STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.01.1 All hazardous materials to be removed under this contract are described by the findings of the survey contract completed prior. The results from that survey will be provided to complete the abatement.

1.01.2 All asbestos containing materials are to be removed from the structures. Any visible asbestos material found in the structure is also to be removed.

1.01.3 All Lead containments from the building shall be scraped, removed and disposed of properly. The structure will then be rinsed in a TSP solution.

1.01.4 It is the intent of this contract to remove all sources of asbestos containing materials contained in the above structures. Asbestos removal shall proceed in a manner consistent with Federal, State and Local regulations governing such removal in structures that are not to be re-inhabited. Only materials that are required for asbestos abatement shall be removed from the residence.

1.01.5 Preliminary Reports: Hazardous Materials survey previously completed and provided as part of this contract.

1.01.6 All work under this contract shall be performed in accordance with New Jersey Department of Environment Protection – Asbestos Program Hazard Program. In case of discrepancy or in the event of conflict between the State Rules and Regulations and other specified technical requirements, the technical requirements of the State shall govern.

1.01.7 All work shall be performed by a Contractor having a valid asbestos license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection – Asbestos Program Hazard Program. The Contractor shall be responsible to comply with State of New Jersey, including State and Federal EPA notification, submission of records, and payment of any fees (if required) for asbestos or lead removal and disposal activities.

1.01.8 EPA Notification: Advance notice shall be filed with the local EPA Regional Office providing the following information:

1.01.8.1 Name and address of the building owner or manager.

1.01.8.2 Description and location of the building.

1.01.8.3 Scheduled starting and completion dates of ACM removal.

1.01.8.4 Description of the planned removal methods; and

1.01.8.5 Name, address, and location of disposal site.

1.02 INSPECTION OF SITE

1.02.1 Prospective bidders are requested to visit the worksite prior to submitting a quote.

Inspection of the site of work can be arranged by e-mailing the Refuge Manager, Robin Donohue, robin_donohue@fws.gov.

1.03 OPERATIONS

1.03.1 The Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will continue operations during the performance of the contract.

1.03.2 The Contractor shall exercise care and shall perform their work diligently. If it becomes necessary to interrupt any function of the Refuge, the Contractor shall notify the Refuge Manager and shall not proceed in such interruptions until such time as the Refuge Manager makes provisions for and approves such operations.

1.03.3 All work shall be accomplished during regular station hours. The work area of the building shall be unoccupied during the period of the asbestos removal. No weekday overtime work or work on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be allowed unless requested and approved by the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance.

1.03.4 SEE SECTION 01569 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PART 2 – BASIS OF PAYMENT

2.01 Item 1: Complete hazardous materials abatement/removal of the structures listed in Part 1.01.

The quote shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and dispose of the hazardous building materials as specified in this contract and survey.

SECTION 01569

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

1.01.1 This section covers the furnishing of all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, services, employees training and testing, permits and agreements necessary to perform the work required for asbestos removal in accordance with these specifications, State of New Jersey, EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.

1.01.2 Description of Work: Perform the work and provide the services as follows:

1.01.2.1 Pre-abatement inspection.

1.01.2.2 Work area preparation.

1.01.2.3 Worker training, respiratory protection and medical examination.

1.01.2.4 Removal of all asbestos containing materials and associated asbestos contaminated materials.

1.01.2.5 Packing, labeling, transporting, and disposal of asbestos containing and asbestos contaminated materials.

1.01.2.6 Decontamination of work areas for final inspection and testing.

1.01.2.7 Provide access, support and protection to all authorized visitors and inspectors.

1.02 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

1.02.1 If additional asbestos abatement work is required beyond that shown and specified, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer if additional work is required.

1.03 AUTHORITY TO STOP WORK

1.03.1 The Engineer has the authority to stop the abatement at any time if the Engineer determines that conditions are not within the specifications and applicable regulations. The stoppage of work shall continue until conditions have been corrected and corrective steps have been taken to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Standby time required to resolve violations shall be at the Contractor's expense.

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

1.04.1 Contractor must have experience of proposed asbestos abatement Contractor and will be based upon:

1.04.2 Experience: Name and location of at least two asbestos abatement projects with the name and telephone number of purchaser of abatement services and the final decontamination levels achieved.

1.04.3 Certifications/Licenses: Contractor shall have a valid asbestos license issued by the state in which the project is located. Please provide documentation of licensing for the state in which operations will occur.

1.04.4 Personnel:

1.04.4.1 For superintendent and foreman:

1.04.4.1.1 Training and knowledge of applicable regulations and expertise in safety and environmental protection as evidenced by the participation and successful completion of a training course offered by an EPA endorsed educational institution.

