intent. This work describes the requirements for the Contractor to perform lead and asbestos abatement of the following areas:

1. Spot abatement of chrysotile asbestos in three locations in proximity of spud wells inside barge space approximately two sq feet each: six sq feet total. Properly dispose of contaminated materials.

2. Lead abatement of tender laundry overhead/ceiling approximately six sq feet. Properly dispose of contaminated materials.

3. Chrysotile asbestos removal in tender lazarette space forward bulkhead proximity of hatch approximately two sq feet total. Properly dispose of contaminated materials.

REFERENCES

COAST GUARD DRAWINGS

Coast Guard Drawing 75 WLIC 167-1, Manholes, Hatches and Scuttles Schedules &

Details.

Coast Guard Drawing 75B-WAGL-0103-8 REV D, Booklet of general plans.

Coast Guard Drawing 84 CGB 2602-1, Rev 2, Spud Wells and Stern Logs.

Coast Guard Drawing 84-CGB 103-02, Rev 4, Gen Arrangement Plan & Outboard

Profile.

NAVSEA Drawing 804-5773931, Rev A, Acoustic & Thermal Insulation For

Compartments Installation Details.

COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2020, General Requirements.

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2020, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures.

OTHER REFERENCES

None.

REQUIREMENTS

General.

The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, disposals and supervision to safely perform Lead Paint and Asbestos remediation’s listed in this statement of work. All HAZMAT must be placed and sealed in Contractor provided containers and be properly labeled.

The Contractor must provide a work plan, schedule, and removal/disposal methods with proposal.

The Contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements specified as applicable to personnel exposure to Lead HAZMAT. The Contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements specified in 29 CFR 1915, Subpart B, as applicable to Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment. The Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA requirements specified in 29 CFR 1915.1025 and 29 CFR 1926.62, as applicable to personnel exposure to lead. Employee training must meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and Maryland Department of the Environment. All work must meet OSHA Standards, EPA CFR40, local, state, and federal requirements. Any deviations must be reported to the Coast Guard Yard staff immediately. All Contractors’ equipment must meet local, state and federal environmental regulations. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) approval for work methods will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Any work variance approvals will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The contractor shall provide a work plan meeting state and federal regulations with the proposal including all equipment and tools that will be used.

Protective measures - general. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces in the vicinity of the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness.

Protective measures. The Contractor must furnish and install all protective measures in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.3 (Vessel component, space, and equipment protection).

Interferences. The Contractor must handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). The CG Yard shall handle all interference removals in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Some interferences may not be practical for removals. The Contractor will need to cover and work around interference that cannot be removed. Known interferences include, but are not limited to the below-listed:

• No known interferences.

Hazardous material disclosure. The Contractor must be aware of the presence of lead in excess of

0.7 mg/cm2 in primer coatings in the affected locations. The Contractor must be aware of the presence of 2% chrysotile asbestos in the coatings in the affected locations

Lead and chrysotile asbestos abatement, interior. The Contractor must accomplish abatement requirements, as specified in SFLC Std Spec 000, Appendix B. Be aware that surfaces to be abated also include all structural members associated with/adjacent to designated surfaces, in addition to lighting fixtures, pipe runs, and junction boxes.

NOTES

Abatement specific requirements in Appendix B of SFLC Std Spec 0000 include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Additional protective measures.

+ HAZMAT removal/surface preparation.

+ Post-surface preparation clearance sampling and inspection.

+ Lead dust clean up.

+ Waste disposal.

Post-abatement clearance, inspection, and cleaning – order of performance. After completion of surface preparation and removal of generated debris, perform the below-specified tasks, in the specific order provided.

Waste Disposal: Properly dispose of contaminated materials, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. For hazardous waste the contractor will provide lab results and a Government employee from the Environmental Branch MUST sign the HW Manifest copies (original and final) and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) copies must be provided to Environmental Branch. For non hazardous waste the contractor will provide lab results and Government employee must sign the BOL/Manifest copies (original and final) must be provided to Environmental Branch. With the proposal the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer documentation that they have an agreement with an approved Hazardous and non hazardous disposal site.

Lead dust cleaning and wipe sampling. After satisfactory results of visual inspection, perform all tasks associated with lead dust cleaning and wipe sampling.

In-process quality control. The Contractor must abide by all the safety, preservation, and quality control requirements specified in SFLC Std Spec 0000, (In-process QC measures for “critical-coated surfaces").

Visual inspection. Conduct a visual inspection, in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, to ensure that none of the following is present.

• Visible coatings on any part of the substrate, including pitted areas.

• Dust.

• Cleaning material haze.

