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Universal Scope Requirements V4.1 – 11.7.24 (Mandatory Requirements that accompany all Scope of Work Templates) Note: The PBS-P100 remains the paramount guidance document.

This document clarifies and expands upon certain requirements within the P100.

Any clarifying questions regarding these requirements should be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist of record.

Safety & Health

Section A – Safety and Health Program

· Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death.

· References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), publications apply to work conduct. State and local safety and health regulations that apply are not cited herein. Current editions at the date of the contract apply. The more stringent requirements apply.

· 29 CFR Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards

· 29 CFR Part 1926: OSHA "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction"

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for Workplace Safety.

· The Contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific written Project Safety and Health Program, with elements applicable to the project which can include but not limited to the following:

Universal Scope Requirements V3.8 – 6.30.2022

1. Occupational Noise Exposure

2. Fall Protection

3. Personal Protective Equipment

4. Control of Hazardous Energy

5. Electrical Safety Related Work Practices

6. Lead

7. Asbestos

8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

9. Respiratory Protection

10. Confined spaces

11. Hazard Communication.

12. Respirable Crystalline Silica

13. Trenching & Excavation

· Contractor shall additionally submit firm's General Safety Plan at the pre-construction conference listing emergency procedures and contact persons including home addresses and telephone numbers.

Section B – Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments)

· Asbestos Pre-Alteration Assessments

· To comply with 40 CFR 61.145(a), 41 CFR 102-80.15(c), Section 1.7.4.1.2 of the GSA PBS-P100, and Appendix A of PBS 1000.1, a pre-alteration asbestos assessment shall be required before any demolition or renovation activity where asbestos-containing materials are present, presumed, or suspected in the project the area. A state-certified asbestos building inspector must assess all areas within this scope and either test or assume positive all suspect materials for asbestos content that may be disturbed by the proposed renovation or demolition activity. GSA will provide any available relevant documentation related to the proposed demolition or renovation activity. The pre-alteration assessment report must be reviewed and accepted by the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Group. Copies of the pre-alteration assessment report shall be provided to the GSA Project Manager, Building Manager, and GSAIndustrial Hygienist.

· The following pre-alteration assessment requirements shall be adhered to:

· Destructive sampling of materials that will be disturbed as a result of the proposed project is authorized. Sample holes shall be temporarily patched or covered with putty, tape, etc. Any residual debris generated as a result of the sampling shall be cleaned up and removed.

· The assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the "Project Design Survey" requirements of ASTM E2356 - 14 Standard Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys and pursuant with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

· Assessment and sampling protocols per ASTM E2356 – 14, AHERA sampling protocols at 40 CFR 763.86, and state/local asbestos regulations shall be followed with the following exception:

· For Miscellaneous Materials, a minimum of two (2) samples per each Homogeneous Area (HA) shall be collected.

· The following sample analysis methodologies shall be used:

· Bulk samples shall not be composited for analysis and shall be analyzed by polarized light microscopy (PLM) via EPA Method EPA/600/R-93/116.

· Progressive sampling (i.e. positive stop) for each homogeneous area (HA) is allowed.

· All separable layers within a bulk sample shall be analyzed and reported individually. Drywall samples shall be reported both by layers for OSHA compliance as well as a composite sample as allowed by federal EPA NESHAP regulations.

· If a sample of asbestos is estimated to be 1% or less asbestos by PLM via EPA/600/R-93/116, the sample shall be re-analyzed by EPA/600/R-93/116 with a 400-Point Count. If a result obtained by point count is different from a result obtained by visual estimation, the point count shall be used.

· Asbestos bulk sample analysis shall be performed by an accredited analytical laboratory that participates in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for asbestos bulk sample analysis.

· A written assessment report shall be provided and contain the following content at a minimum:

· The name and address of the building, structure of facility that was inspected. If less than the entire building, structure, or facility was inspected, the exact location of the area or component(s) inspected shall be listed.

· The certified asbestos building inspector’s name, signature, contact information, individual certification number, and state Asbestos Consulting Firm name and registration number (if applicable).

