SOW_Morris MN_Asbestos Abatement_3.30.2022.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Asbestos Abatement North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab (NCSCRL) USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

DATE: March 30, 2022

North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab (NCSCRL) USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOW Description

Project Specifications:

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 73 00 Execution 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09651 Resilient Floor Tile

DIVISION 12 - FINISHES

12 30 00 Counters

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILAITON AND AIR CONDITIONING

230700 HVAC Insulation

Attachments

• Material Approval Submittal form

• Schedule of Material Submittals

• Hazardous Material Assessment which includes floor plans and photos

• RCM Lab Report

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scope of Work Description Asbestos Abatement North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab (NCSCRL) USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

Scope of Work Description:

1. Project Location:

2. Point of Contact at Location:

USDA-ARS-North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab (NCSCRL) 803 Iowa Ave.

Morris, MN 23667

Mike Jorgenson Office: (320) 585 – 8444 Cell: (320) 287 – 3478 Michael.Jorgenson@usda.gov

3. The scope of the project is to:

• Remove, clean-up, and dispose of asbestos containing materials

(ACM) and asbestos/waste contaminated elements.

• Provide and install new pipe insulation, duct piping, roofing material, floor tile and base, air ducts, and flue duct piping (from fume hood through roof).

• The Base is Building 1. Option 1 is Building 8. Option 2 is the counter tops, sinks, and drying rack located in Buildings 2 and 4.

• Work shall be sequenced to minimize the downtime of the buildings. All new materials shall be on-site and ready for installation before proceeding with any demolition of the existing buildings. Once “on-site” work commences, the work shall be completed without interruption to avoid jeopardizing ongoing research.

4. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, supervision and incidentals for all elements of the work to provide a complete and properly functioning installation in accordance with this Statement of Work, Specifications, and Hazardous Materials Assessment.

mailto:Michael.Jorgenson@usda.gov

USDA- ARS, Morris, MN

Project Specifications Asbestos Abatement

01 32 00 - 1 Construction Progress Documentation

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 00 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract including other Division 01 Specification Sections apply to this Section.

1.2

SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Daily construction reports.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

1.3

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period. Submit via email.

1. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule in “pdf” format and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (initial or updated) and date on label.

B. Construction Schedule Updating Reports: Submit upon request by Owner.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit at weekly intervals.

1.4

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Scheduling Qualifications: Contractor shall have the capability of updated construction schedule within 24 hours.

B. Contractor’s Construction Schedule: The Contractor shall secure time commitments for performing construction activities from his subcontractors and suppliers. The Contractor shall prepare a combined construction schedule for the entire project. The schedule shall be a comprehensive, integrated, and fully developed.

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1.5 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording events at Project site.

An electronic copy (pdf format) of the daily reports shall be submitted daily to the COR/EPM.

A copy of the daily reports shall be sent weekly to the CO along with certified payrolls (coordinate submission requirements with CO). The daily construction report must be dated and signed and should including the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

3. Accidents.

4. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

5. Meter readings and similar recordings.

6. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

7. Services connected and disconnected.

8. Equipment or system tests and startups.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: Upon request by Owner, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to CO/ACO/COR/EPM.

END OF SECTION 01 32 00

01 33 00 - 1 Submittal Procedures

01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract including other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for “Material Approved Submittal” form

C. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for “Schedule of Materials Submittals” form.

1.2

SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for the administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.3

DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals: Written and graphic information.

B. Portable Document Format (pdf): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Format:

1. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

a. Name of subcontractor if applicable.

b. Description of the Work covered.

1.5 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

01 33 00 - 2 Submittal Procedures

B. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. Time for review shall commence on Owner's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to permit the processing of submittals, including re-submittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow calendar 15 days for initial review of each submittal.

2. Re-submittal Review: Allow calendar 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

C. Electronic Submittals: All submittals shall be submitted electronically in “pdf” format, via email. Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Format acceptable to Government, containing the following information:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of Contractor.

d. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

e. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

D. Identify features, accessories and finishes requiring selection by CO/ACO/COR/ EPM.

E. Use for Construction: Retain complete approved copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from CO/ACO/COR/ EPM.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and transmit submittals for material and products proposed for the project.