1.04.4.1.2 Experience with abatement work as evidenced through participation in at least two asbestos abatement projects.

1.04.4.1.3 Medical records.

1.04.4.2 For workmen:

1.04.4.2.1 Training as evidenced by the participation and successful completion of an in-housetraining course given by qualified superintendent (see paragraph 1 above) on respiratory protection and the standard operating procedures for asbestos abatement work.

1.04.4.2.2 Skills and experience with all phases of abatement work as evidenced through participation in at least two asbestos abatement projects.

1.04.4.2.3 Medical records.

1.05 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.05.1 In addition to the above requirements, the Contractor must submit the following information:

1.05.1.1 Contractor must possess state certifications for the performance of abatement projects in those states, which have Contractor certification programs.

1.06 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

1.06.1 All personnel of the Contractor involved with asbestos abatement work must be trained and tested prior to any work and shall be thoroughly familiar with the standard operating procedure of the Contractor for abatement work. All personnel shall undergo the medical examinations required by OSHA. The superintendent and the foreman shall be thoroughly familiar with all applicable regulations and practices for asbestos work and shall have participated in at least two abatement projects during the last two years. All personnel shall be trained in the use and care of respirators and shall pass the respirator fit test. Anyone without the above qualifications shall not be allowed to work in the abatement area at any time.

1.07 AVAILABILITY OF TRAINED PERSONNEL

1.07.1 There shall be enough trained and qualified workers, foremen and superintendents to accomplish the work within the required schedule. Since general work cannot start prior to the successful decontamination of the work area, it is imperative that enough trained personnel be engaged throughout the abatement process. Nontrained nor fully qualified and pre-approved person shall be employed to speed up completion of the abatement work.

1.08 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

1.08.1 Develop and implement a standard operating procedure during abatement work to ensure maximum protection and safeguard from asbestos exposure of the workers, visitors, employees and the environment. The standard operating procedure shall ensure:

1.08.1.1 Tight security on a 24-hour basis from unauthorized entry into the workspace.

1.08.1.2 Proper protective clothing and respiratory protection prior to entering the workspace from the outside.

1.08.1.3 Safe work practice in the workplace, including provisions for inter-room communications, exclusion of eating, drinking, smoking, or in any way breaking the respiratory protection.

1.08.1.4 Proper exit practices from the workspace to the outside through the showering and decontamination facilities.

1.08.1.5 Removing asbestos in ways that minimize release of fibers.

1.08.1.6 Packing, labeling, loading, transporting, and disposing of contaminated material in a way that minimizes exposure and contamination.

1.08.1.7 Emergency evacuation for medical or safety (fire and smoke) so that exposure will be minimized.

1.08.1.8 Safety from accidents in the workspace, especially from electrical shocks, slippery surfaces, and entanglements in lose hoses and equipment.

1.08.1.9 Provisions for effective supervision and personnel monitoring for exposure during the work.

1.08.1.10 Engineering systems that minimize exposure to fibers in the workspace.

1.09 NOTIFICATIONS, PERMITS, WARNING SIGNS, LABELS, AND POSTERS

1.09.1 Provide the required notification to EPA and any other regional, state, and local authority having jurisdiction on the project. Secure all the permits required for the work, including disposal of asbestos in an approved landfill.

1.09.2 Erect warning signs around the workspace and at every point of potential entry from the outside, showing the standard skull and crossbones with the words "Danger, Asbestos Hazard, Do Not Enter".

The warning signs shall be a bright color so that they will be easily noticeable. The size of the sign and the size of the lettering shall be no less than the OSHA requirements.

1.09.3 Provide the OSHA required labels for all plastic bags and all drums utilized to transport contaminated material to the landfill.

1.09.4 Provide any other signs, labels, warnings, and posted instructions that are necessary to protect, inform and warn people of the hazard from asbestos exposure. Post in a prominent and convenient place for the workers a copy of the latest applicable regulations from the State of New Jersey, OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH.

1.10 SUBMITTALS DURING THE WORK

1.10.1 Submit copies of the following items as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR)

1.10.2 Security and safety logs showing names of person entering the workspace, date and time of entry and exit, record of any accident, emergency evacuation, and any other safety and/or health incident.

1.10.3 Disposal certificates.

1.10.4 Required permits, clearances, licenses, etc.

1.11 EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS

1.11.1 The Contractor shall establish emergency and fire exits from the work area.

1.11.2 Local medical emergency personnel, both ambulance crews and hospital emergency room staff, shall be notified prior to commencement of abatement operations as to the possibility of having to handle contaminated or injured workmen and shall be advised on safe decontamination.

