Attachment_A,_Statement_of_Work.pdf

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PART IV SPECIFICATIONS

Repair/Renovation of Building 1701 Fort Leonard Wood, MO

INDEX

SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work

01300 Submittals

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02050 Demolition

02075 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Materials

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07545 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

07840 Firestopping

07920 Caulking and Sealants

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08110 Steel Doors and Frames

08120 Aluminum Doors and Frames

08201 Wood Doors

08700 Hardware, Builders’ (General Purpose)

08810 Glass and Glazing

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09250 Gypsum Board

09510 Acoustical Ceilings

09650 Resilient Flooring

09682 Carpet

09900 Painting, General

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALITIES

10440 Interior Signage

10800 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13851A Fire Detection and Alarm System, Addressable

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15080 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems

15400 Plumbing, General Purpose

15511 Low Temperature Water Heating System

15512 Medium Temperature Water System within Buildings

15513 Chilled, Chilled-Hot, and Condenser Water Piping Systems

15895 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems

15990 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

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DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16000 Communications Work

16415 Electrical Work, Interior

DIVISION 23 – CONTROLS

23 09 00 Instrumentation and Controls for HVAC

23 09 13 Instrumentation and Controls Devises for HVAC

23 09 23.01 Lonworks Direct Digital Control for HVAC and Other Building Control Systems

23 09 93 Sequences of Operation for HVAC Control

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Repair/Renovation of Building 1701 Fort Leonard Wood, MO

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1.1 Work to be Done: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, and performing all work in accordance with these specifications and drawings as indicated at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

1.2 Location: The site of the proposed work is in the Cantonment Area of the Fort Leonard Wood Military

Reservation, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

2 PRINCIPAL FEATURES: The work to be performed will include, but not be limited to, the following principal features:

Demolition of wood framed offices that are located in the rear bay areas along with the steel cages. Repair finishes in the administration area of building 1701 and replace HVAC system with associated electrical, communication and fire alarm systems. The work involves the abatement of asbestos containing material. See Technical Exhibit 1, 1701 Asbestos Report. All work required to remove and disposal of asbestos containing materials must be done in strict compliance with Section 02075 and the laws and regulations cited therein.

3 SEQUENCE OF WORK: The area concerned in this project is Government owned and will not be in use during the course of this project.

4 SCHEDULING:

4.1 The Contractor shall schedule all activity at the job site through the DPW Contract Inspection Branch a minimum of 24 hours in advance of work.

4.2 Contractor shall schedule his working hours to coincide with the working hours of the military reservation.

Normal working hours of the reservation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, legal public holidays excepted.

The Contractor shall not perform work on the reservations beyond the aforementioned working hours without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

4.3 If the Contractor, for his convenience, desires to perform work during other than normal working hours or on other than normal workdays, he shall notify the Contracting Officer and the Directorate of Public Works Inspection Branch at least 72 hours in advance. The Contractor shall not perform work beyond the normal working hours or normal workdays without written approval of the Contracting Officer and the DPW Inspection Branch approval. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any additional expense occasioned the Government thereby, such as, but not limited to, overtime pay for Government inspectors, utilities service, etc.

4.4 Time extensions due to adverse weather or material lead time, must be received in writing prior to scheduled completion date.

5 UTILITY INTERRUPTIONS: Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, DPW Contract Inspection Branch, and the user for any utility work that interrupts service to the facility, any area outside the facility, or any real property facility.

Establish a schedule of interruptions listing starting and ending times of disconnection 48 hours prior to interruption.

6 FIELD MEASUREMENTS: The Contractor shall verify all measurements at the project site and shall be responsible for all dimensions, fittings, and the proper installation of all materials and equipment specified.

7 PERMITS: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permits for each worksite.

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7.1 Digging: A digging permit is required prior to ANY earthwork operations. The DPW Contract Inspection

Branch will assist the Contractor in obtaining this free permit.

7. 2 Land Disturbance: A land disturbance permit is required for any projects that disturb one (1) acre or more.

Land disturbance is defined as any activity that disturbs the roots of vegetations such as clearing, grubbing and grading.

The Contractor shall apply for the permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR), after the

FLW Environmental Office has approved the permit application. MODNR by law may take up to 180 days to review and issue a permit. Copy of the permit shall be forwarded to the DPW Environmental Office. The Contractor shall not begin land disturbance operations until they have received and complied with the MODNR permit. MODNR charges a fee for the permits.