1. Submit via email with electronic submittal files attached.

2. Manufacturers / products that are submitted as “Approved Equal” are reviewed during the submittal / shop drawing process and not prior to bidding. Contractor shall be responsible for submitting information to show equivalence. Determination by CO/ACO/COR/EPM on equivalence is final.

3. Each submittal shall include a completed “Material Approval Submittal” form. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for this form.

B. Include one hard copy of each approved shop drawing in the Operations and Maintenance

Manual submitted to the Government during Closeout Procedures.

C. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each submittal to show which products (manufacturer, model, type, size, options, etc.) are proposed.

01 33 00 - 3 Submittal Procedures

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to

CO/ACO/COR/ EPM.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 CO/COR ACTION

A. General: CO/ACO/COR/EPM will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Submittals: CO/ACO/COR/EPM will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. CO/ACO/COR/EPM will provide notation on each submittal to indicate the appropriate determination from their review:

1. Reviewed - Approved with No Exceptions Noted.

2. Reviewed - Approved with Notes - Make Corrections Noted

3. Reviewed - Revise and Resubmit.

4. Reviewed - Rejected.

3.3 REQUIRED SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

A. See individual specification sections and Drawings.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

01 42 00 - 1 References

01 42 00 – REFERENCES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."

B. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

B. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Thomson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

B. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

ICC International Code Council www.iccsafe.org

ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.

http://www.iccsafe.org/

01 42 00 - 2 References

C. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

DOE Department of Energy

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FCC Federal Communications Commission

FDA Food and Drug Administration

LBL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration

PHS Office of Public Health and Science

SD State Department

USDA Department of Agriculture

USPS Postal Service

01 42 00 - 3 References

D. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

ADAAG American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

FED-STD Federal Standard

FTMS Federal Test Method Standard

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards Available from Access Board

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 42 00

01 50 00 - 1 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

1.2 USE CHARGES

A. Water Service from Existing System: Water from Government's existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

B. Electric Power Service from Existing System: Electric power from Government's existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

B. Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary utility before use. Contractor to obtain required certifications and permits.

C. Accessible Temporary Egress: Comply with applicable provisions in ICC/ANSI A117.1 and OSHA regulations and standards.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Contractor to assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use.

2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

01 50 00 - 2 Temporary Facilities and Controls

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Connect to existing service.

1. Arrange with COR / COTR for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary facilities.

B. Water Service: Connect to Government's existing water service facilities.

C. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor shall furnish toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water at the facility for use of construction personnel.

D. Telephone Service: Provide superintendent with cellular telephone for use.

E. Electric Power Service: Connect to Government's existing electric power service.

F. While Contractor is using existing installations for temporary facility purposes; Contractor shall maintain existing installations in condition acceptable to the Government. At Substantial Completion, Contractor shall restore existing installations used for temporary facilities to their original, properly operating condition prior to its initial use.

3.3

SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

B. Parking: Use designated areas of Government's existing parking areas for construction personnel.

C. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Waste Disposal: Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of project waste diverted to recycle. The Contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of project closeout. If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

01 50 00 - 3 Temporary Facilities and Controls

3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Protection of Existing Facilities: Protect existing vegetation, equipment, structures, utilities, and other installations and improvements at Project site and on adjacent properties, except those indicated to be removed or altered. Repair damage to existing facilities.

B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

C. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Provide and maintain all safeguards in accordance with

OSHA regulations and standards and to provide adequate protection to pedestrians and building occupants. Comply with OSHA requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

D. Temporary Egress: Maintain temporary egress from existing occupied facilities as required by

OSHA.

E. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses, comply with

NFPA 241.

3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

C. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended or no later than Substantial Completion. Restore permanent construction that may have been disturbed due to the temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

END OF SECTION 01 50 00

01 73 00 - 1 Execution

01 73 00 – EXECUTION

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Installation of the Work.

2. Cutting and patching.

3. Progress cleaning.

4. Protection of installed construction.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Cutting: Removal of in-place construction necessary to permit installation or performance of other work.

B. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore construction to original conditions after installation of other work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Cutting and Patching: Cut and patch elements in a manner that will not change:

1. Load-carrying capacity or increase deflection.

2. Reduce their capacity to perform as intended.

3. Increase maintenance.

4. Decrease operational life or safety.

5. Reduce building’s aesthetic qualities.

B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment.