1.11.3 The Contractor shall be prepared to administer first aid to injured personnel after decontamination. Seriously injured personnel shall be treated immediately or evacuated without delay for decontamination. When an injury occurs, the Contractor shall stop work and implement fiber reduction techniques (e.g., water spraying) until the injured person has been removed from the work area.

1.12 RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS

1.12.1 Provide all workers, foremen, superintendents, authorized visitors and inspectors personally issued and marked respiratory equipment approved by NIOSH and OSHA. When respirators with disposable filters are employed, provide sufficient filters for replacement as necessary by the worker.

1.13 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

1.13.1 Provide to all workers, foreman, superintendents and authorized visitors and inspectors protective disposable clothing consisting of full body coveralls, head covers, gloves and 18-inch-high boot type covers or re-usable footwear.

1.13.2 Provide eye protection and hardhats as required by job conditions and safety regulations.

1.13.3 Re-usable footwear, hardhats and eye protection devices shall be left in the "Contaminated Equipment Room" until the end of the asbestos abatement work.

1.13.4 All disposable protective clothing shall be discarded and disposed of as asbestos waste every time the wearer exits from the workspace to the outside through the decontamination facilities.

1.14 ENCLOSURES, SHOWERS AND TOILETS

1.14.1 For each abatement area provide decontamination facilities. The decontamination facilities shall include a Decontamination Enclosure System for workers and visitors and a Decontamination Enclosure System for loading asbestos into trucks for transportation to the landfill.

1.14.2 The Decontamination Enclosure System for workers and visitors shall consist of three rooms that serve as three air locks as follows: Clean Room at entrance followed by Shower Room followed by an Equipment Room leading to the work area.

1.14.3 The Decontamination Enclosure System for loading of asbestos into trucks shall consist of an

Airlock from the Work Area leading into the Drum Wash and Wipe Room, and another Air Lock leading in the open platform and the truck.

1.14.4 An Air Lock is a system permitting ingress and egress without permitting air movement. It shall consist of two curtained doorways at least eight feet apart. Each curtained doorway shall be constructed by placing three overlapping sheets of plastic over a framed doorway, securing each along the top of the doorway. The first and third sheet shall be secured on the other side of the doorway.

1.14.5 Provide lockers for storage of street clothes of workers in the clean room. Provide in the same room uncontaminated disposable protective clothing and equipment. This room shall be used by workers and visitors to change from street clothes to disposable protective clothing and gear prior to entering the contaminated area and to dress into street clothing after they have showered and dried in the shower room as they exit from the contaminated area.

1.14.6 Provide in shower room showering facilities with hot and cold water so arranged as to provide complete showering of workers and visitors as they exit from the contaminated area. The shower room facilities and size shall be adequate to allow decontamination and thorough washing of all the workers and visitors within the 15-minute escape time allowed under air compressor failure.

1.14.7 Provide the Equipment Room with storage for contaminated clothing and equipment. In this room workers and visitors dispose of their disposable protective clothing except the Respirators they prepare to enter the shower room.

1.14.8 The Drum Wash and Wipe Room shall be equipped with the facilities to wash and wipe the outside of the drum prior to the loading into the trucks for transportation to a landfill. Make provisions to prevent any contaminated run-off from the Drum Washroom.

1.14.9 The Clean Drum Storage Room is relatively clean since most of the contamination outside of the drum has been washed and wiped thoroughly in the washroom.

1.14.10 Provide adequate toilet facilities, in the work area so that the workers do not have to go through the decontamination processes every time they need to use the bathroom.

1.14.11 Provide heating and ventilation in entire Decontamination System so that air flow will be from the outside towards the workspace.

1.15 PERSONNEL PROTECTION AND DECONTAMINATION

1.15.1 Provide all personnel throughout the abatement process with the specified protective clothing and gear. Ensure that all personnel entering and leaving the workspace follow the following procedures:

1.15.1.1 Entering from the outside: Change from street clothes into protective clothing and wear clean protective gear.

1.15.1.2 Exiting from the Work Area: Dispose of all protective clothing into labeled plastic bags for asbestos waste. Do not take off the Respirator, but still wearing the respirator enter the shower and shower thoroughly. Remove respirator and wash and wipe thoroughly to decontaminate respirator in the assigned space and dress into street clothes.

