Summary of Work National Agricultural Library Asbestos Abatement And Flooring Replacement 2023 09 18.pdf

National Agricultural Library Asbestos Abatement 2nd and 3rd Floor Hallway

Summary of Work

1. GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

Description: This scope of work includes removal of ACM flooring materials and installation/replacement with new VTC tile on both the 2nd and 3rd Floor Hallways. Contractor shall abate and properly dispose of all ACM materials per all applicable Federal and State regulations.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the abatement.

• Item (0001) – 2nd Floor Hallway Asbestos Abatement (Removal of Tile Flooring (62’ x 5’)) – 1 Lump Sum

• Item (0002) – 3rd Floor Hallway Asbestos Abatement (Removal of Tile Flooring (62’ x 5’)) – 1 Lump Sum

• Item (0003) – Replace VTC tile on 2nd Floor Hallway (62’ x 5’) – 1 Lump Sum

• Item (0004) – Replace VTC tile on 3rd Floor Hallway (62’ x 5’) – 1 Lump Sum

1.2. LOCATION

This project is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Library (NAL). The address is 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351.

1.3. GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS

The site is accessible year-round, depending upon weather conditions.

1.4. USE OF PREMISES

Work hours for this project are 8:00a to 4:30p ET, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact: Romando Green, (240) 565-2658, Romando.Green@usda.gov, at least 48 hours prior to commencement of work.

• The Contractor shall only have use of the local project area for construction operations, during the construction period.

Contractor's use of premises is limited by the Government's right to perform work in the project area.

• Contractor shall conduct his/her operations to ensure the least inconvenience to employees.

• Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

• Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the employees during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

• Preservation of Natural Features: (NOT USED)

• Existing Utilities:

o Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall repair the utility at no additional expense to the Government.

o Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 48 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.

Contractor shall coordinate with existing utilities for locates, or in the event any interruptions of services are required.

1.5. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

• There is no specified construction sequence or season for this project.

• Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

1.6. FIELD VERIFICATION

mailto:Romando.Green@usda.gov, Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.7. Permits (NOT USED)

2. PRODUCTS

2.1. 2nd Floor Hallway VTC Replacement Tile

2.2. 3rd Floor Hallway VTC Replacement Tile

3. EXECUTION

3.1. Hazardous Materials Assessment (NOT USED)

3.2. Asbestos Abatement

Refer to Section Two - Asbestos Abatement

Asbestos Abatement

1. GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK

This section provides for the removal and disposal of asbestos containing flooring material (ACM) identified in the National Agricultural Library Building located at 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351.

Area ACM Area (SF / LF) or Brief Description 2nd Floor Back Hallway

ACM Remove 310 SF – Asbestos Tile

3rd Floor Back Hallway

ACM Remove 310 SF – Asbestos Tile

Replace VTC tile on 2nd Floor Hallway

N/A 310 SF of Replacement VTC Tile

Replace VTC tile on 3rd Floor Hallway

N/A 310 SF of Replacement VTC Tile

1.2. PROJECT CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall coordinate all work and work closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact at least three (3) days in advance of starting operations. Mobilization to project site will be permitted after Notice to Proceed is issued from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall advise the Technical Point of Contact when it is unsafe for occupancy in and around each building.

1.3. NOTIFICATION

The Contractor shall notify the following agencies in writing a minimum of ten (10) days prior to start of project work:

• Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), if applicable

• Environmental Protection Agency (TSCA)

• Approved Landfill for Disposal of Solid Waste or Hazardous Waste (TBD)

The Contractor shall provide written proof of notifications prior to commencement of abatement work.

The Contractor shall pay all fees that apply to the performance of the work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4. DOCUMENTATION

Contractor must be able to furnish documentation that all employees are familiar with the following regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any other applicable requirements of the State of Maryland relating to the health risk involved with the removal and disposal of asbestos and possible lead base paint containing material:

Federal Regulations

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Part 61, Subparts A and M).

• U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Construction Regulation (Code of Federal Regulation Title 29, Part 1926.1101), and as amended by Code of Federal Regulation (Vol. 51, #119), August 10, 1994, (Vol. 59, #153) and Asbestos Regulations Part 1926.58 Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation 1910.1001, Asbestos, Title 29, Part 1910 CFR and as amended by CFR (Vol. 51, 119), June 20, 1986.

• U.S. Environmental Agency Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). (40 CFR 260-265).

• Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings (EPA Manual 560/5 -85-024).