C. All phases of the Work shall be executed while maintaining full compliance with applicable EPA regulations and OSHA standards including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections and Drawings.

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B. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials and that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the

Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions for all other conditions affecting installation and performance. If conditions detrimental to that installation and performance are identified, submit report to CO/COR/COTR/EPM. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Verify dimensions of existing conditions and related Work elements before fabrication.

B. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items.

C. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of Contractor, submit a request for information to CO/COR/EPM according to requirements in Contract.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment, elevation, and as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading.

D. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels (85 db or greater) to the public or Government staff without prior approval by COR / COTR.

E. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place, accurately located and aligned.

1. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction.

01 73 00 - 3 Execution

F. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

G. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching.

B. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

C. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

D. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage.

Provide protection from adverse weather conditions.

E. Cutting: Cut in-place construction using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction.

F. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable.

G. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials from adjacent finished surfaces.

3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Maintain clean Project site and work areas, free of waste materials and debris.

Dispose of materials lawfully.

B. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

3.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 01 73 00

01 77 00 - 1 Closeout Procedures

01 77 00 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Final completion procedures.

2. Submission of Documentation on Diverting Project Waste to Recycle

3. Warranties.

4. Final cleaning.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Execution" for progress cleaning of Project site.

2. Division 01 Section “Operating and Maintenance Data” for operating and maintenance manual.

1.2 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion:

1. Submit project record documents in accordance with Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.3.

2. Submit Documentation on Diverting Project Waste to recycle in accordance with

Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.4.

3. Submit Project Warranties in accordance with Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.5.

B. Final Site Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection. On receipt of request, CO/COR/COTR/EPM will either proceed with site inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements.

1.3 SUBMISSION OF PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Submit electronic copy (scan) of project record documents along with three (3) hard copies of project record documents to the CO/ACO/COR/EPM.

1.4 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION ON DIVERTING PROJECT WASTE TO RECYCLE

A. See Section 01 50 00 for additional information.

01 77 00 - 2 Closeout Procedures

B. The Contractor shall submit documentation on the amount of project waste diverted to recycle as part of project closeout. Contractor shall submit the type and amount of waste that was diverted to recycle, present information in a clear, typewritten format. If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical. Submit this documentation in accordance with the procedures indicated in Section 01 33 00.

1.5 SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT WARRANTIES

A. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of Project Manual. Submit electronic copy of the warranty manual along with three (3) hard copies of warranty manual to the CO/ACO/COR/EPM. Hard copy of the warranty manual shall be a bound and indexed three ring binder containing written warranties for equipment/products furnished under the contract with a complete listing of such equipment/products.

1. The equipment/products warranty list shall:

a. Identify the product / equipment.

b. Include the duration of the warranty

c. Indicate the start date of the warranty

d. Indicate the ending date of the warranty

e. List the point of contact and contact information (name, address and telephone number) for fulfillment of the warranty.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

3.1 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain, at project site, one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work:

1. Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

5. Approved shop drawings, product data, and samples.

6. Manufacturer's instruction for assembly, installation, and adjusting.

B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Government.

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C. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction.

D. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

E. Legibly mark to record actual construction.

3.2 WARRANTIES

A. Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information.

B. Retain warranties until time specified for submittal.

3.3 CLEANUP

A. Provide final cleaning in accordance with ASTM E 1971. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the site.

END OF SECTION 01 77 00

01 78 23 - 1 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 78 23 - Operation and Maintenance Data

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

1.2 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Manual Content: Submit manual content formatted and organized as required by this Section.

B. Format: Submit electronic copy of the operation and maintenance manual (pdf format) along with three (3) hard copies of operation and maintenance manual to the CO/COR/COTR/EPM.

2.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Organization: Each manual shall contain the following materials. Organize each manual with a separate section for each of the following materials in the order listed.

1. Title page.

2. Table of contents.

3. Manual contents for glazing and associated components.

4. Manual contents for aluminum glazing caps and associated components.

5. Manual contents for sealants

B. Title Page: Include the following information:

1. Name and address of Project.

2. Government contract number.

3. Date of submittal.

4. Name and contact information for Contractor.

C. Table of Contents: List each product and system included in manual, identified by product name.

D. Manuals, Paper Copy: Submit manuals in bound and labeled volumes.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, three-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section of the manual.