7.3 Hot Work Permit: The Contractor shall obtain a written “Hot Work Permit” (DA Form 5383-R) prior to commencing all hot work outside an approved shop area. Permits will be issued by the FLW Fire & Emergency

Services at Fire Station #1, Bldg. 580, Phone: (573) 596-0883. The Contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to

Government property attributable to negligence on the part of the Contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this contract. The Inspection Branch will assist the Contractor in obtaining this free permit

7.4 Confined Space Permit: The Contractor shall obtain a written “Confined Space Permit” prior to commencing all confined space activity above and/or below ground. Title 29 CFR 1910.146 OSHA (Confined Space

Entry) and FLW Regulation 385-7 sets forth the definition of confined spaces and establishes responsibility and procedures for protection of personnel that shall be entering, work in, and existing confines space. If a permit is required the Contractor shall contact the FLW Fire Department, Fire Station #1, Assistant Chief of Operations, Bldg 580, Phone: (573) 596-0883 prior to, and after the permit required entry is conducted. The Contractor shall keep the permit copy within the work area until all workers have been accounted for after completion of the workday. The Inspection Branch will assist the Contractor in obtaining this free permit.

8 SAFETY REQUIRMENTS:

8.1 General Safety: During progress of work, the Contractor shall protect all personnel, whether Government or civilian, from any and all safety hazards caused by the construction operations. The contractor shall follow all Federal, State and local laws in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (General Industries Standards), and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction

Standards).

8.2 Fire Prevention: The current version of FLW Regulation 420-2 “Post Fire Regulations” is by this reference made a part of this solicitation and resultant contract. The Contractor’s operation shall conform to all applicable portions of this document. All personnel entering on duty as Contractor’s employees shall be instructed in the fire prevention program of the Post and shall be advised of the requirement of the Post Fire Regulations as they pertain to this particular contract.

8.3 Traffic Control: Contractor shall provide all temporary signs and markers as necessary to maintain safety in the worksite. All signs shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual of Uniform Control Devices

(MUTCD) and shall be coordinated with, and approved by, DPW Inspection Branch. Contractor shall ensure road user movement is inhibited as little as practical.

9. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

9.1 Use of Fire Hydrants – The temporary use of fire hydrants as sources of water is not authorized without prior approval by the Fire Department, 596-0886. Fire hydrant connections shall include an approved backflow preventer. Use of backflow preventers must comply with Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division 60, Public Drinking Water Program, Chapter 11 – Backflow Prevention, Title 10CSR60-11. Government furnished backflow preventers shall be utilized and are available at Bldg. 1601, Water Treatment Plant on a first come basis.

The Contractor shall be required to sign a hand receipt prior to obtaining a backflow preventer. The Contractor shall

01010 - 3 be accountable to return the checked out backflow preventer equipment undamaged and as soon as possible. The contractor shall furnish and use an approved fire plug wrench to open and close the hydrant. Pipe wrenches shall not be used. When the hydrant is not being used it shall be shut off. When the need for the hydrant is finished, the hydrant shall be shut off , the temporary connection and backflow preventer shall be removed, the fire hydrant caps shall be replaced and the Fire Department shall be notified that the hydrant will no longer be used.

9.2 Dust Walls - Provide tightly sealed dust curtains to prevent dust from either demolition or construction work from spreading to other parts of the facility. Temporary enclosures materials must be of noncombustible panels, flame-resistant tarpaulins, or approved materials of equivalent fire-retardant characteristics. All other fabrics or plastic films used shall be certified as conforming to the requirements of Test Method 2 contained in NFPA 701, Standard

Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.

10. SECURITY:

10.1 In unoccupied facilities, the Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the facility; i.e., all exterior doors shall be locked, windows closed and locked, etc.

10.2 The Contractor shall not be on site without prior notification to the DPW Contract Inspection Branch.

10.3 Contractor personnel shall have valid civilian ID’s.

11 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS/REFERENCES: The publications referenced herein after shall be the most recent at the time of solicitation, unless otherwise specified at the beginning of each Specification Section under paragraph 1.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS and or REFERENCES.

12 WORKSITE HOUSEKEEPING:

12.1 The Contractor shall remove all trash and disposal material from the worksite before the end of each day, to the extent it is consistent with standard construction practices on Government work sites. The Contractor shall take all possible precautions to maintain the work site, at all times, in a condition that will prevent damage or injury to person or property, Government or otherwise. The above precautions shall include protection from weather conditions. The

Contractor shall be responsible for all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions of his employees, sub-contractors, or agents during Contract performance.

12.2 Materials to be used within 1 week of delivery and scrap material to be used as work progresses shall not be required to be in screened area. However, all such items shall be placed in an orderly manner (i.e. dirt, rock, etc., in piles and stackable items such as pipe, brick, lumber, etc., stacked off the ground on pallets in an orderly manner).

12.3 Grass and weeds at work/storage site shall be kept at a height of 4”or less. Work site/storage site shall be policed for trash and disposal material a minimum of once per day.

