Statement of Work and Specifications.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Demolish Facility Slab, and Outlying Buildings at Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory

(BCIRL)

1503 South Providence Research Park

Columbia, MO 65211

Prepared by: jrd

Table of Contents

1. Statement of Work Pages 3-11

2. General Requirements Pages 12-25

3. Structure Demolition Specifications Pages 2 6 - 2 9

1.0 PROJECT:

Project Title: Demolish Facility Slab, and Outlying Buildings.

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein.

The Scope includes the demolition and removal of buildings, slabs, foundations and footings (to 36 inches below grade), and most utilities in their entirety, along with restoration of the impacted areas. All concrete slabs shall be demolished, removed and the impacted areas restored with select fill and seeding. All facilities, slabs, pads, walls ext., within the annotated enclosed area shall be demolished. All utilities shall be capped at ground level and an as-built drawing showing the location of all capped utilities shall be a deliverable of this project. See figure 1.

3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall furnish a technical and cost proposal to provide services for the demolition and disposal of the buildings located at the BCIRL Complex, as described below:

a. The Contractor must work with site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b. The Contractor’s work shall adhere to the criteria stated within these project requirements and specifications.

c. Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts more than

$2,000.00. Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify wage rates are being adhered to.

d. Projects more than $150,000 will require a bid bond. Additional Payment and Performance bonds will be required for projects exceeding $35,000.

Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Proof of Insurance is also required.

e. See FAR 52.236-27 in Section L for site visit information.

3.1 Bid Schedule:

a. This project is to demolish the large concrete slab in its entirety, the Wood Shop, Storage Barn, Chemical Storage Unit/Yellow Shed, Pole Barn, and Green House. In addition, all partial buildings, and associated debris will be demolished and removed, and properly disposed. All utilities shall be capped. The electrical panels and switch gear located next to the Wood Shop shall be left in place and protected during demolition as they are distribution hubs for electrical power to remaining buildings.

All asphalt shall be left in place and protected during demolition operations. See Figure 1.

b. Note: Facilities shall be vacated when demolition starts. Some utilities may be active, and the contractor is responsible for turning utilities off, disconnecting from facilities and properly capping the utilities at ground level.

c. Note: There are no drawings for any of the facilities/slabs/pads. All dimensions/utilities require field verification.

3.2 Description of Work:

The Project is to demolish in their entirety as indicated below:

a. Demolition and removal of buildings, slabs, foundations, footings, and utilities in their entirety, along with restoration of the impacted areas. All impacted areas shall be restored with select fill and seeding. The seed shall be sun/shade mix containing bluegrass/fescue for northern zones. The contractor is responsible for seed watering and maintenance until the seed has rooted and grass is established. The contractor can use the water from on-site. All demolition shall be field verified prior to bidding.

• Building Slab – 8,500 SF

• Greenhouse – 2,680 SF

• Wood Shop – 460 SF

• Yellow Shed – 330 SF

• Pole Barn – 1,300 SF

b. During demolition, provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and other similar items around exposed excavations until such excavations have been completely filled.

c. Contractor shall inspect the site and buildings to complete an assessment for demolition before the demolition starts. Contractor shall determine where debris will be disposed of and what containers and methods will be used for demolition debris.

d. There is no Asbestos in any of the facilities to be demolished.

e. Contractor is responsible to provide testing for lead-based paint, and other hazardous materials in accordance with Federal and State requirements. If hazardous materials are found, Contractor shall remediate materials in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

f. Contractor is responsible to coordinate with the BCIRL On-Site Administrative Officer for various utility demolition, use of streets and roadways, and the like. In addition, coordination with the University of Missouri Utilities, and Roads and Grounds Sections are required.

g. Trees that are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired and treated accordingly.

All broken limbs shall be sawed off evenly and cut faces painted with an appropriate compound. All repairs and treatments shall be done in accordance with the forestry regulations of the authority having jurisdiction and at Contractor's expense. On completion of work, leave site in clean condition.

h. All furniture, equipment, material, and debris shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor.

i. Contractor shall perform a metal sweep of the restored demolition site and the roads used to haul the demolished material offsite prior to Final Completion.