Clearance sampling. Upon acceptance of the visual inspection results by the COR, do the following:

Wipe sampling – lead dust. Conduct wipe sampling clearance testing, in accordance with ASTM 6966, as designated by the Coast Guard Inspector, in locations within the contained abatement area to ensure that there exist no lead dust residues in excess of the below-listed concentrations, as specified below. Samples must be taken in locations along the deck fwd of the bulkhead and on horizontal surfaces. Submit a CFR with sample results. If any results are higher than the below-listed concentrations following abatement efforts, contractor shall clean affected areas and re-test until lead concentrations are lower than specified below.

• 40 micrograms/square foot (mcg/ft 2) - for berthing and/or food preparation areas.

• 200 micrograms/square foot (mcg/ft 2) –for all other areas.

Laboratory analysis. Ensure that lead dust samples are analyzed by a laboratory certified by the National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) or the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Provide proof with the proposal that the Contractor has an agreement or the ability to use a certified laboratory for lead dust and paint samples.

NOTE

For a listing of certified laboratories, go to www.aiha.org.

Additional wipe clearance testing. Be aware that the Coast Guard reserves the right to coordinate additional wipe clearance testing, at no cost to the Contractor, to verify the sample results.

NOTE

All additional wipe clearance testing conducted by the Coast Guard must be witnessed by the Contractor, to verify where and how samples were collected – and thus, prevent contract disputes.

General Information

Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

The Contractor shall submit, for Contracting Officer approval, a Quality Control Plan as part of its proposal. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a. The quality control organizational structure.

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b. A description of the methods of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

c. A description of the methods of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of Contractor, and any Subcontractor, work, including inspection and testing

Quality Control Reports: The Contractor shall submit a copy of the daily Quality Control Reports to the COR at end of each working day. The Quality Control Reports shall contain, at a minimum, information on the following:

a. Daily Log

b. Safety concerns

c. CFR from pre job sampling and post work sampling

Hours of Operation: The United States Coast Guard Yard normal working hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed, due to local or national emergencies, inclement weather, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. During the months of June thru August the Coast Guard Yard may switch to summer working hours which are 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M Monday thru Friday.

Period of Performance: The start date of February 10, 2025 and all work must be completed (Including safe to enter) in 15 calendar days.

The Contractor shall maintain at all times an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed.

To accommodate Yard work the contractor may be required to work outside of the normal working hours, nights from 1530 - 0600 and possibly on weekends. Advance notice will be given, as much as practical.

On days of inclement weather the Contractor shall call the U.S. Coast Guard Yard inclement weather hotline at (410) 636-7910, option #1 for that day’s status. If the U.S. Coast Guard Yard is closed the contract employees will not report for that day. If there is a delayed opening the contract employees should report at that time specified in the announcement message.

Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, 2401 Hawkins Point Road Curtis Bay Baltimore, MD 21226.

Schedule Period: The start date is February 10, 2025. The Contractor will have 15 calendar days to complete all work including providing safe for occupancy documentation.

All personnel shall receive visitor’s passes and clearance from USCG Coast Guard Yard Security locate at the Main Gate. List of personnel needing access shall be provided to the COR twenty-four (24) hours prior to requiring access. Personnel will be required to provide full name, picture I.D. (valid driver’s license preferred), and date of birth. For non US citizen’s, a passport will be required. The following forms of IDS are authorized:

- CAC - Foreign Passport containing appropriate visas

- TWIC - Green Cards

- Passport - MOST state IDs

The following state ID will not be accepted

- Maine - Missouri*

- Minnesota - Washington*

- Montana

*- Enhanced Drives Licenses (EDL) from Missouri and Washington will be accepted.

Contractor employees shall not enter restricted areas in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Yard security regulations or policies. Before Contractor employees can work at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard Facility, the Contractor shall complete a security investigation on all Contractor employees in connection to this contract. Any Contractor employee with a criminal background shall get prior authorization before they can gain access to U.S. Coast Guard Yard Facility. Contractor shall provide for each employee to the Contracting Officer, the full name and any alias, address, city and state, and date of birth.

Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use.

Reporting Requirements: Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority (Contacting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, Ship Superintendent) any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of U.S. Coast Guard personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. The Contractor shall not substitute employee(s) without prior notification to the Contracting Officer and Ship Superintendent.

Contractor employees shall receive a full safety briefing by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment of all known hazards in areas that work shall be performed.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards: The Contractor shall be required to follow 29 CFR 1915 (OSHA Shipyard Industry Standard), 16 CFR1303, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1915.1025, 29 CFR 1926.62, 15 U.S.C. 2601, while performing this work at the U.S.