· The date(s) the inspection/assessment was performed.

· General description of building and its physical components, dates of construction and any known renovations, and description of mechanical systems such as HVAC and plumbing systems.

· Description of assessment protocols, sample collection and analytical procedures

· Summary of findings and table including: material description, HA, location in building, sample numbers, asbestos content, estimated quantities, friability, material condition-assessment

· Summary of determined or assumed ACM materials that would be disturbed by proposed project activities and recommendations. Contractor shall also denote any non-ACM materials that would still be OSHA regulated (1% asbestos or less).

· Figures

· Site location figure

· Sample location figure(s)

· Extent of each HA determined or assumed ACM figure(s) and OSHA trace materials

· Photographic log with representative photos of all suspect ACM sampled/assessed, with material descriptions. ACM or Trace materials shall be easily identifiable by utilizing red and/or bold font in captions. Asbestos content shall be included.

· Field notes

· Laboratory data packages, lab accreditations, chain-of-custody documentation

· Inspector and firm certifications.

· Potential Disturbance or Removal Asbestos Containing Materials

· Requirements for the disturbance or removal of asbestos containing materials will vary due to differences in state regulations, field conditions, materials to be abated, abatement methodologies, etc. For project-specific requirements please consult with the GSA OFM Industrial Hygiene Team for guidance.

· Projects with the potential to disturb or remove asbestos containing materials shall include the necessary controls to protect the construction contractor, building occupants, the public, and environment AND comply with all applicable regulations and policies including but not limited to:

· 29 CFR 1910.1001: OSHA Asbestos in General Industry.

· 29 CFR 1910.134: OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard.

· 29 CFR 1926.1101: OSHA Asbestos in Construction Standard.

· 40 CFR, Part 61 Subpart M: EPA NESHAPS National Emission Standard for Asbestos

· 40 CFR 763: EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

· 41 CFR 102-80.15: GSA Federal Management Regulation, Real Property, Safety and Environmental Management

· State and local asbestos control statutes and regulations

· GSA PBS 1000.1A Asbestos Policy.

· Third-party industrial hygiene oversight and/or clearances may be required depending upon the type and quantity of material to be abated, abatement methodologies, site-specific circumstances and state-specific requirements. Please consult with the GSA Industrial Hygiene Team for guidance.

· Contractor shall provide a written method of procedure (MOP) or asbestos abatement project design, as applicable, describing types, quantities and locations of asbestos to be removed; controls and work methods; phasing; disposal, etc. for GSA review and approval.

· Specification of Asbestos-Free Building Materials

· Products containing any amount of asbestos are prohibited from use in construction of GSA-controlled Federal or leased facilities.

Section C – Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

· OSHA (29 CFR 1926.62) regulates the disturbance of paint that contains any detectable concentration of lead. Paint must be tested for lead content or assumed to be lead containing for buildings constructed prior to 1978, whenever alterations or demolitions require disturbance of painted surfaces (e.g., sanding, burning, welding, scraping, etc.).

· Paints being disturbed and found to be lead-containing must be managed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62. Lead-containing paint that is intact and in good condition need not be abated or removed unless required for alteration or demolition.

· Lead-based paint (>0.5% by weight) shall be abated in childcare centers. Refer to Section 10.1.10 of PBS-P140 for specific details.

· Contractor shall provide a lead management plan for GSA review and acceptance prior to the disturbance of any lead containing paint.

· Contractor shall be responsible for the proper characterization and management of lead bearing waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations including 40 CFR 260-299. Lead bearing waste shall be assumed to be hazardous waste due to the characteristic of toxicity (Lead, EPA Waste Code D008) or have representative wastestream samples submitted to an accredited analytical laboratory for analysis via EPA Method SW-846 Test Method 1311: Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). As applicable, the waste characterization and manifest documentation shall be provided to GSA as part of the deliverable.

Section D – Fire & Life Safety

· Adhere to all applicable requirements of Chapter 7 of the P-100 for Fire and Life Safety.