3.2.1 Existing Utilities:

a. IMEG conducted a utilities survey February 2024, see figure 2.

b. All gas lines in the demolition area have been abandoned in place. No action required.

c. All underground Telecommunication lines in the demolition area have been abandoned in place. No action required.

d. Electrical to facilities to be demolished shall be disconnected at the panels located north of the wood shop and at the facility to be demolished. Contractor can recover conductors for salvage if desired.

e. Cut and cap water line southwest of the Modular Building to remain. Ensure water service to modular building remains.

f. Cut and cap sanitary sewer southwest of the Modular Building.

g. Fill and provide a 4-inch concrete cap on the sanitary sewer manhole located west of the wood shop. Concrete cap to match existing elevation.

3.3 Pre-Construction Phase Services:

a. Pre-Construction Submittals

Prior to Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval:

1. Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK –

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. The work hours will include the daily starting and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

2. Scheduling.

3. Quality Control Plan.

4. Environmental Protection Plan.

5. Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan.

6. The Contractor shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the Contractor shall update the list.

7. Contractor is responsible for damage to adjacent items or property damaged during demolition. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage.

8. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No additional compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit.

3.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services:

a. The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water to assist the Contractor with their demolition and project management efforts.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor. Submit copies of demolition, hauling, and debris disposal permits and notices for record purposes. Include description of proposed haul routes.

5.2 Demolition Plan: Submit a comprehensive demolition plan, describing the proposed sequence, proposed fenced-in area, methods, and equipment for demolition, removal, and disposal of the building. A Pre-Demolition Meeting shall occur at the job site prior to commencement of demolition. Contractor shall provide detailed meeting minutes to the CO of what was discussed, questions raised, answers provided, and other topics of discussion. The demolition plan shall include a sketch of the fencing, gates, etc.

5.3 Quality Control: Selected Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions that may impact the work and alert the CO immediately if conditions are discovered that differ from the SOW. Contractor shall point out discrepancies between work identified in this SOW and actual field-verified conditions--if they exist, prior to performing work. Items not identified in SOW may be treated as unforeseen conditions and priced in accordance with standard FAR contract clauses. Contractor shall provide (to CO and COR) daily pictures that correspond with each daily field report of the Work underway. The daily pictures and Field Reports shall be submitted daily and are recommended to be included in one document.

5.4 Period of Performance: Period of performance shall be: 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued by CO. All submittals shall be distributed to and reviewed by the Govt. prior to commencing work at the site. Purchase of materials prior to submittal approvals are at the Contractor’s risk.

5.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Damage to property (USDA) shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the CO.

b. Safety and health requirements, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security.

c. Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights when accessible through adjacent property or through public access. Operate warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day.

d. Provide continuous noise and dust abatement as required to prevent disturbance and nuisance to the public and workers and to the occupants of adjacent premises and surrounding areas. Dampen or cover areas affected by demolition operations as necessary to prevent dust nuisance.

e. The Contract documents may not represent all conditions at the site and adjoining areas.

The known conditions are as indicated and shall be compared with actual conditions before commencement of work and the cost shall be included in the Contractor’s proposal.

f. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, supervision, *safety equipment, and incidentals for all elements of the work in accordance with this SOW to provide an installation that is complete and usable in every respect, and ready for use by Final Completion date. * Note: Contractor is solely responsible for safety measures and conformance to applicable requirements in accordance with FAR clauses referenced in Solicitation package, as well as State and other Federal requirements.

g. Temporary Construction Fence: Contactor shall provide a new self-supporting, 6-feet high chain-link fence system with vision screening. Temporary Construction Fence shall be installed in the locations of outdoor work. Gates shall be provided as needed to facilitate entrance and demolition work. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing the fence to be in good condition throughout the duration of construction.