Mark each tab to indicate contents.

01 78 23 - 2 Operation and Maintenance Data

2.2 OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

A. Content: Include the following information:

1. Maintenance and cleaning procedures.

B. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

C. Maintenance Procedures: Include manufacturer's written recommendations and the following, as applicable:

1. Manufacturer’s standard maintenance instructions and bulletins.

2. Drawings, diagrams, and instructions required for maintenance including disassembly, removal, replacement and reassembly instructions.

3. Identification and nomenclature of parts and components.

4. List of items recommended to be stocked as spare parts and local sources for parts and components.

5. Types of cleaning agents to be used and methods of cleaning.

6. List of cleaning agents and methods of cleaning detrimental to product.

7. Schedule for routine cleaning and maintenance.

3.1 MANUAL PREPARATION

A. Manufacturers' Data: Data shall be marked to identify each product or component incorporated into the Work.

B. Include copy of approved submittals from shop drawing submission(s) in manual.

END OF SECTION 01 78 23

USDA NORTH CENTRAL SOIL CONSERVATION RESEARCH LAB (NCSCRL)

803 IOWA AVE., MORRIS, MN 23667

02 82 11- 1

SECTION 02 82 11

TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

1.1.3 RELATED WORK

1.1.4 TASKS

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

1.4.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

1.5.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

1.5.3 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.4 STATE

REQUIREMENTS

1.5.5 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.6 STANDARDS

1.5.7 EPA GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

1.5.8 NOTICES

1.5.9 PERMITS/LICENSES

1.5.10 POSTING AND FILING OF REGULATIONS

1.5.11 USDA RESPONSIBILITIES

1.5.12 SITE SECURITY

1.5.13 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN AND ARRANGEMENTS

1.5.14 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION

1.6.1 PERSONNEL

1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.1 GENERAL - RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

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1.7.2 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

1.7.3 SELECTION AND USE OF RESPIRATORS

1.7.4 MINIMUM RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

1.7.5 MEDICAL WRITTEN OPINION

1.7.6 RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

1.7.7 RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK

1.7.8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF RESPIRATORS

1.7.9 SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEMS

1.8 WORKER PROTECTION

1.8.1 TRAINING OF ABATEMENT

PERSONNEL

1.8.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

1.8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1.8.4 REGULATED AREA ENTRY PROCEDURE

1.8.5 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE - PAPR

1.8.6 REGULATED AREA REQUIREMENTS

1.9 DECONTAMINATION FACILITIES

1.9.1 DESCRIPTION

1.9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES TO THE PDF and W/EDF

1.9.4 PERSONNEL DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (PDF)

1.9.5 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION FACILITY (W/EDF)

1.9.6 WASTE/EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.2 NEGATIVE PRESSURE FILTRATION SYSTEM

2.1.3 DESIGN AND LAYOUT

2.1.4 NEGATIVE AIR MACHINES (HEPA UNITS)

2.1.5 PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL

2.1.6 MONITORING

2.1.7 AUXILIARY GENERATOR

2.1.8 SUPPLEMENTAL MAKE-UP AIR INLETS

2.1.9 TESTING THE SYSTEM

2.1.10 DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE SYSTEM

2.1.11 USE OF SYSTEM DURING ABATEMENT OPERATIONS

2.1.12 DISMANTLING THE SYSTEM

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2.2 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS IN THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.1 GENERAL

2.2.2 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEALING THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.3 CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.4 CRITICAL BARRIERS

2.2.5 PRIMARY BARRIERS

2.2.6 SECONDARY BARRIERS

2.2.7 EXTENSION OF THE REGULATED AREA

2.2.8 FIRESTOPPING

2.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING

2.3.1 GENERAL

2.3.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OF THE CIH CONSULTANT

2.3.3 MONITORING, INSPECTION AND TESTING BY CONTRACTOR CPIH

2.4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

2.5 SUBMITTALS

2.5.1 PRE-START MEETING SUBMITTALS

2.5.2 SUBMITTALS DURING ABATEMENT

2.5.3 SUBMITTALS AT COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT

2.6 ENCAPSULANTS

2.6.1 TYPES OF ENCAPSULANTS

2.6.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.6.3 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PRE-ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES

3.1.1 PRE-ABATEMENT MEETING

3.1.2 PRE-ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS AND PREPARATIONS

3.1.3 PRE-ABATEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS

3.2 REGULATED AREA PREPARATIONS

3.3 CONTAINMENT BARRIERS AND COVERINGS FOR THE REGULATED AREA GENERAL:

3.4 REMOVAL OF ACM

3.4.1 WETTING ACM

3.4.2 SECONDARY BARRIER AND WALKWAYS

3.4.3 WET REMOVAL OF ACM

3.4 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION

3.5.1 GENERAL

3.5.2 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

3.5.3 WORKER PROTECTION

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3.5.4 ENCAPSULATION OF PIPING

3.5.5 SEALING EXPOSED EDGES

3.6 DISPOSAL OF ACM WASTE MATERIALS

3.6.1 GENERAL

3.6.2 PROCEDURES

3.7 PROJECT DECONTAMINATION

3.7.1 GENERAL

3.7.2 REGULATED AREA CLEARANCE

3.7.3 WORK DESCRIPTION

3.7.4 PRE-DECONTAMINATION CONDITIONS

3.7.5 FIRST CLEANING

3.7.6 PRE-CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.7.7 LOCKDOWN ENCAPSULATION OF ABATED SURFACES

3.8 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION AND AIR CLEARANCE TESTING

3.8.1 GENERAL

3.8.2 FINAL VISUAL INSPECTION

3.8.3 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE TESTING

3.8.4 FINAL AIR CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

3.8.5 CLEARANCE SAMPLING USING PCM – LESS THAN 260LF/160SF

3.9 ABATEMENT CLOSEOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

3.9.1 COMPLETION OF ABATEMENT WORK

3.9.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BY CONTRACTOR

3.9.3 WORK SHIFTS

ATTACHMENT #1

ATTACHMENT #2

ATTACHMENT #3

ATTACHMENT #4

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SECTION 02 82 11

CLASS I NEGATIVE PRESSURE ENCLOSURE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Drawings, general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and other Division 01 specifications, shall apply to the work of this section. The contract documents show the work to be done under the contract and related requirements and conditions impacting the project. Related requirements and conditions include applicable codes and regulations, notices and permits, existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site, requirements for partial owner occupancy during the work, coordination with other work and the phasing of the work. In the event the Asbestos Abatement

Contractor discovers a conflict in the contract documents and/or requirements or codes, the conflict shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer for resolution. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap in the requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Any actions taken by the Contractor without obtaining guidance from the Contracting Officer shall become the sole risk and responsibility of the Asbestos Abatement Contractor. All costs incurred due to such action are also the responsibility of the Asbestos

Abatement Contractor.

1.1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

A. Below is a brief description of the estimated quantities of asbestos containing materials to be abated. These quantities are for informational purposes only and are based on the best information available at the time of the specification preparation. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as the actual quantities to be abated. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as limiting the extent of work otherwise required by this contract and related documents.

B. Removal, clean-up and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and asbestos/waste contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area for the following approximate quantities;

USDA NORTH CENTRAL SOIL CONSERVATIONS RESEARCH LAB (NCSCRL)

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BASE

Building 1 – Original Lab & Office Building

Asbestos Containing Materials Locations Quantity

Asbestos pipe insulation on heating and domestic water lines

Above ceilings throughout; in exterior wall chases behind plaster; and below ceilings in Men’s restroom

1,460 lf

9” gray vinyl floor tile and black mastic (including tile under newer 12” floor tile and carpet)

Hallways 12, 31,and 44. Rooms 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24A-E, 25, 26, 27, 30, Women’s, 33, and

5,818 sf

Transite cement flue duct piping. Extends from fume hood through roof.

Ceiling plenum above Labs 32, 38, and 40

12 lf

Roofing tar Attic space above Hall 41 4 lf

Building 8 – Lab and Office Addition

OPTION 1

12” tan vinyl floor tile and black mastic

Hallways 113 and 126. Rooms 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 115, 116A-C, 118, 118A, 119, 120, 121, 122, and 123.

7,000 sf

Transite cement air ducts Ceiling plenum above Labs 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 170 lf

Transite sheets in fume hoods Lab 102 and 104 140 sf

OPTION 2

Ebony black cement counter top & sink (assumed ACM)

Building 2, Room 48 Growth Chamber at S. wall

15 sf

Ebony black cement counter tops, drying rack and sink(assumed ACM)

Building 4, Head House

75 sf

Ebony black cement counter tops (assumed ACM)

Building 8, labs 104 and 105 80 sf

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1.1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Not applicable.