1.15.1.3 Post written procedures in workplace and train all personnel on the procedures for the evacuation of the injured and the handling of potential fires. Provide aid to a seriously injured worker without delay for decontamination. Make provisions to minimize exposure of rescue workers and to minimize spreading of contamination during evacuations and fire procedures.

1.15.1.4 The Contractor shall instruct all employees and workers in the proper care of their personally issued respiratory equipment, including daily maintenance, sanitizing procedures, etc.

1.15.1.5 All respiratory equipment shall be inspected by Contractor's project supervisory personnel at the beginning of each work period, including breaks and lunch periods.

1.16 DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES

1.16.1 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine current waste handling, transportation, and disposal regulations for the work site and for each waste disposal landfill. The Contractor must comply fully with these regulations and all U. S. Department of Transportation, State of New Jersey and EPA requirements.

1.16.2 The Contractor will document actual disposal of the waste at the designated landfill by completing a Disposal Certificate and forwarding the original or a copy to the Engineer.

1.17 EXPOSURE CONTROLS

1.17.1 Provide supply air to and exhaust air from the work areas to maintain a negative pressure of0.02 inch of water. The ventilation system shall operate on a 24-hour basis throughout the abatement process through the second wet cleaning. The ventilation system shall be in accordance with EPA recommendations included in the "Guidance for Controlling Asbestos -Containing Materials in Buildings", Appendix J.

1.18 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.18.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.

1.18.2 New Jersey Department of Environment Protection – Asbestos Program.

1.18.3 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Regulations for Asbestos Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, Part 61), Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings.

1.18.4 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Asbestos Regulations (Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1901, Section 1910, 1001).

1.18.5 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): "Respiratory Protection . . . A Guide for the Employee".

1.18.6 American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 286.1-1973 . . . Commodity Specification for Air.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

2.01.1 Asbestos Filtration Device (AFD): Asbestos filtration devices shall utilize high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) filtration systems.

2.01.2 Scaffolding: Scaffolding, as required to accomplish the specified work, shall meet all applicable safety regulations.

2.01.3 Transportation Equipment: Transportation equipment, as required, shall be suitable for loading, temporary storage, transmit, and unloading of contaminated waste without exposure to persons or property.

2.01.4 Vacuum Equipment: All vacuum equipment utilized in the work area shall utilize HEPA filtration systems.

2.01.5 Water Sprayer: The water sprayer shall be an airless or other low-pressure sprayer for amended water application.

2.01.6 Other Tools and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide other suitable tools for the stripping, removal, and disposal activities including but not limited to hand-held scrapers, wire brushes, sponges, rounded edge shovels, brooms, and carts.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PRE-ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PREPARATIONS

3.01.1 Prior to any abatement work in an area, seal off the entire area to anybody other than trained personnel and authorized visitors. Erect signs around the perimeter in accordance with EPA, OSHA and this specification. Maintain a log of all people entering and exiting the workplace.

3.02 UTILITIES

3.02.1 The Contractor shall provide necessary utilities.

3.02.2 Provide all necessary connections for temporary utilities in the workplace during abatement work. Preserve in operating condition all active ducts, piping and utilities to remain. If any of the above will be disturbed, notify the Engineer immediately and undertake remedial action as required. Shut down and disconnect all electric power to the work area, if required, so that there is no possibility of reactivation and electrical shock during the entire abatement process. The temporary electrical power shall be in accordance with OSHA and Electrical Code for Wet Environment.

3.02.3 Remove all heating, ventilating and air conditioning system filters and dispose of as asbestos waste. Replace all filters with a set of new filters at the end of the decontamination work.

3.03 ASBESTOS REMOVAL

3.03.1 Spray with water containing a wetting agent all asbestos that is to be removed. The wetting agent shall be 50 percent polyethylene ether and 50 percent polyethylene ester, or the equivalent mixed one ounce to five gallons water. Apply a low-pressure fine spray of the amended water to minimize fiber release. Saturate sufficiently the material throughout the removal process so that there will be at no time of removal fiber release from dry asbestos. in many areas it may be necessary to pre-saturate asbestos materials the day prior to removal.

3.03.2 Immediately following removal, the wetted asbestos shall be packed into labeled six mil plastic bags to prevent the material from drying. Pack and seal all bagged material in drums which are also labeled. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the sealed drums prior to loading on the truck for transportation to the landfill.3.03.3 Disposal shall be in a landfill meeting State of New Jersey and EPA requirements. Do not throw bags into landfills in a way that may cause the bags to burst open. If bags cannot be taken out of the drums undamaged, then include the disposal of the drums with the bags.

Ensure that bags are not broken open in the process.

