Attachment 8 - SEED Project SOW - Specifications-Rev1-4-6-2023.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPAIR HVAC SYSTEM AT BLDG 4702

PROJECT 21-007

SECTION TITLE

01 10 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

02 82 11 ASBESTOS

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 90 00 JOINT SEALERS

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 90 00 PAINTING

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

23 07 00 HVAC INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23 09 00 HVAC INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS

23 09 10 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 20 00 HEATING AND COOLING PIPING

23 21 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING

23 21 23 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 30 00 AIR DISTRIBUTION

23 31 00 DUCTS AND DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 52 00 HEATING BOILERS AND ACCESSORIES

23 64 00 PACKAGED WATER CHILLERS

23 73 13 CENTRAL STATION AIR HANDLER

26 00 00 ELECTRICAL

26 00 01 FORT SILL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

31 20 00 EARTHWORK

31 23 00 EXCAVATION AND FILL

32 31 13 CHAIN-LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 92 23 SODDING

16A ELECTRICAL SPEC, SECTION 16A

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SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work to be performed under this project consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to repair building 4702 as described in the contract documents.

B. The work includes incidental related work.

1.2 LOCATION OF WORK

A. Work is located at Building 4702, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

1.3 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. Demolition: Remove the existing HVAC system. Remove the east side wall of the security fence enclosing the existing outside chiller. The chiller is to remain for reuse. Inspect the existing natural gas line for further use. Clean the existing exterior outside air intake duct for reuse. Clean the existing mechanical room air louver for reuse. Clean the masonry chimney for reuse.

Remove geothermal equipment, such as heat pump, pump, and expansion tanks. Remove the existing wall-mounted mechanical room supply fan.

Remove the existing air handler and supply duct. Remove existing chilled water and heating water piping along with the existing hydronic heating and cooling equipment, such as heating boilers, pumps, expansion tanks, air separators, chemical shot feeders, and etc. Remove the existing fan coil units.

Remove the existing exhaust fans along with the exhaust duct. Remove all existing HVAC accessories, such as grilles, diffusers, and insulations. Remove existing fire alarm system. Furthermore, remove existing motors, motor controls, safety switches, wires, conduits, junction boxes and other associated items. Perform the foregoing tasks in build 4702 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications.

B. New Work: Recalibrate the existing 70-ton outside chiller for reuse and reconnect the existing buffer tank on the return side. Install new 30-ton chiller with 100-gallon buffer tank. Provide a concrete pad and security fence for the new chiller. Install new wall-mounted mechanical room supply air fan. Install new hydronic heating boiler. Install new outside air unit and fresh air duct.

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Install new fan coil units. Provide hydronic heating and cooling piping along with other hydronic equipment, such as pumps, expansion tanks, air and dirt separators, and chemical shot feeders. Install new exhaust fans and duct.

Provide insulations for ducts and piping, along with other HVAC accessories such as grilles, differs, dampers, and etc. Provide new fire alarm and mass notification system to work with new equipment. Provide new motors, motor controls, safety switches, fuses, circuit breakers, electrical panel boards, wires, conduits, mounting racks, junction boxes, plastic coated rigid galvanized steel elbows, pull box, power meter, current transformers, ground rods, and other associated items. Perform the foregoing tasks in building 4702 accordance with the project drawings and specifications.

C. Incidentals: The foregoing outline of principal features does not limit the responsibilities of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all materials required by the drawings and specifications and to perform other work items that may be required or associated with this type of work unless specifically listed below as Government Furnished.

D. Government Furnished Equipment and/or Material: NONE

E. Options: NONE

1.4 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. The following drawings form a part of this contract.

Title Drawing No.

TITLE SHEET, LOCATION MAP AND DRAWING INDEX GI-001

GENERAL CIVIL NOTES GC-001

CIVIL SITE PLAN CS-101

CIVIL DETAILS C-501

GENERAL NOTES M-001

HVAC DEMO PLAN – BASEMENT MD-100

HVAC DEMO PLAN – FIRST FLOOR MD-101

HVAC DEMO PLAN – SECOND FLOOR MD-102

HVAC DEMO PLAN – ROOF MD-103

HVAC DEMO DETAILS – MECHANICAL ROOM MD-500

HVAC DEMO DETAILS – FIRST FLOOR MD-501

HVAC DEMO DETAILS – SECOND FLOOR MD-502

HVAC CONSTRUCTION PLAN – BASEMENT MH-100

HVAC CONSTRUCTION PLAN – FIRST FLOOR MH-101

HVAC CONSTRUCTION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR MH-102

HVAC CONSTRUCTION PLAN – ROOF MH-103

HVAC CONSTRUCTION DETAILS – MECHANICAL ROOM MH-500

HVAC CONSTRUCTION DETAILS – FIRST FLOOR MH-501

HVAC CONSTRUCTION DETAILS – SECOND FLOOR MH-502

MECHANICAL / HVAC DETAILS MH-503

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MECHANICAL / HVAC DETAILS MH-504