1.1.4 TASKS

The work tasks are summarized briefly as follows:

A. Pre-abatement activities including pre-abatement meeting(s), inspection(s), notifications, permits, submittal approvals, regulated area preparations, emergency procedures arrangements, and standard operating procedures for asbestos abatement work.

B. Abatement activities including removal, clean-up, decontamination of

ACM debris in pipe chases, disposal of ACM waste, recordkeeping, security, monitoring, and inspections.

C. Cleaning and decontamination activities including final visual inspection, air monitoring and certification of decontamination.

1.1.5 CONTRACTORS USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor and Contractor's personnel shall cooperate fully with the COR/consultant to facilitate efficient use of buildings and areas within buildings. The Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the USDA specifications, drawings, phasing plan and in compliance with any/all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and requirements.

B. The Contractor shall use the existing facilities in the building strictly within the limits indicated in contract documents as well as the approved pre-abatement work plan. Asbestos abatement drawings of partially occupied buildings shall show the limits of regulated areas;

the placement of decontamination facilities; the temporary location of bagged waste ACM; the path of transport to outside the building; and the temporary waste storage area for each building/regulated area. Any variation from the arrangements shown on drawings shall be secured in writing from the COR through the pre-abatement plan of action. The following limitations of use shall apply to existing facilities shown on drawings:

1.2 VARIATIONS IN QUANTITY

The quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of work included in this section are estimated which are limited by the physical constraints imposed by occupancy of the

02 82 11- 4 buildings. Accordingly, minor variations (+/- 5%) in quantities of ACM within the regulated area are considered as having no impact on contract price and time requirements of this contract. Where additional work is required beyond the above variation, the contractor shall provide unit prices for newly discovered materials and those prices shall be used for additional work required under the contractor.

1.3 STOP ASBESTOS REMOVAL

If the Contracting Officer; their field representative; or the CPIH presents a written Stop Asbestos Removal Order, the

Contractor/Personnel shall immediately stop all asbestos removal and maintain HEPA filtered air flow and adequately wet any exposed ACM. The

Contractor shall not resume any asbestos removal activity until authorized to do so by the USDA. A stop asbestos removal order shall be issued at any time the USDA determines abatement conditions/activities are not within specification requirements. Work stoppage shall continue until conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the USDA.

Standby time and costs for corrective actions shall be borne by the

Contractor, including the industrial hygienist's time. The occurrence of any of the following events shall be reported immediately by the

Contractor’s competent person in writing to the COR and shall require the Contractor to immediately stop asbestos removal/disturbance activities and initiate fiber reduction activities:

A. =/> 0.01 f/cc outside a regulated area or >0.05 f/cc inside a regulated area;

B. breach/break in regulated area barrier(s);

C. less than –0.02” WCG pressure in the regulated area;

D. serious injury/death at the site;

E. fire/safety emergency at the site;

F. respiratory protection system failure;

G. power failure or loss of wetting agent; or

H. any visible emissions observed outside the regulated area.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 GENERAL

Definitions and explanations here are neither complete nor exclusive of all terms used in the contract documents, but are general for the work to the extent they are not stated more explicitly in another element of

02 82 11- 5 the contract documents. Drawings shall be recognized as diagrammatic in nature and not completely descriptive of the requirements indicated therein.

1.4.2 GLOSSARY

Abatement - Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containing materials, typically during removal. Includes removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition and renovation activities related to asbestos.

ACE - Asbestos contaminated elements.

ACM - Asbestos containing material.

Aerosol - Solid or liquid particulate suspended in air.

Adequately wet - Sufficiently mixed or penetrated with liquid to prevent the release of particulates. If visible emissions are observed coming from the ACM, then that material has not been adequately wetted.

Aggressive method - Removal or disturbance of building material by sanding, abrading, grinding, or other method that breaks, crumbles, or disintegrates intact ACM.

Aggressive sampling - EPA AHERA defined clearance sampling method using air moving equipment such as fans and leaf blowers to aggressively disturb and maintain in the air residual fibers after abatement.

AHERA - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. Asbestos regulations for schools issued in 1987.