3.03.4 In some cases, because of electrical hazards or expensive material that could be damaged by water it may not be feasible to wet the asbestos. Extreme care must be exercised to remove the asbestos so that airborne fibers will be minimized.

3.03.5 All used plastic, tapes, cleaning material and clothing shall be treated as asbestos waste material.

3.04 CLEANING AND FINAL DECONTAMINATION

3.04.1 After the removal of asbestos has been completed and before removal of barriers, the entire area shall be thoroughly wet cleaned and/or vacuumed with HEPA filtered vacuum. After the second cleaning, wait 24 hours for the dust to settle, and repeat the through wet cleaning and/or HEPA vacuum for a third time. Following the successful inspection and final testing as specified herein, remove all HVAC filters and dispose of them as asbestos waste. All plastic barriers, tapes, and disposable contaminated equipment shall also be disposed of as asbestos waste. All re-usable contaminated equipment, such as masks, hardhats, etc., shall be thoroughly decontaminated through wet cleaning.

3.05 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.05.1 If allowed by state regulations that abatement vendor is responsible for final third-party monitoring/testing. After a minimum of three thorough cleanings of the workspace, and if ahigh degree of cleanliness has been achieved, the Contractor shall arrange to have the area tested by an independent laboratory. A visual inspection of the workspace shall be conducted for the detection of any visible asbestos dust or contamination. If the visual inspection does not reveal any dust or other signs of contamination the final testing will take place.

3.05.2 If allowed by state regulations that abatement vendor is responsible for final air monitoring testing. The final testing shall take place under active agitation of the air in the workspace with fans running, broom sweeping and any other means. The final test will consist of taking air samples in the workspace which shall show contamination levels do not exceed 0.01 f/cc using phase contrast microscopy. Dust samples may be taken to be analyzed at the option of the independent laboratory to confirm the results of the air sampling. At the option of the Contracting Officer, electron microscopy may be employed for one or two samples to confirm the results of the final testing. If the results of the final testing are not satisfactory, the thorough wet cleaning and/or HEPA vacuum shall be repeated until the required decontamination levels have been achieved.

3.05.3 After the decontamination levels specified have been confirmed through the final testing specified herein, all plastic enclosures shall be removed, the exposed surfaces thoroughly wet cleaned and/or HEPA vacuumed, and the plastic, tape, material from equipment room and shower room bagged and disposed of as asbestos waste. A final check shall be carried out to ensure that no dust or debris remain on surfaces as the result of dismantling operations.

PART 4 - GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.01 SUMMARY

4.01.1 The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment and appliances required for the safety and protection of all persons and property at the project work site for the duration of this contract.

4.02 REFERENCES

4.02.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

4.02.1.1 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) - 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

(OSHA)

4.02.2 NJAC 5:17 - Lead Hazard Evaluation and Abatement

4.03 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.03.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for strict compliance with all provisions of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements 29 CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1926.

4.03.1.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements as referenced above for the duration of this contract.

4.03.1.2 The above referenced requirements and standards are subject to change and such changes may well affect the Contractor's operations in the performance of this work.

4.03.1.3 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to become familiar with all such pending changes and the effective date of all such changes.

4.03.2 Noncompliance

4.03.2.1 It is the Contractor's responsibility to monitor the work in progress and to immediately correct any violation or noncompliance with any safety provision or regulation observed.

4.03.2.2 Notifications of safety violations, if any, observed by the Contracting Officer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of the quality control and safety requirements established by this contract.

4.03.2.3 The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any fines or penalties imposed as the result of a failure to comply with Federal, State or local safety laws or regulations.

4.04 ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION

4.04.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of all accidents that have occurred at the project site.

4.04.2 The Contractor shall submit an accident report to the Contracting Officer for any accident that involves lost time by the injured employee regardless of whether professional medical treatment was required or not.

4.04.3 All accidents shall be reported in the Contractor's daily report.

- END OF SECTION 01569 –

SECTION 01010 LEAD ABATEMENT

SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

5.01 WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

5.01.1 Removal of lead paint and other associated work as required for lead abatement as specified herein.

5.01.2 The work to be accomplished consists of lead paint removal as follows:

5.02 LEAD PAINT REMOVAL SCHEDULE

5.02.1 Lead paint shall be removed at the following locations:

5.02.2 In the stairway, on the first floor: remove paint from the balusters and stringers

5.02.3 Foyer Area (first floor): remove paint from the doors and trim (including door jambs)

5.02.4 Exterior painted entrance door & trim, and all associated trim (remove paint, including door jambs).

5.02.5 Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with these specifications.