DUCT LAYOUT AND AIR FLOW DIAGRAM MH-600

HYDRONIC CHILLED WATER PIPING DIAGRAM MH-601

HYDRONIC HEATING WATER PIPING DIAGRAM MH-602

MECHANICAL / HVAC SCHEDULES MH-603

HVAC CONTROLS MH-700

HVAC CONTROLS MH-701

HVAC CONTROLS MH-702

NOTES, LEGEND AND SCHEDULE E1

PLAN E2

NOTES AND PLAN E3

NOTES AND PLAN E4

PLAN E5

NOTES AND PLANS E6

NOTES AND PLAN E7

NOTES AND PLAN E8

SCHEDULES E9

SCHEDULES AND DETAILS E10

NOTES, DIAGRAM AND SCHEDULES E11

B. One electronic set of contract drawings and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor. Upon request one full size hard copy of contract drawings will be provided without charge. Reference publications will not be furnished.

C. Contractor shall immediately check furnished drawings and notify the Government of any discrepancies.

D. Record drawings of past work performed on the applicable facility may be on file at the Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Division, building 1950, and are available for review by the offerors during normal business hours. A reasonable number of copies will be provided upon request. The Government assumes no responsibility for any deductions or conclusions made from record drawings. Proposals shall be based upon data obtained through contractor’s field verification of existing conditions at the facility where work is to be performed.

1.5 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Contractor will be required to commence work under this contract 10 calendar days after the date of receipt by him of notice to proceed, to prosecute said work diligently, and to complete the entire work ready to use no later than 240 calendar days after the date of receipt by him of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include 0 weather days, receipt of approved As-Built drawings, receipt of approved Operation and Maintenance manuals, all final close out documents, mobilization and final clean up.

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B. The Contractor will be required to submit a Payment Estimate – Contract

Performance Statement, Fort Sill Form 94, in accordance with base specification section 01 32 00. Close out documents, to include As-Built Drawings and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals shall be indicated as 15% of the job in section 11b.1 of FS Form 94. Liquidated Damages will be assessed if close out documents are not received and approved by the Government with the time period stated herein.

1.6 REFERENCES

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

B. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment for work under this contract and all costs associated shall be included in the applicable bid item to which the work pertains.

1.8 ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

A. Work will be assigned by the Contracting Officer only and will be in writing.

1.9 EXISTING WORK

A. Protect existing vegetation, structures, equipment, utilities, pavement and improvements. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work to remain or to be reused.

B. Repair or replace portions of existing work that has been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.10 INSPECTION OF WORK

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A. Technical surveillance of workmanship and inspection of materials for work being performed for this project shall be the responsibility of the Director of Public Works.

B. This provision in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the government to changes in the terms of the contract. (FAR Clause 52.246-12)

1.11 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals as required by the base contract specification and the task order specifications in accordance with base specification section 01 33 00.

Provide a submittal register for review and approval. The submittal register, TOC 21-007 SUBMITTAL REGISTER (Excel Spreadsheet used in lieu of ENG Form 4288-R) is attached. The submittals listed on the submittal register may not be all inclusive and any submittal required in the specifications but not shown on this list is still a requirement of this task order. Provide submittal information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Government approval of submittals does not relieve the Contractor from providing all work in compliance with the contract.

C. As-Built Drawings: All sheets in the As-Built drawing set shall be dated and marked “As-Built”. As-Built drawings shall reflect the actual as-built construction. The one hard copy and two electronic copies of the As-Built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The electronic copies shall be in PDF format and a format editable by Microstation V8i. The As- Builts are required for all specification sections whether or not specifically indicated in each individual section. The drawings shall be in accordance with AEC CAD Standard.

1.12 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

A. Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, and space for storage of materials.

B. Coordination and notification of commencement of work shall be given to the appropriate facility occupants a minimum of two weeks prior to beginning work in the affected areas with approval through the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contractor shall provide signs, barriers, and barricades to provide a safe work area and protect facility occupant entry and egress.