12.4 All trailer and material storage sites shall have an identification board/sign, with company and job name on it, i.e. ABC Construction – ABC building complex. Signs shall meet the following criteria: min 3’ X 3’ max of 4’ X 8’ in size, 3” high legible print, and be approved by DPW Inspection Branch.

13 RESPONSIBLITY FOR DAMAGE

13.1 Damage to Personal Property: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all damage to Government and occupant personal property caused by the Contractors’ personnel, subcontractors, his agents, or by the performance of his work.

13.2 Damage by Negligence: Damage resulting in gas leaks, electrical outages, loss of heat during cold weather, water leaks, unsecured facilities, weather damage, or oil/hazardous waste spills shall be responded to by the Contractor

01010 - 4 within 2 hours and repaired within one workday. If the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements, the Government reserves the right to repair the damage and charge the cost to the Contractor. Contractor shall protect all areas through which he will be transporting demolition debris or construction materials. Any damaged turf, sidewalks, roads, vegetation, site amenities, etc, shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to final Contract closeout.

14 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS: All materials removed and not reused or designated as salvage material in this project shall become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise specified, and shall be the Contractor's responsibility for lawful disposal.

14.1 The Contractor may use the Fort Leonard Wood Compost area for the disposal of wood chips, leaves, and grass clippings generated by this project.

14.2 All other wastes generated during Contractor operations shall be disposed of off post by the Contractor at his/her expense.

14.2.1 The disposal of demolition waste is regulated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Chapter 260, Revised Statutes of Missouri and 10 Code of State Regulations Chapter 80-4. Such waste, in types and quantities established by the Department, shall be taken to a demolition landfill or a sanitary landfill off of the Installation for disposal. The Contractor shall provide any information requested by the landfill operator to complete forms required by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources or other Government-required landfill records.

14.2.2 Wastes classified as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act shall be disposed of off the installation, unless otherwise specified in this contract. No hazardous waste shall be disposed of without prior review of the disposal documents, and the approval of the Contracting Officer and the

Directorate of Public Works Environmental Coordinator, or his designated representative. The Contractor shall provide an original copy of the disposal document from the approved EPA or State permitted disposal facility for each shipment of hazardous waste generated in this project to the Contracting Officers Representative.

15 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES:

15.1 All Contractor and sub-contractor personnel performing tasks on this SOW shall comply with all applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures which will be provided to the Contractor by a Government representative upon written request to the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements as performed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or

Security Office. Requesting Contractor shall submit request for installation pass to the KO at https://vcc1.icmvcc.com/im3500/. There is no charge to the Contractor for this pass. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of the base contract to this task order, should the

Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in

Contractor security matters or processes.

15.1.1 In the event that the automated system at https://jkodirect.jten.mil is not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness Instructor qualification must be coordinated with the Installation

Antiterrorism Officer (or Installation Security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided to the KO.

15.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contractor and sub-contractor employees requiring access to

Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.Users need to enroll in "Course #JS-US007-14" to receive credit for the training within 10 calendar days of contract award; or for new employees within 10 working days of beginning performance on this contract. Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for all personnel to the KO within five calendar days of https://jkodirect.jten.mil/ https://jkodirect.jten.mil/

01010 - 5 completion of the training. There is no charge to the Contractor for this training. The burden to complete this training is approximately 1-hour per employee.

15.3 iWatch Training: Within 10 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new

Contractor employees commencing work on this contract, all Contractor and sub-contractor employees shall review the FLW Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) web link for iWatch training located at http://www.wood.army.mil/LEC/iWatch/iWatch.htm. This locally developed training will inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and how to report suspicious activity. Suspicious activity shall be reported to the KO.

There is no charge to the Contractor for this review. The burden to complete this training is approximately 20-minutes per employee.

15.4 OPSEC Standard Operating Procedure/Plan (SOP): The KO will ensure the contractor (after selected) is aware of the MSCoE OPSEC Plan and is in compliance with the MSCoE OPSEC Plan during contract performance.

15.5 OPSEC Training: New contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty in accordance with AR 530-1. All contractors shall complete annual

OPSEC Awareness training if the contract duration is longer than 30-days. MSCoE OPSEC Officer will provide training. Coordination of training shall be through Rick Bowser, (573)563-2402. Proof of training, including a detailed listing of attendees, shall be provided to the KO. A nominal fee shall be charged to the Contractor for this training equal to 1-hour of Government time. The burden to complete this training is approximately 1-hour per training evolution. There are no restrictions to number of attendees in a given training evolution.

15.5.1 All costs associated with employee training and review must be included in the CLIN prices bid/offered for the underlying requirement. No other payments are authorized.