1. Discontinue vision screening at and near gates as appropriate for clear, safe vision.

2. Barb wire shall not be used on any part of the fence.

3. Provide “no trespassing” signs to meet OSHA requirements

4. Fence Gates: except during working hours, gates shall be kept always locked and shall be protected by a temporary portable wireless security system.

5. Maintain fencing throughout duration of contract and repair or replace at no expense to the Government.

5.6 Hazardous material:

a. Asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), and other hazardous material tests and assessments have not been conducted for the Contractors’ use. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine if asbestos, lead paint, and/or other hazardous materials are present at the three structures identified to be demolished. If hazardous materials are discovered, all abatement efforts shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards.

b. The Contractor shall remediate and dispose of asbestos and/or lead based paint, and other hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall make in proper and timely fashion, necessary notifications to relevant Federal, State, and local authorities and shall obtain and comply with the provisions of all permits or applications required by the work specified, as well as make all required submittals required under in accordance with this SOW. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government, their representatives and agents from, and pay for, claims resulting from failure to adhere to these provisions. The costs for permits, applications, and the like are to be assumed by the Contractor.

c. Workers who will have the potential of lead and/or asbestos exposure shall have proof of successfully completing a training course which covers the topics required by 29 CFR

1926.62. The Contractor is also advised that training in other areas may be required by OSHA and are responsible to ensure that all training requirements for appropriate trades and procedures are met.

d. Contractor shall specify an on-site supervisor or competent person who is fully qualified in all aspects of safe work practices and procedures with lead containing materials and have (or will have) completed a training course within the previous year prior to the commencement of lead related work. The lead training course will cover all topics required by 29 CFR 1926.62 as well as training in relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards (including 454 CMR 22.00), supervisory techniques, and proper disposal procedures.

e. Contractor shall hold the USDA and its consultants harmless for claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of the Contractor’s hazardous materials related work including releases from any incidental disturbance of existing hazardous materials, on-site or off-site spills of hazardous materials, or from non-compliance with the Contract Documents and regulatory requirements.

5.7 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND DEBRIS:

a. Dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

b. Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted.

c. Remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that their presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers and the public.

d. Removed materials, trash, and debris shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site and be disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

e. Unless State or local regulations require a higher percentage, the Contractor shall submit a Waste Management Plant that achieves end-of-project diversion (recycling nonhazardous construction and demolition waste) rate of 50 percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the work. Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. Any hazardous materials must be excluded from the construction waste stream calculations.

f. Identify target waste diversion goal and list anticipated type and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill. The diversion goal should be an estimated percentage of total diversion targeted for achievement by project completion, e.g., 5 tons diverted out of 10 total tons of C&D waste = 50% estimated total rate of diversion.

5.8 TEMPORARY FACILITIES:

a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b. Should the Contractor require power or utility shutdowns during demolition, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the CO three working days prior to the need.

5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be always kept clean and free of debris. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition and to match adjacent areas. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

5.10 Final Payment/Contract Closeout:

The following documents are REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT (other documents may also be required):

a. Release of liens.

b. Employee payroll\time sheets.

c. Invoice.

6.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE/SUBMITTALS: A project schedule is required prior to commencement of work and shall be updated as requested by the CO. Submittals are more thoroughly discussed in the specifications.

7.0 STATEMENT OF WORK: This SOW is a compilation that includes a brief written description of the work, specifications, pictures (that may or may not include additional written descriptions), existing drawings, and FAR Solicitation and Contract clauses that are identified in the complete Solicitation package. The information is complementary. If there is a conflict, the more stringent description shall govern unless otherwise determined by the CO.

NOTE: The existing drawings provided are not “as-built” (redline) drawings and should not be relied upon to necessarily depict actual as-built conditions in the field and are provided for reference only. The “Engineer’s Notes” are also provided for reference only.

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SECTION 01 01 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

A. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission of the ARS A-O, and must be identified by project and employer by wearing ARS--issued identification badges at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

C. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10- hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

2. Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes removal of existing structures and certain other items.