1.13 ACCESS TO FORT SILL

A. Contractor Access to Fort Sill: Effective 30 January 2015, personnel requiring access to the installation shall possess a Common Access Card (CAC), Long Term Unescorted Access Pass or Military ID, or Individual temporary pass issued by the Fort Sill Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) pursuant to Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for Common Access Card Credentialing and Installation Access for Un-cleared Contractors.

Fort Sill will initiate a system which provides three forms of access documentation based upon the duration of required access and DOD Network requirements. The three forms are as follows: (1) Common Access Card (CAC); (2) Long Term Unescorted Access Pass or Military ID; or an (3) Individual Temporary Pass. The Contractor shall provide the COR the required documentation for each prime or sub-contract employee who requires a CAC or Long-Term Unescorted Access Pass as described below within 10 calendar days of contract award. The COR will initiate and coordinate the process for obtaining Contractor CACs or Long-Term Unescorted Passes (for contract employees not possessing a current CAC or military ID) with the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES). Failure to receive a CAC may result in the contractor personnel being denied admission to the installation. Failure to receive a Long-Term Unescorted Access Pass or Individual Temporary Pass will result in the contractor personnel being denied admission to the installation.

1. Long Term, Unescorted Access Pass: This pass is required for

Contractors, Sub-contractors and Vendors requiring physical access to the installation on a recurring basis (greater than 24 hours) and who do not require access to a DOD computer network. The expiration date of the access will be the end of the contract period of performance or 365 day whichever comes first. Sub-contractors shall be bound by this same requirement. Prime Contractors are responsible for obtaining timely sub-contractor documents necessary to secure required access documents.

Contractors and their employees shall pass a NCIC Interstate Identification Index check in order to secure this pass.

a. Military ID: Military ID cards for retirees, reservists and dependents are acceptable for unescorted access onto Fort Sill.

b. In order to avoid delays in gaining access to the installation, contractors are encouraged to contact their Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to begin the process of securing long term passes as soon as possible.

2. Individual Temporary Pass: All contractors and sub-contractors who do not possess a CAC, a valid Military ID, or a current long term unescorted pass shall report to the Visitors Control Center located near Sheridan gate to obtain an Individual temporary pass. A temporary pass will ONLY be issued to persons who produce a valid current federal or state issued ID with a picture and passes a NCIC Interstate Identification Index check and local exclusion roster. Acceptable forms of ID are:

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a. Valid current REAL ID Act Compliant State issued Photo ID that is for driving or for identification.

b. Valid current Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)

c. Valid current Employment Authorization Document (Card) that contains a photograph (Form I-766)

d. Passport (Foreign Passports must show point of entry stamp).

3. The contractor shall return issued CACs and Passes to the designated COR at the end of the contract period of performance or the end of the individual employee’s tenure, whichever comes first. The contractor shall also coordinate with the COR for new or replacement CACs or Long-Term Unescorted Passes as required.

4. For additional information, see:

a. https://sill-www.army.mil/vcc/

b. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors located at https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12#1

c. Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, the Army Physical Security Program located at Army Publishing Directorate – Army Regulations

1.14 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Normal duty hours for work shall be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Access to the site shall be coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Requests for additional work periods shall require written approval from the Contracting Officer 7 days in advance of the proposed work period. Weekend work requests may be approved on a case-by-case basis on the Wednesday prior to the desired weekend.

1.15 DEFINITIONS

A. Whenever the specifications require approval or selection of any item, it shall be construed to mean approval or selection by the Contracting Officer in writing.

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B. Whenever the specifications require submittal of reports or certifications, it shall be construed to mean submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing.

C. Approvals made by the Contracting Officer prior to final project inspection and acceptance do not relieve the Contractor from his obligation to perform the work in accordance with the specifications and drawings. These approvals do not prohibit the Government from subsequently asserting any other contract rights under this contract.

1.16 SAFETY

A. Requirements of EM 385-1-1 shall be strictly enforced and adhered to at all times at the job sites.

B. The contractor shall adhere to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as applicable to all work activities.

C. Each contractor shall have a properly trained Safety Officer (OSHA 30-hour Construction) that is responsible for the overall safety program for the company. The Safety Officer shall be familiar with the requirements of EM385- 1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The Safety Officer shall make regular (minimum of 1 per week) safety inspections of each project site.