15.5.2 Contractor shall reimburse the Government for classroom OPSEC training. The established fee is $30 per face-to-face training session conducted. Contractor personnel may all attend the same training session; however, in the event of new hires, additional session(s) shall be required. The Contractor may include this cost in his submitted offer. No other payment for this expense shall be authorized. Contractor shall submit payment to the US Treasury, Attention: Budget Officer, MSCoE G-8, 1000 MSCoE Loop, Ste 335, Fort

Leonard Wood, MO 65473.

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

1 GENERAL: All items of equipment and/or materials that are defined or described in the contract require submission in accordance with this section. Brochures, samples, certificates of compliance, test reports, as applicable, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer, and approval given by the Contracting

Officer before any equipment or material is installed under this contract.

1.1 All of the data required shall be submitted at one time. Approval of materials and equipment will be withheld until all of the required information has been submitted and is in the hands of the Contracting Officer. All submissions must be in sufficient detail to adequately determine that the item will meet the requirements of this

Specification.

1.2 All submittals shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval within 30 calendar days after contract award date on Engineer Form 4025 in quadruplicate. The forms shall be completed as directed. No submittal will be accepted unless it is on the subject form. The forms will be furnished to the

Contractor by the Government. All attachments to the transmittal form, such as catalog cuts, brochures, certifications, etc., shall be submitted in four (4) copies.

1.3 The contractor shall complete and submit to the contracting officer for approval, four copies of ENG

Form 4288 Submittal Register. At a minimum, the submittal register shall include a listing of all items listed in paragraph 2 of this section. This submittal register shall be provided with the initial set of submittals the contractor submits for approval. ENG form 4288 will be furnished to the contractor by the Government. This register will be maintained by the Government to insure that all required materials are submitted and approved IAW the contract requirements.

1.4 Scheduling: A minimum of 20 calendar days will be scheduled for review and approval of material submittals and possible resubmittal of any items subject to approval. For shop drawings submittals, a minimum of

30 calendar days will be allowed for review and approval and possible resubmittal. If submittals are disapproved due to Contractor negligence, the performance period will be reduced by the number of additional days (after receipt of rejection notice) required for approval. The scheduling shall be coordinated with the approved progress schedule.

2 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS:

2.1 At the minimum the following list of materials will require approval under the Contract Clause, I-7, titled Material and Workmanship. The Contracting Officer may require submission of additional materials as deemed necessary. If additional items are required to be submitted a revised ENG form 4288, SUBMITTAL

REGISTER, shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted with the additional material submittals. The

Contractor shall not proceed with any work using materials, which are subject to approval, until materials are approved.

2.1.1 Material Requiring Approval:

02050 Demolition

02075 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Materials

07545 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

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07840 Firestopping

07920 Caulking and Sealants

08110 Steel Doors and Frames

08120 Aluminum Doors and Frames

08201 Wood Doors

08700 Hardware; Builders’ (General Purpose)

08810 Glass and Glazing

09250 Gypsum Board

09510 Acoustical Ceilings

09650 Resilient Flooring

09682 Carpet

09900 Painting, General

10440 Interior Signage

10800 Toilet Accessories

13851A Fire Detection and Alarm System, Addressable

15080 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems

15400 Plumbing, General Purpose

15511 Low Temperature Water Heating System

15512 Medium Temperature Water System within Buildings

15513 Chilled, Chilled-Hot, and Condenser Water Piping Systems

15895 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust System

15990 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

16000 Communications Work

16415 Electrical Work, Interior

23 09 00 Instrumentation and Controls for HVAC

23 09 13 Instrumentation and Controls Devises for HVAC

23 09 23.01 Lonworks Direct Digital Control for HVAC and Other Building Control Systems

23 09 93 Sequences of Operation for HVAC Control

NOTE: For specific quantities of materials to be submitted see the individual SECTIONS.

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SECTION 02050

DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS: The procedures proposed for the accomplishment of salvage and demolition work shall be submitted for approval. The procedures shall provide for safe conduct of the work, careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, protection of property which is to remain undisturbed, coordination with other work in progress, and timely disconnection of utility services. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work includes demolition or removal of all construction indicated or specified. All materials resulting from demolition work, except as indicated or specified otherwise, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the limits of Government property. Rubbish and debris shall be removed from Government property daily unless otherwise directed so as to not allow accumulation inside or outside the building. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Contracting

Officer.

1.3 DUST CONTROL: The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

1.4 PROTECTION: Protection of Existing Work: Before beginning any cutting or demolition work, the

Contractor shall carefully survey the existing work and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government, and any damage to such work shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. The

Contractor shall carefully coordinate the work of this section with all other work and construct and maintain shoring, bracing and supports, as required. The Contractor shall insure that structural elements are not overloaded and be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under any part of this Contract.