5.03 REFUGE OPERATIONS

5.03.1 The Refuge will continue operations during the performance of the contract; however, the project areas will be closed to public access.

5.03.2 The Contractor shall confine his operations to weekdays, Monday through Friday (holidays excluded), between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., unless he has prior approval of the Refuge Manager.

5.03.3 The Contractor shall notify the Refuge Manager 24 hours prior to the delivery of any materials and 48 hours prior to the beginning of each item of work that is scheduled to take place.

5.04 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

5.04.1 For Products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or Federal Standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

5.04.2 Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding.

5.04.3 All work shall be performed in a safe and healthful manner as required by the Construction Safety and Health Regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (29 CFR Part 1926) and any applicable State and USFWS Safety and Health Regulations.

5.05 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

5.05.1 The Contractor shall prevent, abate, and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract.

5.05.2 Prevention of Water Pollution

5.05.3 The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants, debris and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into rivers, streams, impoundments, flowing or dry water courses, and surface or underground water sources. The Contractor shall dispose of all pollutants by hauling the material away in tanks or barrels or by burial in an approved landfill off Refuge property.

5.05.4 Sanitary facilities, such as chemical toilet, shall be located far enough away from a well, live stream, ditch, impoundment, pond or river to prevent pollution of water.

5.06 Abatement of Air Pollution

5.06.1 Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that air pollution is held to a minimum.

5.06.2 All access or haul roads, parking areas and storage areas used during construction shall be managed by application of dust inhibitors or by sprinkling with water to suppress dust formation.

5.06.3 Noise Abatement: Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that the noise is minimum. All equipment and operation of equipment shall meet all state and local regulations. All equipment shall be equipped with mufflers or other noise abatement devices.

5.07 Fire Prevention

5.07.1 Take all necessary precautions to prevent fires.

5.07.2 Burning of materials, debris, and rubbish will not be permitted on Refuge property.

5.07.3 All equipment shall be equipped with proper spark arresters.

5.07.4 Rubbish Disposal: Do not allow rubbish or waste to accumulate. Provide on-site containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it daily during progress of work.

5.08 OTHER CONTRACTS

5.08.1 See General Provisions, "Other Contracts".

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

6.01 Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

6.02 Not used.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01300

PART 1 - GENERAL

7.01 WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

7.01.1 Prior to installation of any item specified in individual sections as requiring submittal, the Contractor shall submit and receive written approval per the procedures outlined below.

7.02 REQUIRED

7.02.1 CERTIFICATION

7.02.2 Prior to the start of construction, submit certification for items that are identified as requiring certificates in the individual specification sections. Certificates are required for:

7.02.3 Lead Abatement license of the Contractor

7.02.4 RECORDS REQUIRED

7.02.5 Clearance sample results or air monitoring results per State, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) or HUD (Housing & Urban Development) requirements.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 – GENERAL

7.03 FINAL CLEANING

7.03.1 Clean surfaces exposed to view; remove debris and foreign substances.

7.03.2 Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish and construction facilities from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

7.04 DAMAGE TO EXISTING FACILITY

7.04.1 Prior to final acceptance by Government, the Contractor shall repair or otherwise return to original condition any parts of the new or existing facilities which have been damaged during construction by Contractor.

7.04.2 Repair of replacement of extensively damaged facilities or areas will be determined by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

8.01 Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

9.01 Not used.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02084

CONTROL OF LEAD PAINT REMOVAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

10.01 SUMMARY

7.03 FINAL CLEANING

7.03.1 Clean surfaces exposed to view; remove debris and foreign substances.

7.03.2 Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish and construction facilities from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

7.04 DAMAGE TO EXISTING FACILITY

7.04.1 Prior to final acceptance by Government, the Contractor shall repair or otherwise return to original condition any parts of the new or existing facilities which have been damaged during construction by Contractor.

7.04.2 Repair of replacement of extensively damaged facilities or areas will be determined by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

8.01 Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

9.01 Not used.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02084

CONTROL OF LEAD PAINT REMOVAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

10.01 SUMMARY

10.01.1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment required to remove the existing lead paint.

10.02 REFERENCES

10.02.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred within the text by the basic designation only.

10.03 Code of Federal Regulations

10.03.1 29 CFR 1910.94Ventilation, General Industry

10.03.2 29 CFR 1910.1025Lead, General Industry

10.03.3 29 CFR 1910.134Respiratory Protection, General Industry

10.03.4 29 CFR 1910.145Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags, General

10.03.5 29 CFR 1926.55Gasses, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts and Mists, Construction Industry

10.03.6 29 CFR 1926.103Respiratory Protection, Construction Industry

10.03.7 1.03 DEFINITIONS

10.04 Area Monitoring

10.04.1 The sampling of airborne lead concentrations within the lead control area and outside the exclusion boundary which may reach the breathing zone of Contractor or Facility employees.