D. When working within six feet of any railroad track, the contractor shall ensure that all workers are trained in Blue Flag Protection in accordance with CFR49, part 218, the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), 5.13 and TM 4-14.21 Rail Safety; and are qualified on Roadway Worker Protection in accordance with CFR49, part 214. (Delete if not needed)

1.17 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Contract Progress Schedule in the form of a Gantt chart that clearly shows the critical path for construction progress. See section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for a detailed description of the Progress Schedule. The Progress Schedule shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

1. Projected dates of the start and completion of work.

2. Projected start and completion dates of each major phase of construction.

3. Major submittals and submittal processing time.

4. Major equipment lead time.

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B. Changes to the Progress Schedule shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer, in writing, two weeks prior to the scheduled start of the affected work on the job sites, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.18 UTILITIES

A. All reasonable amounts of water, electricity, and gas required for the performance of the work under this contract will be made available to the Contractor by the Government from existing distribution systems at no cost to the Contractor.

B. Connection and disconnection shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

C. Connection and disconnection shall be made in a manner approved by the Government.

D. Abuse of this policy may result in disconnection from utilities.

E. Contractor shall submit an energy and water conservation plan.

1. The plan shall outline all expected activities that will consume water, electricity, and natural gas along with estimates of consumption.

2. Plan shall outline a plan to install any and all necessary meters (i.e., job trailers or buildings unoccupied with exception of the contractor). It shall include a detailed map showing the location of the meters. Contractor shall install all meters for temporary utility hookups.

3. All meters shall comply with all local codes and regulations and will include any additional equipment necessary such as backflow preventers.

Contractor shall remove all temporary meters and equipment when project is completed.

4. Plan shall describe effort to comply with reporting standards stated herein and, on the website, https://sill-www.army.mil/USAG/dpw/BMB.html#tab-2.

5. Plan must demonstrate efforts to conserve electricity, natural gas and water in compliance with Ft. Sill policies and best management practices on conservation of electricity, natural gas, and water.

6. If there is a change in the project that will or may change the utility connection requirements, the Contractor shall submit a revised compliance plan to the Contracting Officer.

7. Contractor shall sign and return to the Contracting Officer a Memorandum of Understanding for Sale of Utility Services (DA2100-R) before utilities will be turned on.

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8. Contractor shall report meter readings to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative on the 15th of each month or immediately upon disconnection of utilities.

9. Meter readings shall be reported from the beginning of the construction to the completion of construction. This requirement includes recording meter readings from water points on post. The meter reading reports shall include project name and contract number.

1.19 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. No salvage is required.

1.20 CLEAN UP

A. The job site shall be cleaned up on a daily basis.

B. All trash and debris, except metal, generated from the construction operation shall be delivered to the Fort Sill sanitary landfill or rubble pit as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. All metal shall be disposed off Government property.

D. No material shall be burned at the project site. (FAR Clause 52.236-12)

1.21 CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

A. The Contractor's employees shall not be permitted to carry firearms or other lethal weapons while on Fort Sill in accordance with Fort Sill Regulation 190-1.

Knives or other bladed instruments or tools are authorized for use only for the utilitarian purpose for which it was designed.

B. The contractor and the contractor’s employees shall adhere to the United States Army’s sexual harassment and rape prevention (SHARP) policies and regulations in addition to state and federal laws.

1. Army’s Policy on sexual harassment

a. Sexual harassment is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

b. Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness.

c. Army leadership at all levels will be committed to creating an environment conducive to maximum productivity and respect for human dignity.

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d. The success of the mission can be achieved only in an environment free of sexual harassment for all personnel.

e. The Army’s SHARP policies apply without regard to a person’s rank, age, gender, and are sexual orientation neutral. A person’s sexual orientation is a personal and private matter.

2. Army Policy on Sexual Assault

a. Sexual assault is a criminal offense.

b. It degrades mission readiness.

c. Soldiers and civilians who are aware of a sexual assault incident should report it immediately (within 24 hours).

d. Sexual assault is incompatible with Army Values and is punishable under the UCMJ and other federal and local civilian laws.

e. The Army’s SHARP policies apply without regard to a person’s rank, age, gender and sexual orientation neutral. A person’s sexual orientation is a personal and private matter.

f. All victims of sexual assault will be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

3. SHARP Contact information

a. 911

b. Department of Defense Safe Helpline (https://www.safehelpline.org/)

Helpline: 1-877-995-5247

c. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) https://www.rainn.org/ National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-

HOPE (4673)

d. Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (https://www.ocadvsa.org/) Oklahoma Safe line: 1-800-522-7233

e. Sexual assault victim advocate and counseling available FREE of charge. https://www.mariedetty.com/ Hotline: (580) 357-2500 Office:

(580) 357-6141

4. References

a. 29 CFR Part 1614

b. AR 600-20

c. AR 690-600

d. Title 42 United States Code Chapter 21 Subchapter VI

1.22 WORK FORCE

A. The contractor shall not hire persons not legally residing in the United States.

The contractor shall not subcontract work to companies that hire persons not legally residing in the United States.