· Note: A registered Fire Protection Engineer is required in section 7.3.

Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS)

· The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) is mandatory for all GSA projects. Found at http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

· If local accessibility standards exist, the A/E must follow the more stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

· Accessibility in Federal Courthouses: Comply with Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities, Section 8.2, Planning for Accessibility, and Table 8.1, Accessibility Requirements.

Section F – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

· The General Contractor or other qualified party shall prepare and submit a Construction IAQ Management Plan to GSA for approval, for any construction project(s) involving:

· Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) modifications

· Demolition

· Paints, sealants, adhesives, etc. (commonly referred to as "wet work")

· Anything else affecting indoor air quality.

· The Construction IAQ Management Plan shall meet the following criteria:

· Construction activities shall meet or exceed the standards included in Chapter 3 of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors’ Association (SMACNA) “IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction”, 2nd Edition 2007

· Control pollution sources

· Isolate areas of work to prevent contamination.

· Pressure differentials shall be used where feasible to prevent migration of dust/contaminants.

· Protect existing building HVAC systems including

· Shutting down systems where possible.

· Protecting supply & return ducts within the work area by covering or filtering.

· Filtration media shall be installed to protect ductwork and/or equipment used during the construction process using a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 8 at each return air grille, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999.

· Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.

· Suppress dust

· Apply wetting agents and/or sweeping compounds.

· Interrupt dust pathways via dust curtains or temporary enclosures.

· Pre-clean any dust-covered materials that will be disturbed during demo using an effective dust-collecting method (such as damp cloth, wet mop, etc.) and immediately bag, seal and remove this refuse from the project area.

· Protect materials

· Develop a Sequence of Finish Installation Plan highlighting measures to reduce the absorption of VOCs by materials that act as ‘sinks’.

· Protect absorptive materials from moisture damage both when stored on-site prior to install and after installation.

· Immediately prior to occupancy, perform

· An outside air flush out of the building (or of the immediate project area) OR

· Pre-occupancy air-quality testing.

· Plan must be approved by GSA.

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental

Section G – Sustainable Purchasing

· Purchase products and materials covered by the PBS Key Sustainable Products (KSP) initiative or the GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool Green Procurement Compilation.

· KSP Initiative

· Any of the five materials listed below that are purchased and/or installed as part of this project must comply with their respective sustainability standards.

· Contractor shall submit the required submittal for each material used demonstrating compliance with the standard prior to install.

· ≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content

· Product literature showing NSF Gold logo AND

· Certification of recovered content by reputable 3rd party

· Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

· 0 g/L VOCs

· Product sheet

· Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

· Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

· California Section 01350 standard for low-VOC materials

· Total recycled content ≥ 20%

· Recyclable in a closed loop process

· USDA Certified BioPreferred

· Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) AND

· Product sheet for USDA Certified BioPreferred

· ≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

· Letter from the supplier

· Non-KSPs

· In addition to the KSPs, all other interior finishes must meet the baseline environmental requirements specified in the most current GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design.

· Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at www.sftool.gov

· Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used demonstrating compliance.

· GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool Green Procurement Compilation (https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement)

· Water-Efficient Products (Plumbing Fixtures)

· Purchase/install only water-conserving products, such as EPA WaterSense-labeled or other water-efficient products.

· Energy-Efficient Products & Appliances (if applicable)

· Any applicable energy-consuming equipment purchased by GSA and/or under GSA-operational control must be energy-efficient, meeting standards such as:

· Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR-labeled

· Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated

· Other similar energy-efficient certifications.

· Contractor must provide proof of compliance (standard construction submittal) for applicable products, equipment replacements, and installations.

· Refrigerants Phase Out (if applicable)

· If any equipment/components are being replaced that contain ozone-depleting HCFC and HFC compounds and/or high-GWP chemicals, they must be replaced with equipment containing non-HCFC and/or non-HFC refrigerants that are also EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP)-approved substitutes.