Coast Guard Yard. The Contractor shall provide all required personnel safety equipment for their employees, such as, but not limited to; safety helmet, safety glasses with side shields. All safety equipment shall meet OSHA standards. Failure of the Contractor employees to comply with the above requirements could result in a shutdown of operations.

Emergency Services The U.S. Coast Guard Yard has 24 hour first aid, spill response and fire protection available. If necessary, the Contractor may call 410-636-3993 from non- Yard phones and extension 3000 from Yard phones for emergency situations. The U.S.

Coast Guard Yard will provide emergency first aid only. Injuries shall be reported immediately and followed up with a written report to the COR.

ISO Qualifications: Contractor shall comply with all the U.S. Coast Guard Yard International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certifications. The Contractor may be periodically audited to ensure conformity to these certifications and standards. In the event the Contractor creates an unsafe work environment and causes the U.S. Coast Guard Yard work operations to cease, the Contractor shall be held responsible and damages shall be assessed for the length of the work delay.

Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a Supervisor who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the Supervisor is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Supervisor or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Supervisor or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Supervisor and Alternate Supervisor: The Supervisor and Alternate Supervisor shall have at a minimum two (2) years of documented experience supervising marine blasting and two (2) years experience performing blasting. The ability and experience of the above personnel shall be provided to the Government with the proposal in the form of a resume detailing qualifications such as experience and training.

Workers: Workers shall have a minimum two (2) years documented performing blasting services. The ability and experience of the above personnel shall be provided to the Government with the proposal in the form of a resume detailing qualifications such as experience and training.

Coordination with Ship Superintendent: The Contractor shall coordinate all work requirements, stated herein, with the Ship Superintendent, The Ship Superintendent will communicate with the Supervisor to ensure adherence with the SOW.

Damage to Government Property: The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to Government property caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide protective coverings on all vulnerable equipment and surfaces. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the covering is adequate. Any concerns as to the adequacy of the coverings shall be brought to the attention of the Ship Superintendent. The Contractor shall inspect the area before work commences and may request a technical inspection from the Ship Superintendent, however such an inspection does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for damage.

Government Furnished Equipment:

The following is a list of property, equipment and services which the Government will furnish. This list supersedes any other material obligations indicated or implied by referenced drawings.

Services: The Government shall provide material handling services to load and unload Contractor machinery and for the setup of equipment. The Coast Guard Yard shall endeavor to provide timely assistance as requested by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide 24 hour notice to the Government of the need for material handling services. However, there may be occasions where Yard work must take precedence.

These occurrences will be managed as they occur.

Utilities: The Government will provide water, compressed air, and electricity for the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

Compressed Air: The Government shall provide a source of compressed air for contractor machinery. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that their compressed air hookup connections are compatible with the Yard’s compressed air sources. This compressed air is not safe for breathing apparatus’s.

Equipment: The Government will not provide any type of equipment.

Contractor Provided Equipment and Materials.

Contractor Provided Equipment and Materials: The Contractor shall, throughout the performance of this contract, be in possession of fully functioning equipment and tools to complete assigned work on schedule. The following list of equipment and materials may be used for estimating purposes but not limited to personal protective equipment, breathing apparatus’s, blasting hoods, blasting gloves, coveralls, disposable suits, safety equipment, lighting, cleaning equipment, heaters, dehumidifiers, dust collectors, vacuums, air dryers, blast pots, hoses, and power tools. Provide all standard Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard, hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, fall protection equipment, blasting hoods, flash lights, gloves and respirators including cartridges, and Tyvek suits.

The Contractor shall report to the designated work site on the date specified on the written notification by the Contracting Officer in the form of a signed task order. No other individual has the authority to direct the Contractor to begin work, other than a warranted Contracting Officer. Pending Coast Guard Yard production schedules, services may be required on an intermittent basis within the time period and quantity specified.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be required before submitting bid.

DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVES: The designated contracting officer’s QAE and COR representative and Point of Contact for this project is LTJG Alaric Gricius 410-365-8457. Inquiries concerning any phase of the specification before or after award shall be made to LTJG Alaric Gricius.

CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK: The offeror must visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions which can affect the cost of the work thereof.

Failure to do so will not relieve bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The government will assume no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misrepresentations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the request for quotes, the specification or related documents.

AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT: The contractor must immediately notify the contracting officer’s QAE representative of the intended start date. The work shall be done in accordance with the specification.

ORAL MODIFICATION: No oral statement of any person other than the contracting officer shall in any manner or degree, modifies or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be accomplished with the best standard practices, and by workmen thoroughly experienced in the required trades. The work shall be supervised by experienced personnel and shall be satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

PERMITS: The contractor shall without additional expense to the government, obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for the prosecution of the work. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: If the contractor desires to carry on work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays or outside the unit’s regular hours, must submit their request in writing to the Contracting Officer’s QAE Representative for approval consideration.