B. The contractor shall adhere to the recommendations outlined in the attached memo titled “DoD Guidance for Protecting Personnel in Workplaces during COVID-19”. Coordinate with COR for guidance and notifications.

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1.23 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

A. Each side of Contractor-owned vehicles shall bear the Contractor's name in 2-inch letters.

B. Each Contractor employee shall possess an identification card to include employee's name, name of Contractor, current photo, and card serial number.

Additionally, each Contractor employee shall display on his/her person a badge or nametag which shall include the name of the employee and the Contractor's name.

C. The Contractor shall collect Contractor-furnished identification badges upon termination of employee.

1.24 APACHE GATE DELIVERY INFORMATION

A. All delivery trucks, transportation trucks, vehicles pulling trailers, every type of cargo or construction vehicle must enter through Apache Gate. Location of Apache Gate: Take the Medicine Park exit 45 off Interstate 44, proceed west on highway 49 (approximately 1/2 mile). Entrance to Apache Gate is on the left (south).

1.25 ANTITERRORISM (AT)

A. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must 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 this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

B. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct

Attachment 8 SEED Project information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

C. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf

D. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 14 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 35 calendar days after contract award. This training may be accomplished by viewing the video at the following website:

https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors.aspx (Click on iWatch video).

1.26 OPERATIONS SECURITY

A. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Ref 29 CFR 1926.1101 (a)

1.1.1 General

This section includes the handling of 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.

1.1.2 Regulations and Laws

All work shall be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1001 and 1926.1101; 40 CFR 61 Subpart A

- General Provisions; 40 CFR Part 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Asbestos NESHAP Revision, final Rule, Tuesday, 20 November 1990; TB MED 513, Occupational and Environmental Health Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Asbestos Exposure, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, DC, 15 November 1986; USAFACFS, Regulation 385-2, Safety Asbestos Regulation; Oklahoma Statutes, Title 40, Sections 451 through 457; and the requirements contained herein. The Contractor shall also comply with all other laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of federal, state, regional, and local authorities regarding handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of asbestos waste materials.

1.1.3 Licensing

The Contractor shall be licensed by the State of Oklahoma to perform asbestos removal prior to commencing the work.

1.1.4 Conflict of Regulations

When federal, state, or local requirements are in conflict, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.1.5 Specified Requirements

The requirements specified herein are only supplemental to the references above.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) PUBLICATIONS

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29 CFR 1910.1001 Occupational Health and Safety Asbestos Regulations

(OSHA)

29 CFR 1926 C General Safety and Health Provisions

29 CFR 1926.32 (f) Competent Person

29 CFR 1926.58 Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophylite, and Actinolite

40 CFR 61 General Provision, Subpart A, July 1, 1990;

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision; Final Rule, Tuesday, November 20, 1990

40 CFR 241 Guidelines for the Land Disposal of Solid Wastes

40 CFR 257 Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Practices

49 CFR 100-177 Transportation

OKLAHOMA STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

Title 40, 451-457 Oklahoma Control of Emission State of Hazardous and

Contaminants, Toxic Air Regulation 3.8

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) PUBLICATIONS

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

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) PUBLICATIONS

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

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)

PUBLICATIONS

NIOSH P&CAM 2nd Edition, Vol. 1. Manual of Analytical Methods, Physical and Chemical Analysis Method: Method 239 – Asbestos Fibers in Air; Method 7400 - Fibers (N1, 3rd Edition, Vol. 1)

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Air Sampling Professional

The professional contracted or employed by the Contractor to supervise air sampling, monitoring, and analysis schemes. This individual is also responsible for recognition of technical deficiencies in worker protection equipment and procedures during both planning

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1.3.2 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)

Material composed of asbestos of any type and in an amount greater than 1 percent by weight, either alone or mixed with other fibrous or nonfibrous materials.

1.3.3 Asbestos Control Area (Regulated Area)

Designated rooms, spaces, or areas of the project in which asbestos abatement actions are to be undertaken or which may become contaminated as a result of such abatement actions.

1.3.3.1 Contained Work Area

A regulated work area which has been sealed and equipped with a decontamination enclosure system.

1.3.3.2 Non-Contained Work Area

A regulated work area that has not been sealed or equipped with a decontamination enclosure system.

1.3.4 Area Monitoring

Sampling of air inside and outside the asbestos control area to determine the airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers.