1.5 BURNING: The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

1.6 USE OF EXPLOSIVES: Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.7 AVAILABILITY OF WORK AREAS: Areas in which salvage and demolition work is to be accomplished will be available in accordance with the schedule established by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 EXISTING FACILITIES:

2.1.1 Utilities: Existing utilities shall be removed as indicated. When utility lines are encountered that are not indicated on the drawings the Contracting Officer shall be notified.

2.1.2 Filling: Holes, open trenches and other hazardous openings shall be filled.

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2.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL: Title to all materials and equipment to be demolished, excepting

Government salvage, is vested in the Contractor upon removal from the building. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss, or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

2.2.1 Material for Contractor Salvage: Material for salvage shall be stored as approved by the

Contracting Officer. Salvage materials shall be removed from Government property before completion of the

Contract. Material for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

2.2.2 Unsalvageable Materials: Concrete, masonry, and other noncombustible materials other than concrete permitted to remain in place shall be disposed in the disposal area as directed by Contracting Officer.

2.2.3 Material for Government Salvage: Control panal and controls within, electric actuators and hot water sensors, Boiler with controls and burner with associated piping, and hot water pumps. (Refer to

Mechanical Plans)

2.3 CLEAN-UP:

2.3.1 Debris and Rubbish: Debris and rubbish shall be removed from area of work and job site as soon as possible.

2.3.2 Debris Control: Debris shall be removed and transported in a manner as to prevent spillage on streets.

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SECTION 02075

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS MATERIALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

1.1.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Publications:

29 CFR 1910.1001 Asbestos

29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication

29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

29 CFR 1926.58 Asbestos

40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Subpart A Hazardous Pollutants, General Provisions

40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Subpart M Hazardous

Pollutants, Asbestos

30 CFR Part 11 Respiratory Protection

EPA 560/5-85-024 Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings

EPA 560/5-85-030a Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials

1.1.2 American National Standard Institute (ANSI)

Publications:

Z9.2-79 Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Systems

Z88.2-1980 Practice for Respiratory Protection

Z88.6-1984 Physical Requirements for Personnel Wearing Respirators

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1.2 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL:

1.2.1 Description of Work: The work covered by this section

includes the handling of friable materials containing asbestos which are encountered during removal and demolition operations and the incidental procedures and equipment required to protect workers and occupants of the building or area, or both, from contact with airborne asbestos fibers. The work also includes the disposal of the removed asbestos containing materials.

1.2.2 Definitions:

1.2.2.1 Amended Water: Water containing a wetting

agent or surfactant.

1.2.2.2 Asbestos: The term asbestos includes

chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, actinolite, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered.

1.2.2.3 Asbestos Containment Area: An area where

asbestos removal operations are performed which is isolated by physical boundaries to prevent the spread of asbestos dust, fibers, or debris. The containment area shall be capable of maintaining a negative static pressure of approximately 0.02 inches of water.

1.2.2.4 Asbestos Fibers: This expression refers to

asbestos fiber having an aspect ratio of 3:1 and longer than 5 micrometers.

1.2.2.5 Ceiling Concentration: An exposure of

airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers at any time in excess of 10 fibers, longer than 5 micrometers, per cubic centimeter of air.

1.2.2.6 Area Monitoring: Sampling of asbestos fiber

concentrations within the asbestos control area and outside the asbestos control area which is representative of the airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers which may reach the breathing zone.

1.2.2.7 Friable Asbestos Material: Material that can

be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

1.2.2.8 HEPA Filter Equipment: High efficiency

particulate absolute filtered vacuuming equipment with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining asbestos fibers.

Filters shall provide at least 99.97 percent efficiency for retaining fibers of 0.3 microns or larger.

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1.2.2.9 Non-Friable Asbestos Material: Material that

contains asbestos in which the fibers have been locked in by a bonding agent, coating, binder, or other material so that the asbestos is well bound and will not release fibers in excess of the asbestos control limit during any appropriate use, handling, demolition, storage, transportation, processing, or disposal.

1.2.2.10 Personal Monitoring: Sampling of asbestos

fiber concentrations within the breathing zone of an employee.

1.2.2.11 Time Weighted Average (TWA): (Reference:

EPA 560/5-85-030a, October 1985), the minimum number of samples to be collected from each sampling area:

TABLE 1

Size of Area │ Minimum # │ of Samples

<1,000 SF │ 3

1,000 - 5,000 SF │ 5

>5,000 SF │ 7

1.2.2.12 Encapsulation: Method of containing the

health risks of asbestos without actual removal. A liquid sealer is placed on the asbestos and dried thereby forming a hard outer shell around the asbestos and restricting its further deterioration.