1.5. PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be State Certified by the Maryland Department of the Environment, if applicable, to work with asbestos in construction, repair, renovation, maintenance, demolition, or salvage activities. The Hazardous Waste Transporter shall have endorsement by the State of Maryland as a hazardous materials transporter and an appropriate hazardous waste permit issued by the State of Maryland, if applicable. At the prework meeting the Contractor shall provide proof of the above certifications and permit to the Contracting Officer.

All the workers who work in the asbestos removal area shall be certified as asbestos workers per EPA-approved course 29 CFR Part 1926 (including respirator fit testing). Additionally, the Contractor shall provide proof that all workers working within the asbestos abatement area on the project are included in the medical surveillance program per EPA- approved course and 29 CFR Part

1926. The Safety of all persons shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

DESIGNATED COMPETENT PERSON: The Contractor shall designate, in writing, at least one designated competent person

(DCP) who will be always present while work is in progress. The

DCP shall be capable of identifying existing asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, or actinolite hazards in the workplace and who has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f). The duties of the DCP include controlling entry to and exit from the site; supervising any employee exposure monitoring required by the standard; ensuring that all employees wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, are trained in the use of appropriate methods of exposure control, and use the hygiene facilities and decontamination procedures specified in the standard; and ensuring that engineering controls in use are in proper operating condition and are functioning properly.

1.6. SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all submittals have been provided and approved by the Contracting Officer. The following submittals shall be provided to the Contracting Officer:

• Asbestos Abatement Plan. The plan shall describe the planned methods of removal, transportation, and disposal of ACM for each location identified. The plan shall also describe how the Contractor will protect workers while performing asbestos abatement activities. Provide Employee Training and Certifications for asbestos abatement workers, as required by Federal, State, or local regulations.

• Notifications. The Contractor shall provide copies of all notifications, permits, applications, licenses, and like documents required by Federal, State, or local authorities.

• The Contractor shall obtain an EPA ID No. for the disposal of hazardous waste identified and disposed from this project site.

1.7. AIR MONITORING, SOIL SAMPLING, AND QUALITY

CONTROL

The Contractor shall conduct personal air monitoring throughout the entire removal operation. This daily personal air sampling shall be in accordance with OSHA and the Contractor shall provide data and results to the Technical Point of Contact within 72 hours of sampling date.

Personal (Employee's) Air Monitoring: The Contractor shall conduct representative air monitoring, when required, that addresses each employee job duty (scraper, bagger, etc.). This sampling shall be a combination of eight (8) hour time-weighted average samples and ceiling samples collected in accordance with OSHA protocols. The Department of Agriculture may at any time sample air for compliance. The Contractor is responsible for any needed sampling and reporting during the work.

1.8. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment will be included in Item 0001 and Item 0002, as shown in the Schedule of Items. Payment shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete the work in accordance with these specifications and all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Payment will also be considered to include compensation for obtaining permits or notifying other agencies.

Pay Item

Pay Unit

Item (0001) – 2nd Floor Hallway Asbestos Abatement (310 SF) …………….……..L.S.

Item (0002) – 3rd Floor Hallway Asbestos Abatement (310

SF).……………………L.S.

Item (0003) – 2nd Floor Hallway Replacement VTC Tile (310 SF) …………….…...L.S.

Item (0004) – 3rd Floor Hallway Replacement VTC Tile (310

SF).………………….L.S.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENMT

The Contractor shall provide the following protective clothing, equipment, and supplies:

• Approved respirators and protective clothing including head, foot, and full body protection in sufficient quantities and adequate sizes for all workers and all official representatives of the Government.

• Respirators will be of a type approved by NIOSH and OSHA for use during asbestos removal operations.

• It is the Contractor's responsibility to require that each person (worker or visitor) entering the Work Area wears an approved respirator and protective clothing. There shall be no exceptions to this requirement.

• Hard-hats, protective eyewear, gloves, rubber boots or other footwear shall be provided as required for workers and authorized visitors. Safety shoes may be required for some activities.

• Polyethylene bags, or approved equal, used for containing removed asbestos and lead base paint containing materials shall be at least 6 mils thick and sufficiently large for their intended use. These bags should be printed with warning labels per OSHA regulations.

• All vacuum cleaners must be equipped with new HEPA filters.

• All tape shall be high quality duct or polyethylene tape. All spray-on adhesives, glue, and other barrier securing material shall be high quality products.