1.3.5 Competent Person

The competent person is one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos, tremolite, anthophylite, or actinolite hazards in the work place and who has the authority to take measures to eliminate them as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (a). The duties of the competent person include at least the following: Establishing the negative-pressure enclosure, ensuring its integrity, and controlling entry to and exit from the enclosure; supervising area and employee exposure monitoring; ensuring that all employees working within such an enclosure wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, are trained in the use of appropriate methods of exposure control, and use the required hygiene facilities and decontamination procedures specified; ensuring that engineering controls in use are in proper operating condition and are functioning properly.

1.3.6 On-Site Supervisor

A competent person as defined in 29 CFR 1926.32 (f) and who shall be capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the work place and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take measures to eliminate them as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32 (f). The designated individual shall have experience in asbestos removal and shall have been to an EPA accredited school or seminar on asbestos removal, such as "Supervision of Asbestos Contracts" by the Georgia Institute of Technology or an equally qualified course as recognized by the EPA and acceptable to the Contracting Officer. In

Attachment 8 SEED Project addition, he/she shall have completed the State of Oklahoma, Department of Labor (DOL) Asbestos Removal Training Requirements.

1.3.7 Confirmation Asbestos Fiber Count

A procedure for counting asbestos fibers. All confirmation asbestos fiber counts shall be accomplished by the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) method.

1.3.8 Encapsulate

The process whereby an encapsulant is applied to ACM to control the release of asbestos fibers into the air.

1.3.9 Encapsulant

A liquid material which can be applied to ACM which controls the possible release of asbestos fibers from the material either by creating a membrane over the surface (bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and binding its components together (penetrating encapsulant).

1.3.10 Friable Asbestos Material

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

1.3.11 Non-Friable Asbestos Material

ACM that cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

1.3.12 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)

The asbestos fiber airborne concentration as stated in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (c). (1) “0.1” fibers per cubic centimeter as a time-weighted average (TWA) or (2) “1.0” fiber per cubic centimeter based on a limited excursion.

1.3.13 Waste Shipment Record (WSR)

A shipping document required to be originated and signed by the waste generator, used to track and substantiate the disposition of asbestos-containing waste material.

1.3.14 Labels

Required on all containers of asbestos-containing waste materials from manufacturing, fabricating, demolition, and renovation activities. The labels indicate the name of the waste generator and the location where the waste was generated. Labels will he done in such a manner that they will not separate from the container and marking will not smear/separate.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer:

1.4.1 Manufacturer's Data

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a. Local exhaust equipment

b. Vacuum equipment

c. Respirator

d. Pressure differential monitor

e. Siding removal equipment (when required)

1.4.2 Manufacturer's Certificates of Compliance

Submit manufacturer's certificates of compliance that filters to be used for HEPA filter equipment are 99.97 percent efficient for retaining fibers of 0.3 micron or larger, and the NIOSH/MSHA approval number for the following items certifying that equipment conforms to the specification requirements:

a. Local exhaust and vacuum filters

b. Respirator filters

c. Respirators

1.4.3 Encapsulants, Solvents, and Wetting Agents

Submit manufacturer's literature for the types to be used. Include material safety data sheets.

Lock down encapsulants shall be tinted for easy verification of coverage. Clear encapsulants will only be allowed when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, use of a tint will be visually objectionable. Before using a clear encapsulant, the Contractor shall establish procedures acceptable to the Contracting Officer for verifying proper encapsulant coverage.

1.4.4 Asbestos Plan

Submit the asbestos plan to the Contracting officer in writing. This plan must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of any asbestos work. The plan shall detail the work practices as it applies to project notifications, mobilization, establishment of the asbestos control area(s) i.e., barrier tape/signs, criticals, polysheeting, decontamination with shower, load out, labeling, manometer, etc., asbestos removal methods, worker exposure monitoring, area, sampling inside and outside the work area, type respirator used and pressure demand supplied air - Grade “D" when applicable, asbestos disposal, transport vehicle, and final clean-up operations.

1.4.5 Testing Laboratory

Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the testing laboratory selected to perform the monitoring, testing, and reporting of airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers and provide certification that they have been judged proficient by successful participation, within the last year, in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program, or that they are certified by the American Industrial Hygiene

Attachment 8 SEED Project association Lab Accreditation Program. Also, provide current certification that persons counting the samples have been judged proficient.

1.4.5 Air Sampling Professional

Submit name, address, telephone, number, certification number with date, and record of prior experience in asbestos removal activities.

1.4.6 On-Site Air Monitoring Individual

Submit the name, address, telephone number, and certification that this person has successfully completed the NIOSH 582 Course (Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust) or NIOSH 582 equivalent course.