10.05 Lead Control Area

10.05.1 The area where lead paint removal operations are performed, which is isolated by physical boundaries to prevent unauthorized entry of personnel thereby preventing the exposure to or spread of lead. Physical boundaries shall be established and located such that the level of airborne lead shall not exceed 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air outside of the established boundary at any time.

10.06 Lead Permissible Exposure Limit

10.06.1The exposure limit as required by 29 CFR 1910.1025 or 29 CFR 1926.55, as applicable.

10.07 Description of Work

10.07.1 The work covered by this section includes the removal of lead paint material and the procedures and equipment required to protect workers, facility employees, and occupants of the building or area, or both, from exposure to lead.

10.08 Worker Safety

10.08.1 The Contractor will comply with publications listed in paragraph 1.2 of this section as applicable, to protect Contractor employees from exposure to lead. The Contractor must also take the necessary protective measures to prevent facility employees from being exposed to any hazardous condition that could result from the lead paint removal work.

10.09 Respirator Program

10.09.1 Establish and implement a respirator program as necessary and in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.94, 29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.103 as required in paragraph 1.2 of these sections.

10.10 Airborne Lead Control

10.10.1 Contractor will conduct lead paint removal operations within the lead control area in a manner which always maintains airborne lead concentrations outside the control area boundary at less than 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air. At no time will outdoor lead paint removal operations be conducted when wind exceeds 10 miles per hour.

10.11 Industrial Hygienist

10.11.1 The industrial hygienist shall be certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in comprehensive practice. The industrial hygienist shall be retained by the Contractor for the duration of the lead paint removal operation. The industrial hygienist shall perform initial site survey with the contractor, assist in developing and provide approval of the lead paint removal plan, conduct or approve area monitoring frequency and strategy, review all sampling results and inform the Contractor immediately of any airborne levels that exceed levels allowed by this section of airborne lead.

10.12 Training

10.12.1 Contractor and Contractor employees will be trained by the industrial hygienist in the proper handling of lead; health hazardous and risks involved, including the illnesses possible from exposure to lead; use and limits of the respiratory equipment to be used; and the importance of engineering and other hazard control techniques and procedures used during lead removal. Personnel who will perform area monitoring required by this contract shall be trained and qualified to perform such monitoring by the industrial hygienist.

10.13 Lead Paint Removal

10.13.1 Lead Paint Removal Plan

10.13.2 Submit a detailed job-specific plan of the work procedures to be used in the removal of paint containing lead. The plan shall be prepared, signed, and sealed, including certification number and date, by the industrial hygienist. Such plan shall include a sketch (or sketches) showing the location, size and details of lead control area(s). The plan shall also include interface of trades involved in the work, sequencing of lead removal work, waste disposal plan, area monitoring plan, respirators and protective equipment which will be used, and a detailed description of the method to be employed in order to control the generation of airborne lead. The air monitoring portion of the plan shall include air sampling training strategy, identification of personnel who will perform area monitoring including documentation of their qualifications, sampling locations, estimated number of samples, sampling methodology and frequency and duration of sampling. The plan will describe the protective measures to be taken to protect employees from exposure to lead at a level greater than or equal to 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air at all times. The plan shall include clean up procedures and specify the cleanliness requirements and airborne lead levels which must be achieved prior to the disestablishment of a lead control area, and the methods that will be used to determine these requirements have been met. The plan shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of lead paint removal work. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor and industrial hygienist shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss in detail the lead removal plan, including work procedures and safety precautions.

10.14 Testing Laboratory

10.14.1 Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the testing laboratory selected to perform the monitoring, testing and reporting of airborne concentrations of lead along with certification that persons analyzing the samples have been judged proficient in lead analysis. Also identify the approved

NIOSH analytical lead test procedure which will be used to analyze samples. This submittal must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of lead paint removal.

10.15 Industrial Hygienist

10.15.1 Submit name, address and telephone number of the industrial hygienist selected to prepare the lead paint removal plan and monitoring of the lead paint removal. Submit certification that the industrial hygienist is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in comprehensive practice.

Include certification number and date. This submittal must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of lead paint removal work.