• Provide and maintain a three-day inventory of protective clothing, respirators, filter cartridges, plastic sheeting of proper size and thickness, duct tape, glue, adhesives, disposable towels, and air filters for the work required and the numbers of workers, visitors, and inspection personnel entering the Work Areas.

3. EXECUTION

All work under this contract shall be in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. The Contractor shall take air samples during the project. The Contracting Officer will determine when the project has been satisfactorily completed. The Contractor shall supply all supervision, labor, transportation, materials, operating supplies, air and sampling equipment, shipping, laboratory fees, insurance, permit fees, and all other items, incidental or otherwise, necessary for complete performance of the work.

3.1 WORK AREA PREPERATION

The Contractor shall perform the following preliminary steps to prepare the Project Sites for asbestos abatement or removal:

• Signage: Post commercially made caution signs of minimum dimensions 20-inch by 14-inch at each entrance to the work area displaying the following legend with letter sizes and styles of a visibility required by 29 CFR 1926:

DANGER ASBESTOS

CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE

REQUIRED IN THIS AREA

• Security: Secure the work area from access by unauthorized persons.

4. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL

The Contractor shall cover the ground or floor with a 6-mil polyethylene drop cloth, or approved equal, prior to beginning any work in this section. Dust shall be kept to a minimum throughout the duration of project work. All ACM shall be completely removed as identified in assessment. Place the ACM waste material and drop cloths in double polyethylene bags, seal, list name of project site, and date. Waste material in double bags shall not be overfilled and must be leak proof.

Contractor shall HEPA vacuum the entire work area after removal of ACM to collect any small chips or pieces that may remain. A post-removal spray shall be applied to all surfaces from which asbestos has been removed. The preparation and application shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The Contractor shall then transport ACM to an approved landfill in Maryland.

Non-Friable or Friable asbestos is accepted for disposal at Maryland landfills as shown in Attachment 04. In all cases, the landfill operator must be contacted for approval prior to disposal.

If construction or demolition debris is commingled with asbestos-contaminated debris, it shall be disposed of as asbestos-contaminated debris.

5. DELIVERABLES

All landfill receipts, trip tickets, transportation manifests, or other documentation of disposal of ACM shall be provided to the Government as proof of proper disposal. The Contractor’s name, date, time of delivery to the disposal site, and estimated quantity of waste materials shall be listed on the documents.

VINYL COMPOSITION TILE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Section Includes: VINYL COMPOSITION TILE

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit product data, including manufacturer's specification summary sheet for specified products.

B. Samples: Submit selection and verification samples for finishes, colors, and textures.

C. Quality Assurance Submittals: Submit the following.

1. Test Reports: Certified test reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics and physical properties.

2. Manufacturer's Instructions: Manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions.

D. Maintenance Information: Provide maintenance information for installed rubber floor tile.

1. Methods for maintaining installed products.

2. Precautions against cleaning materials and methods detrimental to finishes and performance.

E. Warranty: Provide flooring manufacturer warranty information.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements

1. Fire Performance characteristics: Provide resilient rubber floor covering with the following Fire performance characteristics as determined by testing products in accordance with ASTM method (and NFPA method) indicated below by a certified testing laboratory or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

a. ASTM E648 (NFPA 253), Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering

Systems; Class 1, Greater than 0.45 W/cm2.

b. ASTM E662 (NFPA 258), Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials; < 450.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Tarkett Vinyl Composition Tile 12” x 12”

Color: 533 True Beige

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Prepare substrates according to manufacturer's written instructions to ensure adhesion of flooring.

B. Remove substrate coatings and other substances that are incompatible with adhesives and that contain soap, wax, oil, or silicone, using mechanical methods recommended in writing by manufacturer. Do not use solvents.

C. Use trowelable leveling and patching compound to fill cracks, holes, and depressions in substrates.

D. Sweep and vacuum clean substrates to be covered by flooring immediately before installation. After cleaning, examine substrates for moisture, alkaline salts, carbonation, and dust. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 FLOORING INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions.

B. Scribe, cut, and fit flooring to butt neatly and tightly to vertical surfaces, equipment anchors, floor outlets, and other interruptions of floor surface.

C. Extend flooring into toe spaces, door reveals, closets, and similar openings unless otherwise indicated.

D. Maintain reference markers, holes, and openings that are in place or marked for future cutting by repeating subfloor markings on flooring. Use nonpermanent, non-staining marking device.