The contractor shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the government for inspecting the work in progress.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK: Contact the Contracting Officer’s QAE Representative to arrange for inspection/acceptance of work.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND VEHICLES:

All contractors and subcontractors performing work onboard the Coast Guard Yard shall utilize the RAPIDGate Program (www.rapidgate.com) if repeat access to the CG Yard is required for seven (7) or more days annually. RAPIDGate manages the Non-Common http://www.rapidgate.com/

Access Credential (CAC) eligible vendor/contractor companies and their employees who require access to Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore. Vendor/contractor CAC eligibility has been restricted to only those who require physical access to Coast Guard Yard and logical access to a DoD or DHS network or system.

Costs incurred for delays at the gate due to the contractor’s failure to comply with this requirement or to provide qualified, authorized personnel will not be reimbursed by the Government. Additionally, consideration may be negotiated for performance delays caused by the contractor’s failure to comply with RAPIDGate requirements, or for delays caused by the disqualification of contractor employees.

Each contractor provided vehicle or towed trailer shall show the contractor’s name so that it is clearly visible on the vehicle. A valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker is required. All vehicles operated on government property shall be maintained in a good state of repair.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Responsibilities:

(1) All contractors working on CG Yard shall abide by all federal safety regulations as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 29 CFR 1910 (series) and 29 CFR 1926 (series). Contractor written safety programs shall be reviewed by the Base Safety Office prior to starting work.

(2) Written notification must be provided to the YARD Safety Officer, in their capacity as Fire Marshal of any activity that could potentially cause fire or explosion or that changes or reduces the capability of fighting a fire or explosion.

Some examples of qualifying activities are: a fire hydrant or fire suppression system that must be taken out of service for any reason, electrical work that affects fire alarm systems, introduction of hazardous or flammable material onto the unit, and blocking of any egress routes or emergency vehicle routes. Inclusion of this information in the contract constitutes written notification as long as the outsource review sheet is signed by Base Safety Officer.

(3) Copies of the following must be provided to the YARD Safety Office prior to starting work in affected areas: Confined Space Entry Permits, Hot Work Chits, and Dig Chits. Confined space clearance must be conducted by a certified marine chemist and permit required spaces will have a copy of the permit posted on site during work. Hot work will only be conducted with permission and a fire watch must be posted during work.

(4) Lock Out/Tag Out requires notification and coordination with the Ship Superintendent and will not be conducted by the contractor. A representative from CG YARD is required for all contractor Lock Out/Tag Out needs.

(5) In the event the Contractor creates an unsafe work environment and will cause yard work operations to cease, the Contractor will be held responsible and damages shall be assessed for the length of the work delay.

Rights:

1. Every employee working on the CG Yard has the right to a safe and healthy work place. The contractor has the responsibility and right to stop unsafe work.

QAE’s and the Safety Officer may also institute a work stoppage relating to unsafe practices or immediate danger to life and health situations.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:

a. All contractors working on CG Yard shall abide by all federal environmental regulations as published by the Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR (series). Contractor written environmental management and pollution prevention programs shall be reviewed by the Environmental Protection Specialist prior to starting work and must be in accordance with the Unit Environmental Guide.

b. Written notification must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist of any activity that could potentially cause a permit violation to Derrick Josey 410-636-7070. Some examples of qualifying activities are: any activity that could result in a spill or discharge into a waterway or introducing a hazardous material into the environment.

c. Copies of the following must be provided to the Environmental Protection Specialist prior to starting work in affected areas: Material Safety Data Sheets, permits, and notices of intent.

PART 5

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

CONTRACT DEFINITIONS:

CONTRACTOR A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

KEY PERSONNEL Contractor personnel whose qualifications are evaluated in the source selection process and whose services the Government that can required as part of the performance of the contract in accordance with the Key Personnel provisions in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. Substitution of all Key Personnel requires approval by the Contracting Officer.

QUALITY ASSURANCE The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY CONTROL All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract and commercial quality requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privities of contract with the subcontractor.

Hard Hats: The Contractor shall have the employee’s name, as it appears on identification card, designated on the front and the Company’s name on both sides. The lettering shall be standard commercial lettering (not hand printed), no less than ½ inch in height for the Company’s name and no less than 3 /8” in height for employee’s name. Lettering color is to be black. Other company officials visiting the work site shall wear a hard hat that is marked with the official’s name on the front and the company’s name on both sides.