Aircell - Pipe or duct insulation made of corrugated cardboard which contains asbestos.

Air monitoring - The process of measuring the fiber content of a known volume of air collected over a specified period of time. The NIOSH 7400

Method, Issue 2 is used to determine the fiber levels in air.

Air sample filter - The filter used to collect fibers which are then counted. The filter is made of mixed cellulose ester membrane for PCM

(Phase Contrast Microscopy) and polycarbonate for TEM (Transmission

Electron Microscopy)

Amended water - Water to which a surfactant (wetting agent) has been added to increase the penetrating ability of the liquid.

Asbestos - Includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated or altered. Asbestos also includes PACM, as defined below.

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Asbestos-containing material (ACM) - Any material containing more than one percent of asbestos.

Asbestos contaminated elements (ACE) - Building elements such as ceilings, walls, lights, or ductwork that are contaminated with asbestos.

Asbestos-containing waste material - Asbestos-containing material or asbestos contaminated objects requiring disposal.

Asbestos waste decontamination facility - A system consisting of drum/bag washing facilities and a temporary storage area for cleaned containers of asbestos waste. Used as the exit for waste and equipment leaving the regulated area. In an emergency, it shall be used to evacuate personnel.

Authorized person - Any person authorized by the USDA, the Contractor, or government agency and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas.

Authorized visitor - Any person approved by the USDA; the contractor;

or any government agency having jurisdiction over the regulated area.

Barrier - Any surface the isolates the regulated area and inhibits fiber migration from the regulated area.

Containment Barrier - An airtight barrier consisting of walls, floors, and/or ceilings of sealed plastic sheeting which surrounds and seals the outer perimeter of the regulated area.

Critical Barrier - The barrier responsible for isolating the regulated area from adjacent spaces, typically constructed of plastic sheeting secured in place at openings such as doors, windows, or any other opening into the regulated area.

Primary Barrier - Barriers placed over critical barriers and exposed directly to abatement work.

Secondary Barrier - Any additional sheeting used to isolate and provide protection from debris during abatement work.

Breathing zone - The hemisphere forward of the shoulders with a radius of about 150 - 225 mm (6 - 9 inches) from the worker's nose.

Bridging encapsulant - An encapsulant that forms a layer on the surface of the ACM.

Building/facility owner - The legal entity, including a lessee, which exercises control over management and recordkeeping functions relating to a building and/or facility in which asbestos activities take place.

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Bulk testing - The collection and analysis of suspect asbestos containing materials.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - One certified in practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. An industrial hygienist Certified in Comprehensive Practice by the

American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

Class I asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of Thermal

System Insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and Presumed Asbestos

Containing Material (PACM).

Class II asbestos work - Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastic.

Clean room/Changing room - An uncontaminated room having facilities for the storage of employee's street clothing and uncontaminated materials and equipment.

Clearance sample - The final air sample taken after all asbestos work has been done and visually inspected. Performed by the Contractors industrial hygiene consultant.

Closely resemble - The major workplace conditions which have contributed to the levels of historic asbestos exposure are no more protective than conditions of the current workplace.

Competent person - In addition to the definition in 29 CFR 1926.32(f), one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f); in addition, for

Class I and II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – COR responsible for the on-going project work, typically the COR.

Contractor's Professional Industrial Hygienist (CPIH) - The asbestos abatement contractor's industrial hygienist. The industrial hygienist shall meet the qualification requirements of the CPIH.

Count - Refers to the fiber count or the average number of fibers greater than five microns in length per cubic centimeter of air.

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Decontamination area/unit - An enclosed area adjacent to and connected to the regulated area and consisting of an equipment room, shower room, and clean room, which is used for the decontamination of workers, materials, and equipment that are contaminated with asbestos.

Demolition - The wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member and any related razing, removing, or stripping of asbestos products.

Disposal bag - Typically 6 mil thick siftproof, dustproof, leaktight container used to package and transport asbestos waste from regulated areas to the approved landfill. Each bag/container shall be labeled/marked in accordance with EPA, OSHA and DOT requirements.

Disturbance - Activities that disrupt the matrix of ACM or PACM, crumble or pulverize ACM or PACM, or generate visible debris from ACM or PACM. Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM or

PACM, no greater than the amount that can be contained in one standard sized glove bag or waste bag in order to access a…