10.16 Monitoring Results

10.16.1 Airborne led samples shall be analyzed promptly and the results shall be reviewed by the industrial hygienist within 16 hours of collection of each sample. The industrial hygienist shall notify the Contractor and the Contracting Officer immediately of exposure to airborne lead concentrations outside the exclusion area that equal or exceed 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air. If levels equal or exceed 30 micrograms per cubic meter, work must be stopped immediately, the Contracting officer notified, and corrective action taken. Written reports of all monitoring results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 3 working days after sample collection and must be signed by the employee performing air monitoring, the employee that analyzed the sample, and the industrial hygienist. Copies of all monitoring results will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer as soon as they are received.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

11.01 Not used

PART 3 EXECUTION

12.01 CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS

12.01.1 The Contractor will carry out lead paint removal operations in accordance with the approved lead paint removal plan and the requirements of this contract.

12.02 WARNING SIGNS AND CAUTION LABELS

12.02.1 Provide warning signs printed in English at approaches to lead control areas. Locate signs at such a distance that personnel may read the sign and avoid the area or take the necessary precautions before entering the area. Provide caution labels printed in English and affix labels to lead waste disposal containers.

12.03 Warning Sign

12.03.1 29 CFR 1910.145, paragraph (d) (4), vertical format minimum 20 by 14 inches, spacing between two consecutive lines shall be at least equal to the height of the upper line. Display the following legend:

WARNING

LEAD WORK AREA

POISON

NO SMOKING, EATING OR DRINKING

12.04 Caution Labels

12.04.1 Provide label with sufficient print size to be clearly legible, with bold print on a contrasting background, displaying the following legend:

CAUTION

CLOTHING CONTAMINATED WITH LEAD

DO NOT REMOVE DUST BY BLOWING OR SHAKING

DISPOSE OF LEAD CONTAMINATED WASH WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH

APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS

12.05 LEAD CONTROL AREA REQUIREMENTS

12.05.1 The Contractor shall control access to the lead control area to prevent entry of unprotected and/or unauthorized personnel. Work operations and daily cleanup shall be performed to minimize the accumulation of lead contaminated materials within the control area. On each shift in which lead paint removal operations are performed, conduct area monitoring in areas immediately adjacent to the lead control area. Air samples shall be collected at frequencies and locations specified by the industrial hygienist, in accordance with the lead paint removal plan. Samples shall be collected at times and locations expected to reveal maximum concentration of airborne lead outside of the lead control area.

For outdoor operations, at least one sample on each shift shall be taken on the downwind side of the lead control area. If the quantity of airborne lead monitored at the designated limits at any time is greater than or equal to 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air outside of the control area, stop work, correct the condition(s) causing the increase, and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Work will not resume until the Contracting Officer has approved corrective actions. If adjacent areas are contaminated, clean the contaminated areas, monitor and visually inspect the area as specified herein.

12.06 MONITORING

12.06.1Monitoring of airborne concentrations of lead within the lead control area shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1025 or 29 CFR 1926.55, as applicable. Area monitoring adjacent to the lead control area shall be as specified by the lead removal plan and this contract. Analysis and reporting of all air samples shall be performed by a full-time employee of the testing laboratory. The Government shall have the option to perform independent monitoring.

12.07 SITE INSPECTION

12.07.1 While performing lead paint removal work, the Contractor shall be subject to onsite inspection by the Contracting Officer, who may be assisted by safety or health personnel. If the work is in violation of specification requirements, the Contracting Officer will issue a stop work order to be in effect immediately and until the violation is resolved. Standby time and expenses required to resolve the violation shall be at the Contractor's expense.

12.08 CLEANUP AND WORKSITE RELEASE

12.08.1 Maintain surfaces of the lead control area free of accumulations of lead contaminated dust and particles. Restrict the spread of dust and debris; keep waste from being distributed over the general area. Do not blow down the area with compressed air. The Contracting Officer will visually inspect the affected surfaces for residual lead contaminated material and accumulated dust before and after disestablishment of the lead control area; the Contractor shall reclean areas showing dust or residual lead materials. Where vacuums are used in clean up, the vacuums shall be used and emptied in a manner that minimizes the reentry of lead into the workplace. Lead control areas shall not be disestablished until cleanup and visual inspection are complete and satisfactory, and at least one air sample taken inside the lead control area after the completion of cleanup demonstrates that the level of airborne lead is below 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

12.09 DISPOSAL

12.09.1 Disposal of the lead paint materials removed shall be in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and State regulations. All lead paint waste from renovation activities that involve lead-based paint must be contained to prevent the release of dust and debris before the waste is removed and transferred for storage or disposal. At the end of each workday, as well as once the work is concluded, the waste must be transported and stored in a manner that prevents the release of dust and debris.