· Accordingly, contractors shall comply with the

· Title VI of the Federal Clean Air Act AND 40 CFR Part 82.Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

· Final Refrigerant Mgt SOP_Mar31 2022 (GSA internal)

· Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 82 – · Title 40 CFR Part 84 – Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons

· Title 40 CFR Part 266, Subpart Q – Ignitable Spent Refrigerants Recycled for Reuse

Design Elements

Section U – Historic Preservation

· General Historic Preservation Requirements

· Design development and final construction documents must adhere to any conditions and processes set forth in related Section 106 correspondence or formal agreements governing the undertaking. Include applicable construction specialist qualification requirements for repair, restoration or replication of historic materials, as specified in GSA Competency Specifications for Preservation Construction Contractors in www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation.

· Construction execution must also allow for coordination with the preservation architect responsible for the approved preservation design solutions. Allow ample time for procurement of specialized materials required for work in restoration zones and Section 106 consultation.

· Criteria Governing Survey, Analysis, Recommendations and Design

· Services performed by the Architect-Engineer shall conform to all applicable requirements and criteria of the following laws, directives and guidelines and to the latest issuances of and changes thereto:

· National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), as amended

· ADM 1020.3 GSA Historic Preservation Procedures

· GSA P100 Facilities Standards, provisions on Alterations to Historic Buildings for each applicable design category

· The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties

· GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines

· GSA Building Preservation Plan and Historic Structure Report, as available.

· Section 106 Compliance

· Work in GSA historic buildings listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, applicable GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines and GSA Building Preservation Plan recommendations. All work in a GSA historic property is subject to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance review, coordinated by GSA’s Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). Contact RHPO in early planning to identify and address preservation issues the project may raise.

· The RHPO must review and approve proposed alterations that may affect restoration or rehabilitations zones identified in a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) or Historic Structure Report (HSR) before GSA can commit to or initiate such alterations. If no HSR or BPP exists for the building, the RHPO will determine these zones.

· Submit for RHPO review and concurrence, a completed 106 Compliance Form (or equivalent info) identifying historic spaces and materials that may be affected by planned alterations. Design development must explore alternatives that avoid or minimize adverse effects on the qualities that make the building eligible for the National Register. Preference will be given to alternatives that avoid adverse effects while meeting other project requirements.

· Plans for any alterations that will result in adverse effects on historic property will require consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and interested parties. This process, initiated during concept design, includes public consultation with the goal of identifying alternatives for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating adverse effects. Projects that will result in unavoidable adverse effects may require extended consultation to explore additional alternatives and prepare project documentation required by the SHPO.

· Preservation design problem-solving and project documentation for 106 submissions must be undertaken by a qualified historic architect as described below. The Historic Architect must be integrally involved in the analysis and development of design solutions for work affecting restoration or rehabilitation zones to minimize adverse effects on historic materials and character.

· Projects involving ground disturbance for new construction, excavation, utility work or major landscaping (e.g. relocation of mature trees) must include provisions for compliance with the NHPA, NEPA, Archeological Resources Protection Act and other laws concerned with the protection of archeological resources, including advance assessment of archeological data potential prior to and provisions for responding appropriately to unanticipated discoveries.

· Preservation Architect Requirements

· The Designer must have a member of their team with the following qualifications regarding work in historic buildings to be considered a Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian:

· Professional degree in architecture or a State license to practice architecture plus one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning or closely-related filed.

· A minimum of two years full-time professional experience working on preservation projects in eligible or National Register listed buildings.

· Past performance that visually and descriptively demonstrates successful experience consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties on three similar projects.

· The Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian must meet the professional qualifications as outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines: Professional Qualifications Standards https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm and GSA Qualification requirements for Preservation Architects.

REFERENCES

· PBS-P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, current at the time of the award, including all applicable standards, criteria, and guides listed therein.

· Design Stage submissions shall comply with PBS-P100 Appendix A unless otherwise indicated in this Statement of Work. (www.gsa.gov/p100)

· PBS P-120, Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service

· PBS PQ-251, Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 2, Contracting Officers and Professional Services Contractors