1.4.8 Monitoring Results

Submit one set each of exposure monitoring results and associated documentation to the Contracting Officer within three working days. The documents shall be signed by the testing laboratory employee performing air monitoring, the employee that tested the sample, and the Air Sampling Professional. Fiber counting shall be complete and results reviewed by the Air Sampling Professional within 16 hours. The Air Sampling Professional shall notify the Contractor and the Contracting Officer immediately of any exposures to fibers in excess of the acceptable limits.

1.4.9 Employee Training

The Contractor shall submit proof satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that all employees have had instructions on the hazards of asbestos exposure, on use and fitting of respirators, on protective dress, and on all aspects of work procedures and protective measures.

1.4.10 Medical Examinations

Submit verification that all employees have received the specified medical examination prior to start of work. Exams must include, but are not limited to, a chest x-ray and a pulmonary function test (PFT).

1.4.11 Respirator Program

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting officer a written respirator program meeting the specified requirements.

1.4.12 Permits

The Contractor shall obtain, bear the expense of and submit all necessary permits in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling, and disposition.

1.4.13 NESHAP Notifications

The Government will obtain and submit notifications in conjunction with asbestos removal for owner notification. Contractor will provide to the Construction Branch a completed and signed NESHAP Notification (Attachment 3) so the Government can complete the NESHAP notification. The Government will send in notifications to regulatory agencies. When the

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Contracting Officer approves the submittals and information needed to complete the NESHAP Notification is completed to their satisfaction, a start date (at least 15 working days) can be applied to the notice. Any deviation from the 15 days shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer and any regulatory questions will be done by the Government. The Government will send written notification to the EPA National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The Government will fill out a completed copy of the Notification of Demolition and Renovation (NESHAP), Attachment 3.

1.4.14 Notification of Demolition and Renovation

The Government will fill out a completed copy of the Notification of Demolition and Renovation (NESHAP), attachment 3.

1.4.15 Work Verification Form

Provide signed copies of the Work Verification Form, Attachment 4, to the Contracting Officer and to the Directorate of Environmental Quality, Fort Sill, before beginning and abatement operations.

1.4.16 Asbestos Abatement Project Checklist

Provide two copies of the Asbestos Abatement Project Checklist, Attachment 2, to the Contracting officer and the Directorate of Environmental Quality, Fort Sill. Update the checklist as abatement work proceeds.

1.4.17 Qualifications of Contractor

Submit proof that the Contractor is currently a State of Oklahoma licensed asbestos abatement Contractor, and proof that each worker has current certification and is licensed to do abatement work in the state of Oklahoma. The Contractor shall not allow licenses and certifications to expire during this contract. Workers shall have completed the State of Oklahoma, Department of Labor asbestos removal training requirements. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable, qualified and trained in the removal, treatment, handling, and disposal of ACMs and the subsequent cleaning of the affected environment, and shall comply with federal and state regulations and local requirements which mandate work practices, and shall be capable of performing the required work.

1.4.18 On-Site Supervisor

Submit the name, address, telephone number, and current State of Oklahoma, Department of Labor asbestos removal training certification.

1.4.19 Insurance

Submit proof, satisfactory to the Contracting officer, that the Contractor has purchased occurrence type insurance that will protect the Contractor from claims made that may arise out of or result from his asbestos abatement activities under this contract, whether those activities are performed by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts they may be liable. The amount of insurance shall be a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence or as required by the State of Oklahoma, whichever is greater. The Contractor shall provide written certification from the insurance

Attachment 8 SEED Project company, to be verified by the Contracting Officer, acknowledging and agreeing that coverage under that policy shall specifically include all operations of asbestos abatement required in performance of the work. This insurance is in addition to any other insurance that is required by other provisions of this contract.

1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.5.1 Exposure Monitoring

Ref 29 CFR 1926.1101(a); Appendix A to 1926.1101; Title 40, Section 451 through 457; and

EPA 560/5-85-24-1985.

1.5.1.1 Air Sampling and Monitoring

Air sampling and analytical procedures for personnel and area sampling shall be performed using NIOSH Method 7400. Fiber counts shall be reported to 0.01 digit on the Air Sampling record form.

1.5.1.2 Confirmation Asbestos Fiber Count

If at any time the results of the air samples taken outside the asbestos control area rise above the ambient concentrations outside of the building, a confirmation asbestos fiber count shall be taken. If the confirmation count still exceeds the ambient concentration outside the building, the work shall stop immediately and clean down procedures for the contaminated areas shall be performed.