1.3 PROJECT COORDINATION:

A. Construction Project Schedule:

1. The Contractor will submit a project schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval within 5 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will not begin actual work until the project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy and one paper copy of the project schedule.

B. Contract Inspector’s Daily Report: Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day.

The Contract Inspector’s Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract. The Daily Report must show photos depicting the work described and shall be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. (EST) the following morning.

C. Contractor’s Contact Log (Form SF-1413):

The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a list of all sub- contractors in a table format listing at least the following (which apply): Company Name, Company Address, Name of Contact person(s), Telephone Numbers, Fax Numbers, and E-mail address. The Contractor shall update the list immediately when subcontractors change or are added.

D. Formal Meetings:

Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the COR, or the Contracting Officer) will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor (and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer). The minutes shall include: Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the Contractor or the Contracting Officer) the contractor may be required to provide hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

E. Contractor shall provide submittals in accordance with this specification, the statement of work, and any other specifications associated with this contract.

1.4 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to demolition work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag-out, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub- contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be always under the control of the Contractor, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub- contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work. High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry. Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Contractor Personnel

1. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn to be always clearly visible while on the work site and all badges must be returned to the A/O prior before final payment will be approved.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges.

They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give ten (10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of ARS premises other than the project site is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. ARS reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2007. Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30-2003 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2003 - Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70-2005 - National Electrical Code Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

C. Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer.

D. Whenever it is required that a connection/disconnection fee be paid to a public utility provider for the service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

All items demolished shall become property of the Contractor and shall be removed by

Contractor from ARS property.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS – FAR 52.236-9

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which is not to be removed and which does not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.10 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on ARS property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.11 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide for use of all Contractors’ workers ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting Officer, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places serviced regularly, clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean. Provide hand-washing stations at the temporary toilets.

1.12 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. Should existing services be inadequate for the Contractor’s purposes without interfering with ARS operations, the Contractor shall provide and pay for their own services. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

1.13 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in presence of an authorized representative of the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.14 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of, or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.15 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Procedures.

1. Of waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged, or recycled.

2. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

a. Waste Diversion Goals.

(1) Demolition: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

b. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

(1) Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

(a) Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry).

B. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

a. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

b. Meetings to discuss goals, issues, and training for the Waste Management Plan.

c. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

d. Sorting and separation of waste materials.

e. Reuse of salvaged materials on site.

f. Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

g. Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

h. Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land filled materials.

2. Related Elements:

a. Site Demolition.

C. Definitions.

1. Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

2. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

3. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, or repair and demolition operations.

4. Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

5. Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

6. Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

7. Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

8. Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations more than water-quality objectives established by a regional water board and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

9. Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

10. Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

11. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

a. On-site Recycling. Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e., concrete crushed for use as a sub- base in paving.

b. Off-site Recycling. Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

12. Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products.

Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facility permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

13. Re-Use: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off- site.

14. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

15. Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

16. Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

17. Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

18. Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

19. Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

D. References.

1. Guides. No preference is given to the recycles listed below; they are listed for the convenience of the contractor.

a. Concrete, asphaltic concrete.

E. Submittals.

1. Waste Management Plan. Prior to any waste removal, the Contractor shall submit their Waste Management Plan to the ARS. The Plan shall contain the following:

a. Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated, including types and quantities.

proposed to be salvaged, re-used, or recycled during the project.

c. Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

d. On Site:

(1) Materials separation

(2) Materials storage

(3) Materials protection, where applicable

e. Off site:

(1) Provide name of mixed debris recycling facility;

include list of materials to be recycled.

f. Procedures. A description of the means to be employed in recycling the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated facilities.

g. Landfill Options. The name of the landfill(s) where trash will be disposed of.

h. Meetings. Contractor shall conduct Construction Waste Management meetings.

Meetings shall include the Subcontractor, the Project Manager and representatives as designated by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and regular job-site meetings.

i. Transportation. A description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self- hauled to designated facilities, or whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and destination of materials. Waste Management Plan Implementation.

(1) Manager. The contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and subcontractors and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

(2) Distribution. The contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer and Location Manager.