1.2.3 Medical Requirements: 29 CFR 1910.1001.

1.2.3.1 Medical Examinations: Before exposure to

airborne asbestos fibers, provide workers with a comprehensive medical examination as required by 29 CFR 1910.1001. This examination is not required if adequate records show the employee has been examined as required by 29 CFR 1910.1001 requirements within the past year. The same medical examination shall be given on an annual basis to employees engaged in an occupation involving asbestos fibers and within 30 calendar days before or after the termination of employment in such occupation. Specifically identify x-ray films of asbestos workers to the consulting radiol-ogist and mark medical record jackets with the word "ASBESTOS."

1.2.3.2 Medical Records: Maintain complete and

accurate records of employees' medical examinations for a period of 20 years after termination of employment and make records of the required medical examinations available for inspection and

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1.2.4 Training: Prior to assignment to asbestos work, each

employee shall be trained on the hazards of asbestos, safety, health precautions, and the use and requirements for protective clothing and equipment including respirators - fully covering engineering and other hazard control techniques and procedures.

The contractor shall maintain training records on all contractor personnel involved in this contract. Records will contain the subjects on which employees were trained, and the dates they were trained. These records will be kept up-to-date, and available for inspection by the Contracting Officer and/or his representative, at all times. The Contracting Officer and/or his representative will make unannounced visits to the job site and will question contractor employees in order to ascertain their knowledge on the training subjects. Insufficient knowledge of subjects outlined above, by any employee, may be cause for removal of the employee by the Contracting Officer. Also, see Paragraph 3.8.

1.2.5 Permits and Notifications: Secure and complete

necessary state and federal permit forms in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling, and disposition and submit these forms to the DPW Contract Inspection Office. The Government will make notification to the state of Missouri for authorization to proceed. Authorization to proceed from the state of Missouri requires a minimum of 20 days. Once authorization to proceed has been issued to the Contract Inspection Office the Contractor will be notified to proceed with the asbestos removal. The Contractor shall begin working within 3 working days after notification by the Contracting Officer that approval has been received from the state. The Contractor shall only be in contact with the state of Missouri through the DPW Contract Inspection Office. Approval from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) must be obtained prior to the removal of any asbestos.

1.2.6 Safety Compliance: In addition to detailed

requirements of this specification, comply with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of Federal, State, regional, and local authorities regarding handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of asbestos waste materials. Comply with the applicable requirements of the current issue of 29 CFR 1910.1001, 40 CFR 61 (Subparts A and M), and 29 CFR 1926.58. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the DPW Contract Inspection Office for resolution before starting the work. Where the requirements of this specification and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

1.2.7 Respirator Program: Establish a respirator program as

02075 - 5 required by ANSI Z88.2-1980, ANSI Z88.6-1984, 29 CFR 1910.134 and 30 CFR Part 11.

1.2.8 Industrial Hygienist: Shall conduct all air

monitoring, area monitoring, determination of sampling locations, sample analysis and shall be a certified industrial hygienist through the American Board Of Industrial Hygiene.

1.2.9 Asbestos Plan: Submit a detailed plan of the work

procedures to be used in the removal and demolition of materials containing asbestos. Such plan shall include location of asbestos contaminated areas, change rooms, layout of change rooms, interface of trades involved in the construction, sequencing of asbestos related work, disposal plan, type of wetting agent and asbestos sealer to be used, air monitoring, and a detailed description of the method to be employed in order to control pollution. This plan must be approved prior to the start of any asbestos work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS: The following items shall be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work involving asbestos materials.

1.3.1 Certificates of Compliance: Submit manufacturers'

certification that vacuums, ventilation equipment, and other equipment required to contain airborne asbestos fibers conform to ANSI Z9.2. HEPA vacuums, negative air filtration units and water drain filters must also comply with 29 CFR 1926.58 and EPA standards as applicable.

1.3.2 Testing Laboratory: Submit the name, address, and

telephone number of the testing laboratory selected for the monitoring of airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers along with certification that persons counting the samples have been judged proficient by successful participation in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program.

1.3.3 Industrial Hygienist: Submit the name, address, and

telephone number of the industrial hygienist selected to direct monitoring and training and certification that the industrial hygienist is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

1.3.4 Monitoring Results: Monitoring samples shall be

analyzed by the industrial hygienist chosen laboratory. The results shall be reviewed by the industrial hygienist within 16 hours of receipt of the laboratory analysis. The industrial hygienist shall notify the Contractor and the Contracting Officer immediately of any exposures to asbestos fibers in excess of the acceptable limits. All monitoring results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within three working days of the analysis

02075 - 6 review by the industrial hygienist. Monitoring samples shall be collected by the industrial hygienist and/or his representative on site. The hygienist may, at his own choosing, train the Contractors employees to collect the samples which are then sent to the hygienist for analysis.