1.5.1.3 Air Samples

Air samples shall be provided as follows:

a. A minimum-of, but not limited to, one area sample in the vicinity of each abatement crew.

b. A minimum of, but not limited to, one air sample from each independent exit area, collected directly outside and adjacent to the work area.

c. A minimum of, but not limited to, one air sample in the clean room area provided for asbestos abatement workers.

d. The exhaust stream of all negative air/local exhaust equipment. Sampling shall be done during work/duty hours until the abatement area is approved by the Contracting Officer for re-occupancy.

e. A minimum of, but not limited to, one additional air sample, the location to be determined by the Contracting officer.

f. Recordings of pressure differential between the contained and non-contained work area shall be taken 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, throughout the entire project. Daily recordings shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours after the end of each workday. Recordings made on weekends and holidays shall be provided the following workday. The industrial hygienist shall notify the Contractor and the Contracting

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Officer immediately, weekends or holidays notwithstanding, of any variance in the pressure differential which could cause exposure of adjacent unsealed areas to asbestos fiber concentrations in excess of the action level.

1.5.1.4 Air Monitoring (Personal)

Periodic monitoring for employee exposure shall be such that at least 50 percent of the employees involved in asbestos removal and cleanup will be sampled. However, no less than two employees shall be sampled per work shift in each work area.

1.6 REOCCUPANCY AIR SAMPLING

1.6.1 Aggressive Sampling

The area shall be dry and an aggressive sampling method shall be employed. Procedures for aggressive sampling shall be as described in EPA 560/5-85-024 and Title 40, Sections 451 through 457, Oklahoma statutes, as amended. Re-occupancy approval will be given when air concentrations are less than 0.005 fibers/cc. The results of the sampling shall be certified by the Air Sampling Professional.

1.6.1.1 Certification

Sampling and certification shall be provided for all areas whether scheduled for demolition or not.

1.6.2 Documentation

Documentation of Air Sampling and Analysis shall include as a minimum:

a. Client.

b. Project name and/or number.

c. Sampled by.

d. Calibration by.

e. Pre-calibration reading and post-calibration reading.

f. Date collected and analyzed.

g. Microscope.

h. Microscope field area.

i. Filter area.

j. Laboratory name, address, and certification.

k. Analyst's name.

l. Sample location or employee name.

M. Sample identification number.

n. Sample time (start and stop).

0. Sample flow rate.

p. Total run minutes.

q. Total volume of air.

r. Fields counted.

s. Fibers counted.

t. Blank filter analysis.

u. Pump number.

v. Fiber concentration (fibers/cc).

w. T.W.A.

X. Detection "limit".

y. Personal protection equipment.

z. Comments.

1.7 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Respirators shall be cleaned before and after use and the filters shall be disposed of at least daily. All personnel required to use a respirator shall be trained, fit-tested, and given a medical examination to assure capability to function normally with a respirator. Ref 29 CFR

1926.1101 (h).

1.8 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

1.8.1 General

Protective gloves shall be disposable plastic or rubber. Cloth gloves may be worn inside the protective gloves for comfort, but shall not be used alone. Tape shall be used to secure sleeves at the wrists and to secure foot coverings at the ankles. Furnish the Contracting Officer and Government inspectors with personal protective clothing (including respirators) for entry into and inspection of the asbestos control area.

1.8.2 Work Clothing

Cloth work clothes shall be provided and shall be worn under the protective coveralls and foot coverings.

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1.8.3 Eye Protection

Goggles shall be worn by personnel engaged in asbestos operations when the use of a full-face respirator is not required.

1.9 COMMUNICATION OF HAZARDS TO EMPLOYEES

Ref 29 CFR 1926.1101(k). The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements for the communication of hazards to employees in the referenced standard are met.

1.9.1 PROTECTION OF EXISTING WORK TO REMAIN

Perform all work without damage or contamination of adjacent work to remain. Where such work is damaged or contaminated, restore work to the original uncontaminated condition at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10 SECURITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the work area and equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish adequate security measures to ensure that unauthorized persons do not enter the contaminated area.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WORK METHODS AND PRACTICE (Excluding Cement-Asbestos Siding Removal)

3.1.1 Major Asbestos Removal Operations

Ref 29 CFR 1926.1101(e)/(g). The work practices and engineering controls shall conform to the requirements contained herein and as set forth in Appendix F to 1926.1101. All recommended requirements in Appendix F shall be mandatory. Local exhaust systems shall be installed and operated in accordance with ANSI Z9.2. Provide manually recorded manometer readings of the pressure differential between the contained work area and adjacent unsealed areas at the beginning of each workday and every two working hours.

Calibrate the manometer daily as recommended by the manufacturer.