(3) Instruction. The contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvage, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties at appropriate stages of the project.

(4) Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

2. Reports.

a. The Contractor shall submit, at end of job, a Waste Management Progress Report. The report shall contain the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material land filled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill and the total disposal cost. Include legible copies of manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices. Manifests shall be from recycle and/or disposal site operators that can legally accept the materials for the purpose of reuse, recycling, or disposal.

b. For each material recycled, reused, or salvaged from the project, provide the following:

(1) Amount (in tons or cubic yards).

(2) Date removed from the job site.

(3) Receiving party.

(4) Transportation cost.

(5) Amount of any money paid or received for the recycled or salvaged material.

Net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material. Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and/or invoices. Indicate the project information, including project title, name of company completing form, and beginning and ending dates of period covered by summary form.

DAILY INSPECTION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be utilized when hazards are posed by NFPA 101 deficiencies or construction activities are in progress. Remediation must be implemented upon project start and continuously enforced through project completion to provide a level of life safety comparable to that described in the Life Safety Code. Submit completed forms to the Contracting Officer.

Project Name: Project Number:

Construction & Impact Description: Construction Location:

Affected Areas:

Project COR: Project Start Date:

Project Competent Person (CP): Estimated Duration:

Completion Date:

Contractor:

GC Supervisor: Telephone:

Contractor CP:

Inspection Period:

Responses:

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1. Are exits readily accessible and provide unobstructed egress?

2. Have alternate exits been established if required due to inaccessibility of existing exits?

3. If alternate exits have been established, are personnel in the area informed and aware of their relocation?

4. Are the existing and relocated exits clearly marked and able to be seen in the event of a fire or emergency?

5. Are evacuation routes posted with follow-up inspections required by construction impact changes in escape routes?

6. Are written procedures and guidelines posted in the immediate and adjacent areas for what to do and who to call in the event of a fire or emergency?

7. Are personnel in immediate/adjacent areas aware and informed in procedures and guidelines to follow in the event of fire or

8. Is there free and unobstructed access to services for emergency personnel (eg, fire, medical, security)?

9. Are fire alarm (eg, pull station), detection (eg, smoke/heat), suppression (eg, sprinkler, extinguisher) systems in working order, protected and unobstructed with locations identified?

10. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired or temporarily non-functional, has a fire watch for the area, as required or necessary, been trained and established?

11. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, have measures been taken to provide temporary equivalent equipment and/or systems for adequate protection? Note date for equivalent measures.

12. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, are equivalent equipment/systems inspected and tested at least monthly?

13. If temporary fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are installed, are personnel in the area aware and trained on how to operate or utilize them in the event of fire or

14. Has the “No Smoking” policy been posted, implemented and enforced in the construction area?

15. Are temporary partitions built to be fire/smoke tight with fire retardant noncombustible material and inspected daily for integrity?

16. Is construction site access restricted to authorized personnel only including warning signs and secured at the end of each day?

Inspection Period:

Responses:

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17. Is construction area hazard surveillance conducted daily?

18. Is construction area storage, waste, debris and excess materials being daily managed properly to reduce fire or safety hazards?

19. Are construction activities and materials prosecuted, handled, stored, and secured in an orderly and safe manner?

20. Is the generation, spread and exposure of construction dust, fumes, noise, odor, smoke controlled with appropriate fume, odor, vapor ventilation provided to control noxious, infectious, toxic exposure and store/protect flammable/combustible products?

21. Has a GC Safety Manager been designated with routine site safety meetings conducted to ensure awareness of Life Safety Code?

22. Is personnel protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats) required and being used?

23. If there are hand/safety rails, scaffolding or ladders required, are they in place, in good condition and being used in a safe manner?

24. Are the construction site (buildings and exterior grounds) hazards (e.g., fall/trip) guarded and free of potential safety violations?

25. Do electrical panels, temporary wiring, extension cords (3 wire grounded type), tools, and equipment appear to be installed, utilized, and functioning in a safe manner?