1.3.5 Notification: Notify the Contracting Officer three

working days prior to the start of asbestos work.

1.3.6 Exhaust Air-filtration System: Pressure differential

recordings for each work day shall be reviewed by the industrial hygienist and submitted to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours from the end of each work day. The industrial hygienist shall notify the Contractor and the Contracting Officer immediately of any variance in the pressure differential which could cause exposure of adjacent unsealed areas to asbestos fiber concentrations in excess of specified limits.

1.3.7 Training: Submit certificates signed by both the

employee and the training official that the employee has received training in the proper handling of materials that contain asbestos; understands the health implications and risks involved, including the illnesses possible from exposure to airborne asbestos fibers; understands the use and limits of the respiratory equipment to be used; and understands the results of monitoring of airborne quantities of asbestos as related to health and respiratory equipment.

1.3.8 Registration: Submit certificate showing the

Contractor is registered with the state of Missouri for asbestos removal and disposal.

1.3.9 Bulk Sampling: Submit the name and registration

certificate from the State of Missouri of the laboratory that shall perform the bulk sample analysis. The laboratory analysis shall be submitted to the DEH Environmental Office.

1.3.10 Encapsulation Chemical: Submit the name and

manufacture of the encapsulation chemical to be used. The chemical used shall have the ability to fuse with the asbestos and after drying form a very hard, vandal-resistant, homogeneous, protective coat around the asbestos.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 EQUIPMENT: Make available to the Contracting Officer two

complete sets of personal protective equipment as required herein for entry to the asbestos control area at all times for inspection of the asbestos control area.

2.1.1 Respirators: Select respirators from those approved

02075 - 7 by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of Labor, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services.

2.1.1.1 Respirators for Handling Asbestos:

Respirators shall be used by all asbestos removal personnel.

Reference 29 CFR 1926.58 (h)(iii)(B). The size of respirator used by removal personnel shall be in accordance with the following table:

TABLE 2

RESPIRATOR SIZING FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Airborne concentration │ of asbestos, tremolite, │ anthophylite, actinolite, │ Required Respirator or a combination of │ these materials. │ Not in excess of 0.1 f/cc │ 1. Half-mask air-purifying │ respirator equipped with │ high-efficiency filters.

Not in excess of 0.5 f/cc │ 1. Full faceplace air-purifying │ respirator equipped with │ high-efficiency filters.

Not in excess of 1.0 f/cc │ 1. Any powered air purifying │ respirator equipped with │ high-efficiency filters.

│ 2. Any supplied-air respirator │ operated in continuous flow │ mode.

Not in excess of 10.0 f/cc│ 1. Full facepiece supplied air │ respirator operated in │ pressure demand mode.

Greater than 10.0 f/cc or │ 1. Full facepiece supplied air Unknown Concentrations │ respirator operated in │ unknown concentration │ pressure demand mode │ equipped with an auxiliary │ positive pressure self- │ contained breathing │ apparatus.

Note:

a. Respirators assigned for higher environmental

02075 - 8 concentrations may be used at lower concentrations.

b. A high-efficiency filter means a filter that is at least

99.97 percent efficient against mono-dispersed particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter or larger.

c. If powered air purifying respirators are used, they must be "Tight-Face Seal-Type" equipped with HEPA filters.

2.1.2 Special Clothing:

2.1.2.1 Protective Clothing: Provide personnel

exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers with fire retardant disposable protective whole body clothing, headcoverings, gloves, and foot coverings. Provide disposable plastic or rubber gloves to protect hands. Cloth gloves may be worn inside the plastic or rubber gloves for comfort, but shall not be used alone. Make sleeves secure at the wrists and make foot coverings secure at the ankles by the use of tape.

2.1.2.2 Work Clothing: Provide cloth work clothes

for wear under the disposable protective coveralls and foot coverings.

2.1.3 Change Rooms: For all removals except glove bag

procedures, provide a temporary unit with a separate decontamination locker room and a clean locker room for personnel required to wear whole body protective clothing. Reference 29 CFR 1926.58, Appendix F. The locker rooms shall be inside the building that is being abated unless space limitations preclude that the locker rooms shall be outside. Provide two separate lockers for each asbestos worker, one in each locker room. Keep street clothing and street shoes in the clean locker. Vacuum and remove asbestos contaminated disposable protective clothing while still wearing respirators at the boundary of the asbestos work area and seal in impermeable bags or containers for disposal. Do not remove disposable protective clothing in the decontamination locker room. Remove cloth work clothing in the decontamination room. Tag and bag cloth work clothes for laundering and keep work shoes in the decontamination locker. Do not wear special asbestos removal clothing between home and work. Locate showers between the decontamination locker room and the clean locker room and require that all employees shower before changing into street clothes. Clean asbestos contaminated work clothing in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001.