26. If there are temporary electrical outlets provided, do they have ground fault protection at the receptacle/panel?

27. If hazardous equipment/systems need to be de-energized, are applicable “Lockout/Tagout” procedures being followed?

28. Are utility services (e.g., electrical, steam, water, waste, gas) properly secured at the end of each day?

29. If there is any hot work (welding, soldering, cutting) being performed within the construction site, have additional fire safety precautions been taken and necessary equipment provided?

30. If there is any hot work (welding, soldering, cutting) being performed on the construction site, has Contracting Officer been notified? Has the Hot Work Permit been approved?

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31. If hazardous products are present, are they limited to the amount needed and used daily?

32. Are hazardous products disposed according to EPA requirements?

33. Are all hazardous products present or being used (e.g., flammable, combustible, corrosive, noxious) labeled with MSDS information readily available?

34. If infection control is required, are the appropriate policies and procedures known and being followed?

35. Are all safety incidents documented and reported to the Contracting Officer?

Contractor CP Initials Performing Daily Inspections:

Inspection Comments/Findings: (PROVIDE DETAILED EXPLAINATION OF

EXCEPTIONS/DEFICIENTIES)

Signature/Date:

Project CP GC Safety Manager

END OF 01 01 00

SECTION 02 41 16

STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Structure Demolition:

1. Demolition of designated building structures.

2. Demolition of designated site improvements including paving, curbing, site walls, and utility structures.

3. Demolition of below-grade foundations and site improvements to depth to avoid conflict with new construction or site work. Footings shall be removed to a depth of one foot below the footing elevation.

4. Removal of hollow items or items which could collapse.

5. Salvage of designated items.

6. Protection of site work and adjacent structures.

7. Disconnection, capping, and removal of utilities.

8. Pollution control during building demolition, including noise control.

9. Removal and legal disposal of materials.

10. Protection of designated site improvements and adjacent construction,

11. Interruption, capping or removal of utilities as applicable.

12. Backfilling foundation areas and bringing grade to match existing.

B. Hazardous Materials:

1. Removed as a part of this contract. Contractor is required to obtain their own hazardous material testing prior to performing demolition work.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Statement of Work.

B. Schedule: Submit for approval demolition schedule, including schedule and

C. Site drawing indicating the lines of demarcation and methods for capping utilities to be abandoned and maintaining existing utility service.

D. Fill materials and lawn restoration procedures, soil amendments, and seed.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Regulations: Comply with all current Local, State, and Federal governing codes and regulations, including but not limited to:

1. AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act).

2. ANSI (American National Standards Institute.)

3. AHRI Guideline K (2009) (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration

Institute).

4. ASSP A10.6 (American Society of Safety Professionals)

5. CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 40 CFR 61, 40 CFR 82, 49 CFR

173.301

6. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

7. NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants).

8. CAA (Clean Air Act).

9. OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Act).

10. ASTM D2487.

11. AASHTO M 145 and T 180.

12. Ohio State Dept. of Health.

13. OEPA (Ohio Environmental Protection Agency).

14. And other health and safety codes in effect at the time of contract award.

B. Use experienced workers. Workers performing asbestos-related activities must be certified/ licensed by OEPA.

1.4 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.

1.5 SEQUENCING

A. Immediate areas of work will not be occupied during demolition. The public may occupy adjacent areas.

B. No responsibility for buildings and structures to be demolished will be assumed by the Government (USDA/Owner) or University.

C. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GRASS SEED and AMENDMENTS

A. Grass seed shall be sun/shade mix containing bluegrass/fescue for northern zones. Apply amendments as needed to establish turf.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

A. Demolition Operations: Do not damage building elements and improvements indicated to remain, if applicable. Items of salvage value shall become the property of the demolition Contractor. Storage or sale of items at project site is prohibited.

B. Utilities: The Contractor is responsible to make sure all utilities are disconnected from the building prior to the start of any demolition. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utilities in buildings to be demolished.

C. Shoring and Bracing: Provide and maintain interior and exterior shoring and bracing as required.

D. Occupied Spaces: Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, drives or other…