2.1.4 Showers: All employees shall be required to shower

before changing into street clothes. The Contractor shall be allowed to attach to the building water system for the shower water. When circumstances arise where there is no water to the building or the water system can not be accessed then the Contractor shall be required to furnish his own water supply. The rinse water from the showers shall be processed through 2 filters

02075 - 9 before being allowed to drain to the sewer system. The first filter shall be designed to catch particles over 50 microns.

The second filter shall catch particles over 0.5 microns.

Reference 29 CFR 1926.58, Appendix F.

2.1.5 Eye Protection: Provide goggles to personnel engaged

in asbestos operations when the use of a full face respirator is not required.

2.1.6 Warning Signs and Labels: Provide approved asbestos

caution signs at all approaches to asbestos control areas containing concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers.

Locate signs at such a distance that personnel may read the sign and take the necessary protective steps required before entering the area. Provide labels and affix to all asbestos materials, scrap, waste, debris, and other products contaminated with asbestos.

2.1.6.1 Warning Sign: Vertical format conforming to

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(1)(ii), minimum 17 inches by 11 inches displaying the following:

Legend Notation

Danger 1 3/4 inch Block

ASBESTOS 1 5/8 inch Block

CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE 1/2 inch Block

HAZARD

AUTHORIZED 11/16 inch Block

PERSONNEL ONLY

RESPIRATORS AND 11/16 inch Block

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

ARE REQUIRED IN

THIS AREA

2.1.6.2 Warning Labels: Provide labels of sufficient

size to be clearly legible and conforming to 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), displaying the following legend:

DANGER

CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS

AVOID CREATING DUST

CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

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2.1.7 Tools and Local Exhaust System: Provide a local

exhaust system in the asbestos control area. The local exhaust system shall be in accordance with ANSI Z9.2 and 29 CFR 1926.58, Appendix F. Equip exhaust with absolute (HEPA) filters. Local exhaust equipment must be sufficient to maintain a minimum pressure differential of minus 0.02 inch of water column relative to adjacent, unsealed areas. Provide continuous 24-hour per day monitoring of the pressure differential with an automatic recording instrument. Optional to an automatic recording instrument is the use of a pressure differential gauge and recording the gauge readings hourly in a log. In no case shall the building ventilation system be used as the local exhaust system for the asbestos control area. Filters on vacuums and exhaust equipment shall conform to ASNI Z9.2.

2.2 WORK PROCEDURE: Perform asbestos related work in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.58 and as specified herein.

Use wet removal procedures. Personnel shall wear and utilize protective clothing and equipment as specified herein. Eating, smoking, or drinking shall not be permitted in the asbestos control area. Personnel of other trades not engaged in the removal and demolition of asbestos shall not be exposed at any time to airborne concentrations of asbestos unless all the personnel protection provisions of this specification are complied with by the trade personnel. Shut down the building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system and provide temporary heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

2.2.1 Masking and Sealing:

2.2.1.1 Asbestos Control Area Requirements: Seal

openings in areas where the release of airborne asbestos fibers is expected. Containment area development shall include protective covering of walls, and ceilings with a continuous membrane of two layers of minimum 4-mil plastic sheet sealed with tape to prevent water or other damage. Provide two layers of 6-mil plastic sheet over floors and extend a minimum of 12 inches up walls. Seal all joints with tape. Provide a local exhaust system in the asbestos control area. Openings will be allowed in enclosures of asbestos control areas for the supply and exhaust of air for the negative air filtration unit or exhaust air filtration unit. Replace filters as required to maintain the efficiency of the system.

Reference 29 CFR 1926.58, Appendix F (Preparing the Work Area).

2.2.2 Asbestos Handling Procedures:

2.2.2.1 General Procedures: Remove wetted material

and immediately place in 6-mil thick asbestos labeled burial bags. Where unusual circumstances prohibit the use of plastic bags, submit an alternate proposal for containment of asbestos fibers

02075 - 11 to the Contracting Officer for approval. For example, in the case where both piping and insulation are to be removed, the Contractor may elect to wet the insulation and wrap the pipes and insulation in 6-mil thick plastic, airtight sealed, and remove the pipe by sections.

2.2.3 Monitoring: Monitoring of airborne concentrations of

asbestos fibers shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001, 29 CFR 1926.58, EPA 560/5-85-024 (Appendix M), EPA 560/5-85-030a.

and as specified herein. Monitoring shall be done by the industrial hygienist and/or his representative on site or the industrial hygienist may train the Contractors employees to collect the samples which are then sent to the hygienist for analysis.

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